Africa Must Develop Its Own Solutions To COVID-19, Say Experts Across The Continent 19/06/2020 Paul Adepoju 19 June 2020 (Ibadan, Nigeria) – We are at war with COVID-19, a war we must win to survive, said Dr John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control, on Friday at a workshop on “Home-Grown Solutions to the COVID-19 Health Crisis,” hosted by the United Nations Development Programme. Since the continent’s first confirmed […] Continue reading -> A Paradigm Shift To Improve Diets And Food System Resilience 18/06/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay In the past forty years, the world has done “really well” on improving food availability. But meanwhile, diets have shifted in “very bad”, unhealthy directions. Even people who can afford nutritious food are opting for junk food instead, said Steve Godfrey, of the Geneva-based food and nutrition NGO, GAIN, at a conference on food systems […] Continue reading -> One In Five People Worldwide Vulnerable To Severe COVID-19 Due To Chronic Health Conditions: Lancet Study 16/06/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay About 1.7 billion people, or 22% of the world’s population, has at least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, according to a new modelling study published in Lancet Global Health. Based on the new assessment, about 4% of the world’s population, in total, is at […] Continue reading -> Lifting Lockdowns During Pandemic In Africa May Prevent Deaths From Other Causes 11/06/2020 Grace Ren African countries are lifting lockdowns even as COVID-19 cases across the continent reached a grim new milestone, topping 200,000 cases. The pandemic took only 19 days to reach 200,000 cases in Africa, while it took 98 days to reach the first 100,000 cases. Yet carefully easing lockdown orders in Africa may be the right move […] Continue reading -> Triple Threat Of Floods, Locusts, & COVID-19 Plague Eastern Africa & Horn of Africa 21/05/2020 Grace Ren East Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing a series of unprecedented overlapping disasters – widespread displacement and food insecurity caused by a record season of flooding and locusts, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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. 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A Paradigm Shift To Improve Diets And Food System Resilience 18/06/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay In the past forty years, the world has done “really well” on improving food availability. But meanwhile, diets have shifted in “very bad”, unhealthy directions. Even people who can afford nutritious food are opting for junk food instead, said Steve Godfrey, of the Geneva-based food and nutrition NGO, GAIN, at a conference on food systems […] Continue reading -> One In Five People Worldwide Vulnerable To Severe COVID-19 Due To Chronic Health Conditions: Lancet Study 16/06/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay About 1.7 billion people, or 22% of the world’s population, has at least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, according to a new modelling study published in Lancet Global Health. Based on the new assessment, about 4% of the world’s population, in total, is at […] Continue reading -> Lifting Lockdowns During Pandemic In Africa May Prevent Deaths From Other Causes 11/06/2020 Grace Ren African countries are lifting lockdowns even as COVID-19 cases across the continent reached a grim new milestone, topping 200,000 cases. The pandemic took only 19 days to reach 200,000 cases in Africa, while it took 98 days to reach the first 100,000 cases. Yet carefully easing lockdown orders in Africa may be the right move […] Continue reading -> Triple Threat Of Floods, Locusts, & COVID-19 Plague Eastern Africa & Horn of Africa 21/05/2020 Grace Ren East Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing a series of unprecedented overlapping disasters – widespread displacement and food insecurity caused by a record season of flooding and locusts, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
One In Five People Worldwide Vulnerable To Severe COVID-19 Due To Chronic Health Conditions: Lancet Study 16/06/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay About 1.7 billion people, or 22% of the world’s population, has at least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, according to a new modelling study published in Lancet Global Health. Based on the new assessment, about 4% of the world’s population, in total, is at […] Continue reading -> Lifting Lockdowns During Pandemic In Africa May Prevent Deaths From Other Causes 11/06/2020 Grace Ren African countries are lifting lockdowns even as COVID-19 cases across the continent reached a grim new milestone, topping 200,000 cases. The pandemic took only 19 days to reach 200,000 cases in Africa, while it took 98 days to reach the first 100,000 cases. Yet carefully easing lockdown orders in Africa may be the right move […] Continue reading -> Triple Threat Of Floods, Locusts, & COVID-19 Plague Eastern Africa & Horn of Africa 21/05/2020 Grace Ren East Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing a series of unprecedented overlapping disasters – widespread displacement and food insecurity caused by a record season of flooding and locusts, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
Lifting Lockdowns During Pandemic In Africa May Prevent Deaths From Other Causes 11/06/2020 Grace Ren African countries are lifting lockdowns even as COVID-19 cases across the continent reached a grim new milestone, topping 200,000 cases. The pandemic took only 19 days to reach 200,000 cases in Africa, while it took 98 days to reach the first 100,000 cases. Yet carefully easing lockdown orders in Africa may be the right move […] Continue reading -> Triple Threat Of Floods, Locusts, & COVID-19 Plague Eastern Africa & Horn of Africa 21/05/2020 Grace Ren East Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing a series of unprecedented overlapping disasters – widespread displacement and food insecurity caused by a record season of flooding and locusts, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
Triple Threat Of Floods, Locusts, & COVID-19 Plague Eastern Africa & Horn of Africa 21/05/2020 Grace Ren East Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing a series of unprecedented overlapping disasters – widespread displacement and food insecurity caused by a record season of flooding and locusts, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
COVID-19 Food Insecurity: An Additional 135 Million People Worldwide Will Be Undernourished 14/05/2020 Tsering Lhamo An additional 135 million people globally will be unable to feed themselves if measures are not put in place to ensure food security, said World Food Programme Regional Director for West and Central Africa Chris Nikoi, in a regular press briefing on Thursday. In the WHO African region, an extra 22 million people will be […] Continue reading -> 190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
190 000 Africans Could Die If COVID-19 Outbreak Is Not Controlled; It Is ‘Ever More Crucial’ To Promote Effective Containment Measures Now 08/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Up to 190 000 Africans could die of COVID-19 within the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail. And up to 44 million Africans, or 26% of the African population, could be infected by the virus, according to a new modelling study by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. A proactive […] Continue reading -> Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
Breakthrough Microbe Can Prevent Mosquitoes From Infection By Malaria Parasites 06/05/2020 Gauri Saxena A newly identified microbe, named Microsporidia MB, can prevent mosquitoes from being infected by malaria parasites. This microbe could be used to block the transmission of malaria parasites from mosquito vectors to humans, according to new research published by researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya and the University […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Lead to 1.4 Million More Tuberculosis Deaths – But The Solution Is ‘Not Rocket Science’ 06/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay A 3-month long lockdown could lead to an additional 1.4 million TB deaths and an additional 6.3 million cases over the next five years – if existing tuberculosis services are put on a prolonged hold, reports a new study by the Stop TB Partnership, which estimated the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on TB. The […] Continue reading -> Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] 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
Research Into Traditional Remedies For COVID-19 Welcomed By World Health Organization 05/05/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Research into traditional medicines for COVID-19 should be welcomed, so long as it is held to the same standards as research into other drug candidates, the World Health Organization Africa Regional Office expressed in a statement issued Monday. The diplomatically-framed WHO statement came after widespread media coverage of Madagascar’s president and other African leaders over […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts