Health
– Dengue fever has killed 418 people in Bangladesh this year, after October became the deadliest month of the outbreak so far, Reuters reported. More than 133,000 people were admitted to hospital with the disease between January 1 and October
– The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 5,340, with 10,351 confirmed cases recorded as of October 29, the country’s Ministry of Health said. In a statement published on its website, the ministry
– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed on Tuesday. Health authorities are racing to slow the spread of the disease across several African countries. Nearly half of the
– Namibia’s Zambezi Region has recorded 33,944 malaria cases since January, according to health authorities. The region has also recorded 22 deaths from the disease this year. Muyako, Choi and Sesheke clinics are the main hotspots. Together, they accounted for
– St. George’s University has recommended implementing risk-based screening for breast cancer throughout Africa after research revealed that 21.9% of women diagnosed with the disease in five sub-Saharan African nations were under 40 years old. The university emphasized that healthcare
– Achieving faster identification of emerging health threats worldwide, the World Health Organization has introduced a five-year plan to enhance outbreak detection capabilities. The initiative aims for every nation to recognize and comprehend new health dangers within 24 hours by
As a result of concerted efforts ahead of the World Health Summit in Berlin, European leaders have pledged significant financial support to bolster healthcare infrastructure across Africa. Official sources specify that the EU plans to invest almost €170 million in
– According to recent clinical findings, incorporating a daily dose of psyllium husk may lead to better blood sugar management. Psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from the Plantago ovata plant, creates a thick gel when mixed with liquids. This gel
