insert_link Health / Medical Delhi and neighbouring areas enveloped by toxic smog Large parts of north India continue to be enveloped by a thick layer of toxic smog. While air pollution levels have dipped marginally since touching a new high of 1200 on pollution monitors, emergency measures imposed earlier in the week will stay in place. Permissible limits of air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation, are between 50 and 100. Neha Poonia has more. today19 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical S.A. Health Authority Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Diabetes Medication The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has sounded the alarm over counterfeit diabetes medication. There is a rise in particularly GLP-1 products like Ozempic, being sold through unauthorised channels. SAHPRA's Madimetja Mashishi says these fake medications pose serious health risks as they lack quality checks. He urges the public to buy only registered products: today14 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica. She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. With more, Toni Waterman: today4 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Movember Shines a Spotlight on Prostate Cancer November marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, or "Movember," an annual campaign focused on highlighting the effects of prostate cancer—the third most commonly diagnosed cancer locally. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association: today1 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital stresses need for community cancer awareness Due to the late diagnosis of Breast Cancer in the country,Dr Mtabeni George Jemu, an Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, said the community needs health awareness on Cancer. He stated that Cancer is curable when detected early. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Psychological counsellor Talks profound grief Psychological counsellor Marcella Katjijova spoke to our news team on the profound grief families endure in the wake of tragedies. During her recent interview, Katjijova detailed the psychological stages the affected persons often navigate when faced with the unimaginable reality of grief. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Rising Cancer Diagnoses Demand Urgent Action in Africa Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, highlighted the concerning increase in cancer diagnoses worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries. He emphasized the substantial influence of lifestyle changes on cancer trends and called for urgent investments in cancer control and treatment throughout Africa. today29 October, 2024
