Tag: infectious diseases

Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the…

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Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published itsย global cholera statistics for 2024,…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an…

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Unvaccinated by Choice: A Risk to Themselves or Everyone

Vaccines have been heralded as one of the most outstanding public health…

Dr. Manu Krishna, MD

Measles outbreak threatens public health in Cuanza Sul

The Sumbe Pediatric Hospital is under pressure due to the significant increase…

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Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma…

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โ€˜Education and Behaviour Change Are Fundamental to HIV Preventionโ€™

Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases, Hamad Medical Corporation | Professor Clinical Infectious Diseases,…

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Lassa Fever: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment Information

Lassa fever is a viral illness that many people have never heard…

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WHO Launches Framework to Trace Origins of Re-emerging Pathogens

With the support of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of…

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