Category: Healthcare
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WHO says Africa’s Ivory Coast reports cases of mpox Clade 2
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Africa’s Ivory Coast has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022.
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Aflatoxin-contaminated corn in Zambia
In Zambia, about 400 dogs died due to aflatoxin-contaminated corn, which also poses a danger to people. The health ministry found the toxin in half of the animal feed samples it took, prompting the recall of contaminated batches. Authorities have stepped up monitoring of corn products to prevent further cases of poisoning. The National Institute…
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Ethiopia takes steps to prevent mpox outbreak
Ethiopia’s Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, noted that so far no cases of mpox have been recorded in the country, ENA reported. However, after the World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern on August 14, Addis Ababa began to develop preventive measures. This includes strengthening border controls,…
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KETI: Bridging Language Barriers in Healthcare
KETI, a revolutionary language tool developed by a Ugandan innovator, is making significant strides in the healthcare sector by translating medical results into multiple languages. This tool is especially vital for communities where language barriers have long hindered access to crucial medical information, often resulting in miscommunication, misunderstanding, and, in severe cases, inadequate treatment. Inspiration…
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India-US trade chair’s vision of a Moroccan pharmaceutical hub
KV Kumar, the chair of the Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC), recently visited Morocco to explore new avenues for economic cooperation, with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical sector. During his visit, Kumar discussed the potential for creating a Moroccan pharmaceutical hub that could serve as a significant player in the global market,…
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China: Over 4,000 Bodies Sold in Multi-Million Dollar Corpse Scheme
A massive illegal corpse trade has been uncovered in China, where over 4,000 bodies marked for cremation were secretly sold to a major biomaterial company tied to the state. The scheme, spanning a decade, involved funeral homes, doctors, and corporate shareholders. These cadavers were dissected and used to create bone-grafting materials, generating nearly $53 million…
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SADC leaders unanimously sign declaration to safeguard rights of persons with albinism
The declaration, adopted and signed by heads of state from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, aims to address the various challenges faced by individuals with albinism in the region. “[The] summit adopted and signed the SADC Declaration on the Protection of Persons with Albinism, signifying…
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DR Congo urgently needs at least 3 million doses of mpox vaccine to stop outbreak in country, health ministry says
“We need to receive 3 million doses of vaccine against the mpox virus to vaccinate 2.5 million people in the most affected areas,” said DRC Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba during a briefing on the government’s measures to combat mpox (new name for monkeypox). “We believe this amount of vaccine is enough to stop the…
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Sierra Leone Grapples with Horrific Drug Epidemic
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone is in the grip of a terrifying drug crisis that has seen a surge in the use of a potent, synthetic drug known as “Kush.” The situation has taken a horrifying turn with the discovery that some drug manufacturers are incorporating human bones into the concoction, leading to a…
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Dangerous Lassa hemorrhagic fever kills at least 163 people in Nigeria
According to a statement from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak continues to spread across 34 of the country’s states and the Federal Capital Territory. The number of Lassa infections usually increases during the dry season, roughly from November to May. The disease spreads through contact with rat feces and can…
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