Publisher Retracts Controversial COVID-19 Treatment Study 09/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan A widely cited study about the use of Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19, published in March 2020, has been retracted by its publisher, Elsevier. The study, published in Elsevier’s International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, was retracted in the January 2025 edition of the journal (issued last month). “Concerns have been raised regarding this article, […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> The ‘Soft Power’ of Public Health; Global Coalition of Deans Etches A Way Forward 23/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In April 2022, amidst the continuing uproar of the COVID pandemic, four deans of schools of public health from the USA, China, Switzerland and Singapore, first got on a call with each other to see how they could ramp up cooperation – remotely. Barred by lockdowns from the usual academic meetings and conferences, the urge […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. 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One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> The ‘Soft Power’ of Public Health; Global Coalition of Deans Etches A Way Forward 23/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In April 2022, amidst the continuing uproar of the COVID pandemic, four deans of schools of public health from the USA, China, Switzerland and Singapore, first got on a call with each other to see how they could ramp up cooperation – remotely. Barred by lockdowns from the usual academic meetings and conferences, the urge […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
The ‘Soft Power’ of Public Health; Global Coalition of Deans Etches A Way Forward 23/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In April 2022, amidst the continuing uproar of the COVID pandemic, four deans of schools of public health from the USA, China, Switzerland and Singapore, first got on a call with each other to see how they could ramp up cooperation – remotely. Barred by lockdowns from the usual academic meetings and conferences, the urge […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
Dengue, Oropouche, Avian Flu Top List of Health Threats in the Americas 16/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Climate change, unplanned urbanization, sprawling cities, and the El Nino effect all converged to make 2024 a “historic” year for dengue transmission. With increased opportunities for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes–the insects that carry dengue– to breed, cases reached a record 12.7 million cases in the WHO’s Americas Region, nearly three times more than in 2023. This translates […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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.
Global Malaria Progress Stalled With Nearly 600,000 Deaths in 2023 11/12/2024 Sophia Samantaroy New WHO Global Malaria Report points to funding shortfalls, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance as key challenges to control. Last year saw 263 million new malaria cases and 597,000 deaths in 83 countries worldwide, an increase of almost 11 million cases from the prior year, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) newly-released Global Malaria […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] 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
Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts