Tag: disease
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Inside Afghanistan: Severe Malnutrition Claims Lives of Hundreds of Children Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Afghanistan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of children suffering from extreme malnutrition. In one hospital alone, 700 children have died in the past six months. The crisis is exacerbated by years of war, economic collapse, and the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, which has made aid delivery more challenging. Taliban policies, including…
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WHO Announces Arrival of Mpox Vaccines in DR Congo Amid Surge in Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that vaccines against Mpox will soon be arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst a surge in cases in the country and nearby regions. The vaccines, including donations from Danish drug maker Bavarian Nordic, are part of a global response to contain the outbreaks, which the…
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Israel and Hamas Agree on Temporary Ceasefires for Polio Vaccination in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement several three-day pauses in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This temporary ceasefire is to facilitate the vaccination of over 600,000 children against polio, following the first reported case in the territory in 25 years. The move comes after a baby, born just before the conflict escalated, was diagnosed…
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New Mpox Strain Causes Surge in Infections Across Central Africa, With Focus on Democratic Republic of Congo
A new strain of Mpox is rapidly spreading across parts of Africa, notably in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, triggering a significant increase in infections and deaths. The World Health Organization has declared it an international health emergency. The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded over 16,500 cases this year, with 570 fatalities.…
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EU Health Agency Alerts Member States to Prepare for Surge in More Contagious Mpox Strain
The European Union’s health agency has issued a warning for member states to brace for more cases of mpox, following the confirmation of a new, more contagious and dangerous strain known as clade 1B in Sweden. This alert emphasizes the need for heightened preparedness, planning, and awareness to ensure rapid detection and response. Clade 1B’s…
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Africa’s Top Health Body Declares Mpox Outbreak a Continental Public Health Emergency
Africa’s top health authority has declared the outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a Public Health Emergency of Continental Concern due to a new, more transmissible strain of the virus. This outbreak marks a significant threat beyond the African continent, with cases now reported in several neighboring countries. The disease, which causes rashes, bodily…
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Ghana’s Cocoa Production Plummets Amid Disease, Weather Challenges, and Pricing Issues
Ghana is currently facing a significant decline in its cocoa production, with figures from the country’s Cocoa Board indicating that production has reached only 429,000 metric tons against an expected 800,000 metric tons for the year. This downturn marks a continuation of a three-year slump in cocoa production in Ghana, attributed to factors such as…
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Polio Detected in Gaza Amid Water Crisis and Soaring Temperatures
As Gaza faces soaring temperatures, reaching up to 36°C in July with expectations of further increases in August, the region grapples with worsening living conditions amidst a severe water crisis. Compounded by nine months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, Gaza’s infrastructure is crippled, leading to a dire shortage of drinkable water and the destruction…
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Gaza Children Face Starvation Amidst Israeli Offensive, UN Warns of Famine Risk
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating as children face the risk of starvation amidst ongoing conflict. The United Nations has warned of a growing famine in the region, exacerbated by the unstable security conditions. Civilians, including a significant number of children, are struggling to find food and medical care. The situation is particularly dire…
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Experts Utilize Sewage to Monitor Outbreaks of COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Polio
Researchers have harnessed sewage analysis as a crucial tool for detecting and managing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. Utilizing wastewater from over a million residents in the Bay Area, the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network (SCAN) at Stanford University and its partners process samples to identify the presence and levels of…