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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-67577223
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/un-approves-updated-cholera-vaccine-that-could-help-fight-surge-in-cases
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO: The current bird flu outbreak began in 2020 and has led to the deaths of tens of millions of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493463/human-cases-of-bird-flu-an-enormous-concern-who
Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone’s thrilled: The broad enthusiasm for generative AI is reflected in the investments in GenAI efforts ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/generative-ai-is-coming-for-healthcare-and-not-everyones-thrilled/
WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
cnn.com/2024/04/19/health/bird-flu-who/
Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
reuters.com/world/india/indian-food-regulator-begins-enquiry-into-nestle-over-alleged-sugar-use-baby-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Nestlé adding sugar and honey in baby food sold in low-income countries: Report : Nestlé, which is the world's largest baby food company, is accused of ...
wionews.com/world/nestle-adding-sugar-and-honey-in-baby-food-sold-in-low-income-countries-report-712340
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10 around them will catch it if not vaccinated.
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Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound could treat sleep apnea: An FDA green light could mean broader insurance coverage and a new treatment for a condition ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/eli-lilly-sleep-apnea-zepbound-weight-loss
"Satanic" WHO: Anti-vaccination campaigner Bhakdi goes on a rant at FPÖ event: Party leader Kickl also opposed internationally concerted pandemic prevention with ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215707/satanische-who-impfgegner-bhakdi-zog-bei-fpoe-veranstaltung-vom-leder
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022 the region was home to 95% of malaria deaths - with children under five accounting for about 80% of ... Show more
Psychiatrists urge the government to address critical mental health workforce shortage
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/psychiatrists-ask-government-for-more-support-workforce-shortage/103733902
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?: Sugar is a class of naturally occurring sweet-tasting molecules found in fruits, vegetables ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493189/what-is-sugar-and-what-would-happen-if-i-stopped-eating-it
Stopping the scale before it tips over: Preventative care in curbing obesity: The 21st Century has been characterized as a century of significant lifestyle ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001493053/stopping-the-scale-before-it-tips-over-preventative-care-in-curbing-obesity
Understanding obstetric violence and why it is a global concern: OBV is systematically inflicted upon women and girls with a callous disregard for the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493180/understanding-obstetric-violence-and-why-it-is-a-global-concern
China’s drugmakers can’t sell mRNA shots but haven’t quit yet | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15235088
Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Know common myths about oral cancer: Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Still, there are many myths about ...
healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/oral-cancer-myths-and-facts/
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
Cholera Vaccine: An Easier-to-Make Version Approved by WHO Amid Shortage: An oral vaccine for cholera that is more simple to make than existing versions has been ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/easier-to-make-cholera-vaccine-approved-by-who-amid-shortage
Agreement on new terminology for respiratory pathogens: Geneva - After serious confusion at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization ...
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Vaccination helps prevent diseases, health expert says: A health expert highlighted how immunization is "one of the most successful public health interventions ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/vaccination-helps-prevent-diseases-health-expert-says-2017
What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-outbreak-of-dengue-fever
Despite vaccination gains, significant number of children remain unprotected in Americas
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/despite-vaccination-gains-significant-number-children-remain-unprotected-americas/
With several imported measles cases reported in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned that other past diseases like pneumococcus ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/news/paho-warns-old-diseases-can-surge-again-if-vaccination-declines-6.2.1980181.f5c85fc278
Cholera resurges in Yemen as Houthis warn of ‘dangerous levels’ of famine: The nine-year civil war in Yemen has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/cholera-resurges-yemen-houthis-warn-dangerous-levels-famine
Political Will Needed For Universal Healthcare| Countercurrents: With the elections process already on, health is serious issue to be taken up by the political ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/political-will-needed-for-universal-healthcare/
World Bank sets goal of expanding healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030: The World Bank estimates about 2 billion people around the world face severe ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-world-bank-sets-goal-of-expanding-healthcare-to-15-billion-people-by/
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It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes: Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/it-s-taken-scientists-two-years-to-rename-airborne-viruses-after-covid-mistakes
Paid articlePaid UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-appeals-for-2-8-billion-in-aid-to-help-millions-of-palestinians-at-risk-of-famine
Africa: New Nets Prevent 13 Million Malaria Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Compared to standard nets, the introduction of 56 million state-of-the-art mosquito nets ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180016.html
Africa: Hearing Aid Apps Offer Hope to Millions in Africa with Hearing Loss: Analysis - In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau's world of silence is about to ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180006.html
More data, awareness of testicular cancer needed: PETALING JAYA: Affecting one in 250 males in their lifetime, testicular cancer is one of the many forms of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/18/more-data-awareness-of-testicular-cancer-needed
Pandemic agreement: WHO is not a dictatorship: In connection with the World Health Organization's (WHO) discussions about a pandemic agreement ...
nzz.ch/meinung/kopie-von-die-who-will-kein-pandemiediktat-ld.1825059
World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
apnews.com/article/sudan-war-paramilitary-military-hunger-starvation-57b3226207b9c9121a6b3137f6a0ad04
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-becomes-first-country-roll-out-new-meningitis-vaccine-who-says-2024-04-13/
Autism Awareness Month: This is why girls and women get diagnosed later in life if at all
iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/mind/autism-awareness-month-this-is-why-girls-and-women-get-diagnosed-later-in-life-if-at-all-16cdc0fd-383b-4ad6-b141-513cd10b9a11
Venomous Snakes Are Spreading because of Climate Change: Deadly bites could surge as venomous snakes migrate into unprepared countries as the climate changes
scientificamerican.com/article/venomous-snakes-are-spreading-because-of-climate-change/
Halle-Wittenberg and WHO want to work closely together on cancer research: Halle-Wittenberg - The Medical Faculty of the Martin Luther University ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150701/Halle-Wittenberg-und-WHO-wollen-bei-Krebsforschung-eng-zusammenarbeiten
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-outbreak-of-dengue-fever
WHO pandemic contract: pharmaceutical lobbyist Thomas Cueni sees black: The outgoing head of the World Pharmaceutical Association and long-time director of ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/who-pandemievertrag-pharmalobbyist-thomas-cueni-sieht-schwarz-ld.1824595
Long COVID: Sporting activities proven to be safe in study: Stockholm - Contrary to WHO recommendations, patients with Long COVID are able to exercise without ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150460/Long-COVID-Sportliche-Aktivitaeten-erwiesen-sich-in-Studie-als-sicher
Nigeria launches 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine: Geneva/Lagos - Africa's most populous country Nigeria has become the first country in the world to introduce a 5-in-1 ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150659/Nigeria-fuehrt-5-in-1-Meningitis-Impfstoff-ein
Health Ministry engaging international partners on use of Brachytherapy locally - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/15/health-ministry-engaging-international-partners-on-use-of-brachytherapy-locally/
Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya: HIV testing standards are rigorously regulated by both the Ministry of Health's National ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493195/understanding-hivaids-testing-and-counseling-standards-in-kenya
Is there a tuberculosis vaccine? Yes, but it’s not as good as it could be. It’s time for a new one.
vox.com/future-perfect/24128530/tuberculosis-vaccine-efficacy-solutions-tb-bcg
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-becomes-first-country-roll-out-new-meningitis-vaccine-who-says-2024-04-13/
Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways: H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time ...
wired.com/story/bird-flu-is-spreading-in-new-ways-h5n1-cattle-usa/
What Experts Really Think About Diet Soda: It's linked to Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more—but the health effects aren't clear cut, according to experts.
time.com/6964018/diet-soda-health-effects/
Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor: Pioneering disease investigator and beloved global health mentor Joel Breman died on ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/12/1244254884/obituary-joel-breman-global-health-ebola
The Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent: A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html
Another Person Was Infected With Bird Flu. What’s Going On?: How concerned should I be?
slate.com/technology/2024/04/bird-flu-texas-infection-h5n1-cows-mammals-spread.html
Stopping the scale before it tips over: Preventative care in curbing obesity: The 21st Century has been characterized as a century of significant lifestyle ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001493053/stopping-the-scale-before-it-tips-over-preventative-care-in-curbing-obesity
Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. The vaccine is usually given soon after birth with boosters a few weeks later ... Show more
Vaccines work to prevent rabies. By ensuring access to rabies vaccinations, we can protect not only our communities but also our furry friends! 🐕🐶🐕🦺
How to ensure proposed global treaty on pandemics is just: Recent drafts of a proposed global treaty on pandemics have been widely criticized as “shameful and ...
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Parkinson disease: Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity ...
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Quick Glance: Parkinson Disease
- Parkinson disease (PD) causes issues with movement, mental health, sleep, and other health problems.
- Symptoms of Parkinson disease worsen over time, encompassing both motor and non-motor symptoms.
- The prevalence of Parkinson disease has doubled in the past 25 years, with global estimates of over 8.5 million individuals in 2019.
- Therapies including medicines, surgery, and rehabilitation can alleviate symptoms of Parkinson disease, although there is no cure.
1.3 million people died due to hepatitis; India among top 10 countries with two-thirds of global disease burden
financialexpress.com/healthcare/news-healthcare/1-3-million-people-died-due-to-hepatitis-india-among-top-10-countries-with-two-thirds-of-global-disease-burden/3451352/
Quick Glance: Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment
- Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be acute or chronic. It can lead to fatal outcomes like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- The infection spreads through infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, as well as from mother to child. A safe and effective vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against the virus.
- Transmission commonly occurs from mother to child or through contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from jaundice to abdominal pain and vomiting. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Treatment for hepatitis B includes medications for chronic cases and vaccination for prevention. The World Health Organization advocates for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures to halt the spread of the disease and achieve elimination by 2030.
Understanding obstetric violence and why it is a concern: Several women have suffered obstetric violence (OBV) at the hands of healthcare workers instead of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001492560/understanding-obstetric-violence-and-why-it-is-a-concern
How Israel Weaponizes Water| Countercurrents: By November 2023, it was already clear that the Israeli government had begun to deny Palestinians in Gaza access ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/how-israel-weaponizes-water/
Measles in the US: Vaccines, treatment, and what to do to protect your family: Disease surveillance has so far kept the infection at bay in the US ...
vox.com/even-better/24099783/measles-mmr-united-states-cdc-vaccine
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
New alert to holidaymakers as people catch serious illness overseas: The UK Health Security Agency issued a warning to anyone going abroad on trips - and said ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/health/new-disease-alert-holidaymakers-amid-9220689
Deyalsingh: 31 covid deaths in 5 months - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says there were 179 confirmed covid19 cases between ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/13/deyalsingh-31-covid-deaths-in-5-months/
Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/12/asia-pacific-gets-new-weapon-in-fight-against-drug-resistant-tb.html
Separate probes into 7 baby deaths: CARIRI (Caribbean Industrial Research Institute) and PAHO (Pan American Health Organisation) have been engaged to look into ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/separate-probes-into-7-baby-deaths/article_376186bc-f93a-11ee-b44f-b7b006eae970.html
Deyalsingh: Two investigations into premature babies deaths at hospital - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/13/deyalsingh-two-investigations-into-premature-babies-deaths-at-hospital/
Are smartphones, social media destroying teen mental health? The debate, explained.
vox.com/24127431/smartphones-young-kids-children-parenting-social-media-teen-mental-health
Labour CS Bore tells striking doctors to give dialogue a chance: Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has appealed to healthcare workers on strike to engage in ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493080/labour-cs-bore-tells-striking-doctors-to-give-dialogue-a-chance
Watch #TheUrbanAgenda presented by India Sotheby's International Realty | Urban Healthcare In India: Progress And Challenges
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Africa cannot afford healthcare but can finance health: True health is the asset that stems from investments in education, particularly for girls ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001493008/africa-cannot-afford-healthcare-but-can-finance-health
Securpharm, cannabis and antibiotic resistance: Securpharm is being maintained, cannabis treatments have increased and the EU wants to take stronger action ...
ptaheute.de/aktuelles/2024/04/12/securpharm-cannabis-und-antibiotikaresistenzen
Why are whooping cough cases rising and what are the symptoms?: Whooping cough, or pertussis, is cyclical with a rise in cases every three to five years.
euronews.com/health/2024/04/11/what-are-the-symptoms-of-whooping-cough-and-why-are-cases-rising-across-europe
Can Pets Get Bird Flu? Here’s What To Know: There have been several cases reported globally of domestic cats and dogs becoming infected with bird flu after ...
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/04/11/can-pets-get-bird-flu-heres-what-to-know/
Resurgence of syphilis a ‘failure of healthcare systems’, says leading South African researcher
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-syphilis-resurgence-a-failure-of-healthcare-systems-top-researcher/
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