Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Wanes But Mpox Continues to Spread 17/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While Rwanda appears to have its Marburg virus outbreak under control with no new cases reported in the past three days in Rwanda, mpox continues to spread – now affecting 18 countries with 3051 new cases in the past week. Since declaring the Marburg outbreak three weeks ago, Rwanda has confirmed 62 cases, of which […] Continue reading -> Gaza Polio Vaccinations: ‘What’s the Point Without Peace’ – Tedros 16/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two days into the second round of vaccinating children against polio in Gaza, World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made an urgent appeal for a political solution to the war. “People we have saved today or vaccinated today, end up being killed tomorrow, so what’s the point?” Tedros asked at a media […] Continue reading -> Human Behaviour Drives Pandemics – And Rebuilding Trust is Essential 14/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While the next pathogen with pandemic potential may be lurking in a faraway creature, human behaviour will drive it to become a pandemic, according to the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), which issued its first comprehensive pandemic risk report on Monday. The four riskiest human behaviours involve our global mobility, agricultural and farming practices, mis- […] Continue reading -> Governments Provide More Development Aid for Fossil Fuels Expansion Than Clean Outdoor Air Projects 10/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more international development aid to fossil fuel expansion in 2022 than to projects improving better air quality – which typically also promote green energy and reduce climate emissions, according to a new report from the Clean Air Fund. This marks a sharp reversal from 2021 when international aid […] Continue reading -> Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. 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Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Wanes But Mpox Continues to Spread 17/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While Rwanda appears to have its Marburg virus outbreak under control with no new cases reported in the past three days in Rwanda, mpox continues to spread – now affecting 18 countries with 3051 new cases in the past week. Since declaring the Marburg outbreak three weeks ago, Rwanda has confirmed 62 cases, of which […] Continue reading -> Gaza Polio Vaccinations: ‘What’s the Point Without Peace’ – Tedros 16/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two days into the second round of vaccinating children against polio in Gaza, World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made an urgent appeal for a political solution to the war. “People we have saved today or vaccinated today, end up being killed tomorrow, so what’s the point?” Tedros asked at a media […] Continue reading -> Human Behaviour Drives Pandemics – And Rebuilding Trust is Essential 14/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While the next pathogen with pandemic potential may be lurking in a faraway creature, human behaviour will drive it to become a pandemic, according to the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), which issued its first comprehensive pandemic risk report on Monday. The four riskiest human behaviours involve our global mobility, agricultural and farming practices, mis- […] Continue reading -> Governments Provide More Development Aid for Fossil Fuels Expansion Than Clean Outdoor Air Projects 10/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more international development aid to fossil fuel expansion in 2022 than to projects improving better air quality – which typically also promote green energy and reduce climate emissions, according to a new report from the Clean Air Fund. This marks a sharp reversal from 2021 when international aid […] Continue reading -> Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Gaza Polio Vaccinations: ‘What’s the Point Without Peace’ – Tedros 16/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two days into the second round of vaccinating children against polio in Gaza, World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made an urgent appeal for a political solution to the war. “People we have saved today or vaccinated today, end up being killed tomorrow, so what’s the point?” Tedros asked at a media […] Continue reading -> Human Behaviour Drives Pandemics – And Rebuilding Trust is Essential 14/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While the next pathogen with pandemic potential may be lurking in a faraway creature, human behaviour will drive it to become a pandemic, according to the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), which issued its first comprehensive pandemic risk report on Monday. The four riskiest human behaviours involve our global mobility, agricultural and farming practices, mis- […] Continue reading -> Governments Provide More Development Aid for Fossil Fuels Expansion Than Clean Outdoor Air Projects 10/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more international development aid to fossil fuel expansion in 2022 than to projects improving better air quality – which typically also promote green energy and reduce climate emissions, according to a new report from the Clean Air Fund. This marks a sharp reversal from 2021 when international aid […] Continue reading -> Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Human Behaviour Drives Pandemics – And Rebuilding Trust is Essential 14/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan While the next pathogen with pandemic potential may be lurking in a faraway creature, human behaviour will drive it to become a pandemic, according to the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), which issued its first comprehensive pandemic risk report on Monday. The four riskiest human behaviours involve our global mobility, agricultural and farming practices, mis- […] Continue reading -> Governments Provide More Development Aid for Fossil Fuels Expansion Than Clean Outdoor Air Projects 10/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more international development aid to fossil fuel expansion in 2022 than to projects improving better air quality – which typically also promote green energy and reduce climate emissions, according to a new report from the Clean Air Fund. This marks a sharp reversal from 2021 when international aid […] Continue reading -> Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Governments Provide More Development Aid for Fossil Fuels Expansion Than Clean Outdoor Air Projects 10/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more international development aid to fossil fuel expansion in 2022 than to projects improving better air quality – which typically also promote green energy and reduce climate emissions, according to a new report from the Clean Air Fund. This marks a sharp reversal from 2021 when international aid […] Continue reading -> Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts