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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
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Dengue cases surge near 50% in the Americas amid 'emergency situation': Dengue cases have created an
reuters.com/world/americas/dengue-cases-americas-pass-52-million-emergency-situation-2024-04-18/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
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.
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
WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air: The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-pathogen/
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
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
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.
Sydney Church Stabbing Deemed A Terrorist Attack By Australian Authorities: Police officials said the stabbing appeared premeditated and fit the criteria of ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/16/sydney-church-stabbing-deemed-a-terrorist-attack-by-australian-authorities/
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
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/
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10 around them will catch it if not vaccinated.
To protect your child ... Show more
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
Thinking of getting a tattoo? These are the health risks: Tattoos hold diverse cultural significance worldwide, symbolising status, rites of passage or ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/fashion-and-beauty/article/2001493450/thinking-of-getting-a-tattoo-these-are-the-health-risks
Many people eat much more salt than the recommended maximum of one teaspoon a day.
Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death.
It's #WorldChagasDiseaseDay #ChagasDisease has the most disproportionate impact among Latin America's impoverished communities but it is increasingly detected in other parts of the ... Show more
Coral bleaching afflicts 'most of Great Barrier Reef': Some three-quarters of Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering from coral ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443977-great-barrier-reef/
Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu 🤧. ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/14/hepatitis-infections-deaths-rising/
It’s World Chagas Disease Day
About 6–7 million people worldwide are estimated to be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease ... Show more
Quick Glance: Focus on Chagas Disease 2024
- In 2024, the focus is on Chagas disease to raise awareness and advocate for equitable access to healthcare.
- The themes for 2024 revolve around early detection and lifelong care for Chagas disease, aiming to increase public awareness and secure resources for diagnosis and care initiatives.
- Chagas is a prevalent disease in Latin America but is increasingly being identified in other countries and continents.
- Approximately 6-7 million people worldwide are infected with Chagas disease, resulting in 12,000 deaths annually, predominantly affecting impoverished populations.
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
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
🔹 ALWAYS: seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
🔹 REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections ... Show more
The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney has called for the nation's Catholic community to "worship without fear," following the shocking terror attack at ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-church-stabbing-update-terrorism-act-declared-what-happens-next/317b7930-47be-4c49-8ffe-d57c23c30024
Ministry targets 22 million children in mass deworming campaign : Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that up to 53 percent of children under five and 32 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ministry-targets-22-million-children-in-mass-deworming-campaign--4591854
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/
Healthy heart tips: Avoid these foods to keep heart diseases at bay: Did you know heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the world? You can reduce the ...
healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/worst-foods-for-heart/
Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Oral Simplified Vaccine for Cholera: Press Release - A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404190011.html
China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet: China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/chinas-drugmakers-cant-sell-mrna-shots-havent-quit-yet-2024-04-19/
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/
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
Evidence-based actions to reduce alcohol harms are crucial now: The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) calls on the EU to accelerate public ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/opinion/evidence-based-actions-to-reduce-alcohol-harms-are-crucial-now/
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/
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
Spain will include 'work-related mental health' in disease surveillance: Spain's Ministry of Health is to include in its national epidemiological surveillance ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/spain-will-include-work-related-mental-health-in-disease-surveillance/
Albares defiende hoy en la entrada de Palestina en la ONU: Albares defiende hoy en la entrada de Palestina en la ONU
exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacion/NotasPrensa/Paginas/2024_NOTAS_P/20240418_NOTA022.aspx
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
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Plant health governing body meets on further measures to curb pests, diseases - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/18/plant-health-governing-body-meets-on-further-measures-to-curb-pests-diseases/
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
Addressing #ChagasDisease early is key to treating it:
✅ Contact your doctor if you live or have travelled to an area at risk of Chagas & experience symptoms
✅ 2 ... Show more
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
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/
Citizens call for distance education in events of weather extremes: Citizens are calling for distance education to be implemented during extreme weather ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/04/15/omani-citizens-call-for-distance-education-in-events-of-weather-extremes/
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
Many people with breast cancer 'systematically left behind' due to inaction on inequities and hidden suffering
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-people-breast-cancer-systematically-left.html
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
Health 360: How Chagas Disease Can Affect Our Health
Chagas Disease also known as American trypanosomiasis is an infectious disease caused by a parasite ... Show more
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/
What Is Pollution Doing to Our Brains? 'Exposomics' Reveals Links to Many Diseases
openmindmag.org/articles/polluted-minds
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
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/
Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine | NutritionFacts.org: Randomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the ...
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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/
What does recovery from a mental illness look like?: The contemporary understanding of recovery is that the motivation to heal has to come from within
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-what-does-recovery-from-a-mental-illness-look-like/
If someone you know has depression, remember:
𝘐𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 💙
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
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
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
Vaccines work to prevent rabies. By ensuring access to rabies vaccinations, we can protect not only our communities but also our furry friends! 🐕🐶🐕🦺
Parkinson disease: Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity ...
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/parkinson-disease
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.
Parkinson disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Men are affected more often than women ... Show more
Flu season is here: Concerns as KNH records patient influx: Influenza and Covid-19 are caused by viruses, but their effects on individuals vary.
nation.africa/kenya/news/flu-season-is-here-concerns-as-knh-records-patient-influx-4585542
Welcome to OpenWHO: OpenWHO is WHO’s interactive, web-based, knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies ...
openwho.org/
Quick Glance: Discover OpenWHO
- Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, which is a key focus in public health.
- Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease, is endemic in West Africa.
- The courses cover a variety of topics such as Cholera, Dengue, WASH, and antimicrobial resistance to enhance global health.
- City governance, zoonoses, and mental health related to TB are also included in the program. OpenWHO offers courses in over 60 languages to promote global access to education.
Ricki-Lee’s surgery for ‘unbearable’ condition: Singer Ricki-Lee Coulter has undergone surgery for her “unbearable” health condition, which she has battled for ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/rickilee-coulter-undergoes-surgery-following-10year-battle-with-endometriosis/news-story/e8b1277113a6db54e0a540658b44ad20
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.
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
Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/12/addressing-nigerias-mental-health-challenge-amidst-economic-hardship/
Hepatitis viruses Kill 3,500 people a day: WHO - Health - Life & Style: The report said that there are 3,500 deaths per day worldwide from hepatitis infections ...
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/7/48/520811/Life--Style/Health/Hepatitis-viruses-Kill-,-people-a-day-WHO.aspx
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