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Mozambique records 9,300 annual deaths due to tobacco-related diseases, costing 11.7 billion meticais in economic losses. WHO urges for stronger tobacco control measures, including stricter legislation and public health initiatives, …
Mozambique Faces Tobacco Crisis: Annual Deaths Exceed 9,000 Read More
M-KOPA and Turaco have jointly insured 1 million Kenyans with embedded Hospital Cash insurance in just one year. This initiative aims to provide financial security for households facing medical emergencies …
M-KOPA and Turaco Provide Embedded Health Coverage to 1 Million Kenyans Read More
Scientists have found that an oral drug, Obildesivir, provides 100% protection against the Ebola virus in monkeys. This breakthrough highlights the need for effective treatments that are easily distributable, especially …
Oral Antiviral Drug Obildesivir Proves 100% Effective Against Ebola Virus Read More
Uruguay’s Health Ministry has launched a 2025 vaccination campaign targeting influenza, measles, and RSV, aiming to protect vulnerable groups before peak seasons. The initiative emphasizes the need for high vaccination …
Uruguay Launches 2025 Vaccination Campaign Focused on Public Health Read More
Researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus in Brazil sharing 72% of its genetic sequence with MERS-CoV. While the risk to humans is currently uncertain, plans for further experiments in …
Discovery of New Bat Coronavirus in Brazil Raises Public Health Concerns Read More
A recent study has overturned claims regarding the ‘Mysterious Lady,’ an ancient Egyptian mummy previously believed to be pregnant with cancer. New research reveals that suspected fetal remains were actually …
Resolution of Egypt’s ‘Pregnant Mummy’ Mystery: A Study of Misinterpretation Read More
The WHO reported four new MERS cases in Saudi Arabia since September 6, 2024, two of which resulted in death. All patients had underlying conditions and were exposed to the …
Four New MERS Cases Reported in Saudi Arabia: WHO Update Read More
The U.S. Department of State has updated its Level 1 Travel Advisory for Samoa, urging normal precautions as tourism grows. Over 13,000 Americans are expected to visit in 2024, with …
U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Advisory for Samoa as Tourism Expands in 2025 Read More
Médecins Sans Frontières has reported a surge in measles cases in Afghanistan, with alarming mortality rates, particularly among children. MSF underscores the need for increased vaccination efforts to prevent these …
Surge in Measles Cases and Deaths in Afghanistan: An Urgent Health Crisis Read More
Adults living with HIV in Malawi are over twice as likely to have dementia compared to non-HIV individuals, according to a study by US and Malawian researchers. The increasing life …
Significant Dementia Risk Among HIV-Positive Adults in Malawi Read More