Tag: infectious diseases

Pakistan Reinforces Commitment to End Tuberculosis with WHO Support

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in partnership with the…

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WHO Calls for Faster TB Detection with New Point-of-Care Tests and Tongue Swabs

The World Health Organization is urging countries to accelerate tuberculosis control by…

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WHO introduces new TB testing recommendations including Tongue Swabs and Rapid Molecular Tests

World Health Organization has introduced new recommendations to improve tuberculosis diagnosis, including…

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GLIDE and UAE University Sign Partnership Agreement

The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) and United Arab Emirates University…

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What is Hantavirus? A closer look at a rare but serious viral disease

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal rodent-borne infection. Learn how it…

Sumayya Parveen. A

What is Super K Flu and How is it Different from Seasonal Influenza?

A fast-spreading strain of Influenza A (H3N2), informally called the โ€œSuper K…

Harshad Hussain B

Why Tetanus Vaccine After an Injury

Tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a serious and potentially fatal disease…

Sumayya Parveen. A

The Global Burden and Clinical Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria evolve mechanisms that allow them to…

Dr. Dima Ibrahim

WHO Strengthens Global Efforts to Ensure Access to Leprosy Treatment

WHO renews its commitment to global leprosy elimination by ensuring continued access…

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