Zambia records worst cholera outbreak

Zambia records worst cholera outbreak

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has requested emergency funds worth 4.6 million dollars to address Zambia’s worst cholera outbreak in recent years. 351 People have died and nearly 9,000 active cases have been registered.

January 16, 2024 43

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Global health risk from Coronavirus remains high

The World Health Organisation warned on Friday that the global public health risks from COVID-19 remain high. While the virus continues to circulate worldwide, only a few countries are closely monitoring infections, according to the WHO’s Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove.

January 15, 2024 25

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Oshiwambo

Epangelo laCameroon talika tula moilonga omuti wokutunila oMalaria.

ola shiivifa tali ka tula moilonga omuti wokutunila oshidu sho Malaria. Shelikwatelela ku Manaouda Malachie, eli ominister youhaku moshilongo osho okwati, etulo moilonga lomuti mupe wokutunila oMalaria ota shikaningwa mo 22 January 2024. Etokolo lokweetapo omuti wokutunila oMalaria moshilongo, ola talika lili eenghendabala doku kondeka omukifi oo haweetelele oshoombo oshoyo omafyo mokati koshiwana. Minister okwati omuti oo vatofamo okulongifwa Metunilo loMalaria oyoo tawiifanwa Mosquirix RTS, nowatalika una eameno okulongifwa. Okwati […]

January 10, 2024 26 1

Africa

Zambia delays school opening due to cholera outbreak

Monday should have marked the start of the academic year in Zambia, but children there will instead have to wait three weeks to return to class because the authorities want to stop the spread of cholera, saying there is an urgent need for action and awareness following an increase in cholera-related deaths. According to the BBC, more than 200 people in Zambia have died of the disease since October.

January 9, 2024 25

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New Covid variant detected in India

The Indian government has issued an alert to states after a new coronavirus variant was detected in the south of the country. India currently has more than 1800 active COVID cases concentrated in two southern states, sparking concern among authorities ahead of the holiday season.

December 19, 2023 18

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Ministry of Health warns against misinformation on global health regulations

Ministry of Health, and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe says the ministry appreciates public interest in the Global Pandemic Convention and changes to the 2005 International Health Regulations. He however warned against misinformation.

December 18, 2023 33

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Namibia ranks 6th globally in alcohol consumption, surpasses South Africa

The latest World Health Organization global status report on alcohol and health shows that Namibia, Afghanistan, the Maldives, and Eswatini have a higher average daily intake than South Africa, with the list topped by Tunisia. Meanwhile, the global prevalence of alcohol dependence is at 2.4 percent, with a legal drinking age average of 18 years worldwide. According to the WHO, overall, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury […]

December 13, 2023 236

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Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

By Wolfgang Preiser, Stellenbosch University; Cheryl Baxter, Stellenbosch University; Houriiyah Tegally, Stellenbosch University; Monika Moir, Stellenbosch University, and Tulio de Oliveira, University of KwaZulu-Natal Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future. Among its numerous adverse effects on human health, there is strong evidence linking climate change to infectious disease outbreaks. A recent analysis revealed that of 375 infectious diseases […]

December 13, 2023 15

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NAMBTS urges Namibians to donate blood this festive season

In a crucial call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is urging all eligible blood donors in the country to make a commitment to donating blood regularly, aiming to ensure the well-being of thousands of patients as the festive season approaches. Despite persistent efforts to replenish blood supplies over the past weeks, NAMBTS reports that the blood reserves remain critically low, particularly for O-positive and O-negative […]

December 8, 2023 8