In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following a…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that tuberculosis (TB) deaths in Africa have declined by 42% between 2015 and 2023,…
The Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme has primarily relied on insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as the main vector control method, supplemented by…
UK health authorities are currently on alert for any possible cases of Lassa fever after a traveller who was infected…
Bilharzia, also known as schistosomiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by the genus Schistosoma. It is one of the most…
In a concerning shift, communicable diseases have overtaken non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as the leading cause of death in Kenya. The…
Ovarian cancer is often described as “rare, underfunded, and deadly,” a sentiment echoed by Audra Moran, the head of the…
Cholera, a waterborne disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, has long been a significant health threat in regions with…
In a groundbreaking move aimed at addressing the rising burden of childhood infectious diseases, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…
The recent mpox outbreak in Africa highlights a crucial lesson about the interconnectedness of global health and the dangers of…