Brazil Aims for G20 Declarations on Climate & One Health and Local Medicines Production at Rio Summit 26/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – Brazil is advancing two major health-related declarations – on climate and One Health and on local medicines production – that it hopes to have ready for the upcoming G20 Summit that it is hosting in Rio in November. Despite political pushback, Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Health expressed hopes that the two […] Continue reading -> European CDC Chief Announces Partnership with Japan 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will sign an official memorandum of understanding with its Japanese counterpart next month, the director of Europe’s largest public health agency announced Wednesday. “Next month I will sign a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Center for Disease Control,” said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, who took over the agency […] Continue reading -> African Leaders Hold Weekend Meeting to Address ‘Worrying’ Increase in Mpox Cases 19/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan African heads of state from countries affected by mpox will meet virtually on Sunday to address the “worrying” increase of the virus – with 2,912 new cases and 14 deaths recorded in the past week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported at a media briefing on Thursday. “Mpox is not under control […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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. 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European CDC Chief Announces Partnership with Japan 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will sign an official memorandum of understanding with its Japanese counterpart next month, the director of Europe’s largest public health agency announced Wednesday. “Next month I will sign a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Center for Disease Control,” said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, who took over the agency […] Continue reading -> African Leaders Hold Weekend Meeting to Address ‘Worrying’ Increase in Mpox Cases 19/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan African heads of state from countries affected by mpox will meet virtually on Sunday to address the “worrying” increase of the virus – with 2,912 new cases and 14 deaths recorded in the past week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported at a media briefing on Thursday. “Mpox is not under control […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
African Leaders Hold Weekend Meeting to Address ‘Worrying’ Increase in Mpox Cases 19/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan African heads of state from countries affected by mpox will meet virtually on Sunday to address the “worrying” increase of the virus – with 2,912 new cases and 14 deaths recorded in the past week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported at a media briefing on Thursday. “Mpox is not under control […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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 Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
Over Half Million Gaza Children Vaccinated Against Polio; New WHO Report Cites Massive Rehab Needs for Injured 12/09/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Over half a million Gazan children have been vaccinated against the deadly polio virus over the past 12 days, WHO said on Thursday, on the final day of a campaign that began 1 September, and which officials said appears to have attained the goal of reaching over 90% of the population of children under 10 […] Continue reading -> Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
Pollution in Water from Antibiotic Manufacturing is ‘Driving Drug Resistance’ 11/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Manufacturers of antibiotics are dumping waste into waterways that is driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warns the first-ever guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on waste water management and AMR. Antibiotic pollution is “largely unregulated” and a “neglected” issue, according to the WHO guidance, which explains how to mitigate liquid and solid waste during the formulation […] Continue reading -> Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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.
Disabled Women Struggle for Dignified Care During Pregnancy 07/09/2024 Josephine Chinele & Chisomo Ngulube Pregnant women with disabilities in Malawi face a myriad of challenges, despite several policies and an Act stipulating the need to respect disability rights, including in health service provision. BLANTYRE, Malawi – When Lynes Manduwa miscarried, nurses in the gynaecology ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) ganged up and confronted her husband. “They confronted […] Continue reading -> Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] 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
Africa Launches Single Mpox Response Plan as DRC Prepares to Get Vaccine Donations to Hotspots 06/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Now that the first mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) courtesy of a European Union donation, the challenge is to ensure that they get to where they are needed most. This includes war-torn eastern DRC, camps of displaced people in North and South Kivu, and the immediate family members of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts