Tag: infectious diseases

Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

WHO has validated Algeriaโ€™s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem,…

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WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

World Health Organization Africa and the African Union strengthen joint action against…

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Undiagnosed Illness in Burundi Claims Five Lives, Investigations Underway

An undiagnosed illness in Burundi has claimed five lives, prompting health authorities…

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WHO calls for action: โ€œTogether for health. Stand with science.โ€ to mark World Health Day

WHO marks World Health Day 2026 with the theme โ€œTogether for Health.…

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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…

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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…

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