insert_link Health / Medical 80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them By Andrew Shennan, King's College London and Megan Hall, King's College London Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. The burden of preterm birth is heavier in in low- and middle-income countries, where around 80% occur. The countries with the highest recorded preterm rates in Africa are […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 9
insert_link Entertainment Gene drive technology unlocks innovative potential solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health The inaugural 'Day of Health' at the UN Climate Conference (COP-28) highlighted the dramatic impact of climate change on health, diseases and in particular on malaria. Heads of State and climate experts converged in Dubai to emphasise the indisputable link between climate and health, echoing WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's statement that climate change is a pressing public health issue. As we grapple with the harsh reality of half […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
