Category: Healthcare
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Brazilβs top court decriminalizes cannabis for personal use
π§π·Brazilβs top court decriminalizes cannabis for personal use Brazilβs Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize possession of cannabis for personal use. While this ruling does not legalize cannabis for personal use, it may aim to reduce the penalties for possession. The decision was delivered on Tuesday, with eight of the eleven top court judges voting…
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Delegates announce $1.2 billion in funding to produce vaccines in Africa
World leaders, health groups, and pharmaceutical firms announced $1.2 billion in funding to produce vaccines in Africa, at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in Paris on Thursday. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaping global inequalities in access to vaccines, including in Africa which is facing numerous health crises. Speaking at the gathering, French…
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US sanctions Mexican cartel on fentanyl, Yellen issues new guidance to banks
πΊπΈπ²π½ U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday announced the sanctions against eight leaders and eight affiliates of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel during a trip to Georgia, a key battleground state in the Nov. 5 presidential election. In addition to fentanyl, Treasury said La Nueva Familia Michoacana trafficks cocaine and methamphetamines into the…
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Battle of the species: Itβs man vs mosquito
Itβs 5pm. Loud screams of babies relentlessly cut through the air at Ruhuha Health Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. Inside the compound, an elderly woman is seated at a corner in a small Catholic chapel. She is deeply lost in thoughts. Her right hand firmly clasps onto a rosary as tears race down her sullen cheeks.…
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Russia ready for active cooperation with Africa in protecting population from infections
MOSCOW. April 17 (Interfax) – Russia is ready for close cooperation with African countries in protecting their populations from dangerous infections and bolstering Africa’s healthcare potential, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) Anna Popova read out Putin’s greetings to participants in the…
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Gambia may become first nation to reverse female genital mutilation ban
Errekunda, Gambia β Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, or FGM, which would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make that reversal. The procedure, which also has been called female genital cutting, includes the partial or full removal of…
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Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug abuse
πΈπ± Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency after increased cases of substance abuse. President Julius Maada Bio’s decree Thursday follows an explosive rise in the use of a synthetic drug known as Kush. The drug which is highly addictive is a mix of marijuana, tentanyl and tramadol, a powerful pain killer. Kush has been…
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Exploiting Africa’s Resources: The Looting Machine
Africa remains a rich reservoir of natural wealth, encompassing rare earth minerals, metals, gold, and hydrocarbons. Despite this abundance, a significant portion of Africa’s populace resides in nations where oil, gas, and minerals hold pivotal economic roles. However, average incomes in these regions persistently lag behind the global average. Moreover, reliance on commodity exports often…
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March 25, 2024βs full moon portends April 8thβs solar eclipse
The least exciting of all eclipses, a penumbral lunar eclipse, foreshadows the spectacular show that April 8th’s total eclipse will bring. Key Takeaways With clockwork-like regularity, the Moon goes through the full suite of its phases, from new to full to new again, once every lunar month. Twice per year, however, those new and/or full…
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