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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Namibia Blood Transfusion Services’ Frieda Vatileni Talks On Need for Blood Donations

In a recent conversation with Future Media, Frieda Vatileni from Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) expressed an urgent appeal to the Namibian public. As the nation grapples with a critical shortage in blood supplies, Vatileni highlighted the pressing need for more donations to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in need. Current Blood Stock Levels Vatileni reported that the current blood stock is alarmingly low, standing at just five […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 17

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Surviving breast cancer: Nigerian women share their stories

          By Candi Nwakasi, University of Connecticut       “I believe I will still beat it again.” These are the words of a Nigerian woman, Didi, who feared a recurrence of her cancer – but saw herself as a survivor. Her attitude is becoming more common everywhere as more people are living after a cancer diagnosis. Though populations are growing and ageing, and cancer incidence […]

todayJuly 9, 2024 18

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July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month

https://youtu.be/BELpaWkOms4       July is recognized as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. "The awareness month aims to improve public knowledge about these cancers, support research efforts, and advocate for better resources and treatments for fellow Namibians affected by this diagnosis." It's a time to raise awareness about Sarcoma and Bonce Cancers, rare and often aggressive forms of cancer that arises in the bones and soft tissues. The goal […]

todayJuly 4, 2024 118

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As the world burns, can we learn to live with wildfire health risks?

    By Ruth Kamnitzer, via Mongabay   Climate change is driving or contributing to increased risk of extreme wildfires in many parts of the world, and experts say urgent action on climate change is needed. Finding ways to better manage land use can help reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires: In landscapes where fire is natural, experts say we should bring back historic fire regimes through cultural burning […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 47

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Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control

          By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency     As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 53

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Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about

          By Cheryl Walter, University of Hull       The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact. Those […]

todayJune 28, 2024 26

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Nigeria’s cholera outbreaks: why they happen and are so hard to control

          By Stella Ifeanyi Smith, Mountain Top University     On 9 June 2024 the Lagos State government declared a cholera outbreak. Three days later, it announced that 324 suspected cases had been reported in the state, including 15 people who died and 40 who were discharged after treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of 11 June, 1,141 suspected cholera […]

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