Drug price group slashes suggested price of Pfizer COVID treatment by 80%: An influential drug pricing research group has cut its suggested price range for ...
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Africa: World Malaria Day 2024 - 'Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World'
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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
WHO prequalifies new oral vaccine for cholera; Here’s what you need to know: Euvichol-S is a simplified formulation of the oral cholera vaccine (OCV) ...
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WHO: Hepatitis is second-leading infectious cause of death worldwide: Deaths from the disease are on the rise, the report notes, making viral hepatitis the ...
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Extreme temperatures are tied to more than half a million stroke deaths a year. With climate change, expect more
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Doctor says adding one thing to breakfast can cut risk of cancer: Fish could help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and bowel cancer ...
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PH among countries with high cases of viral hepatitis: MANILA — The World Health Organization (WHO) is alarmed over the number of lives lost due to viral ...
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WHO calls for universal health coverage to tame Africa’s disease burdenRead more: www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/07/who-calls-for-universal-health-coverage-to-tame-africas-disease-burden/
Prurigo nodularis rarely occurs alone: Often in consultation hours and often no adequate therapy. Patients with prurigo nodularis were probably undertreated in ...
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Does India need a typhoid vaccine?: The country accounts for nearly half the global disease burden and doctors have reported increasing antibiotic resistance ...
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Mental illness is costing the United Kingdom £300 billion every year. A report concluded that the cost of mental illness in 2022 is equal to almost ... Show more
Uptick in cancer cases among younger generations perplexes scientists: The psychological impact of the diagnosis is higher among young adults like Catherine ...
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
COPD: Measures against fine dust pollution indoors reduce the burden of disease: Mannheim - Certain measures can be taken to reduce the effects of particulate ...
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2pct increase in TB deaths last year - health minister: 'TB continues to pose a major disease burden in Malaysia.'
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Quick Glance: Crucial Investments for Global Eradication of TB
- Experts emphasize the need for increased investment in tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment to ensure the global eradication of the disease.
- Implementing TB screening and preventive treatment can significantly reduce TB incidence and mortality.
- Experts highlight that early detection of TB through screening and preventive treatment improves chances of cure and curbs the spread of the disease.
World TB day: How newer oral drugs helped Mumbai fashion designer recover with fewer side effects
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Quick Glance: Tuberculosis: Significance, Treatment, and Prevention
- In 2022, 1.3 million people worldwide died from tuberculosis, including 167,000 people with HIV. This infectious disease ranks as the second most deadly illness after COVID-19.
- Tuberculosis is a prevalent disease that affects all age groups and countries. With an estimated 10.6 million cases globally in 2022, it is both preventable and curable.
- The administration of the BCG vaccine in certain countries aims to reduce the spread of tuberculosis. Symptoms such as persistent cough, chest pain, weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats are characteristic of the disease.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of rapid tests for diagnosing tuberculosis and treatment with antibiotics. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis remains a challenge for public health and health security.
Typhoid fever surveillance study in sub-Saharan Africa shows need for typhoid conjugate vaccines in endemic countries
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Wegovy Approved By FDA to Reduce Heart Attack Risk: The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug.
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Fact sheet about malaria: Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female ...
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KZV Rhineland-Palatinate complains about a sharp decline in new treatment cases: Data from the KZV Rhineland-Palatinate show a drop in new treatment cases in ...
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Africa: DR Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia Join Global Push to Stop Most Preventable Cancer
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Globally, an estimated 263-446 million people live with a rare disease.
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FE Healthcare Summit 2024: Pharma leaders discuss how the industry can set global benchmarks on quality, efficacy and access
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Globally, an estimated 263-446 million people live with a rare disease.
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'Striking inequities' as global cancer burden grows, and other health stories you need to know this week
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'Striking inequities' as global cancer burden grows, and other health stories you need to know this week
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There’s a correlation between gaming and hearing loss.
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Braunschweig researcher becomes a member of the new Stiko: Epidemiologist at the HZI
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