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– Nearly 4,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases passed 10,000, official figures showed on Tuesday. Ministry of Health data put the number of confirmed cases at 10,060, with nearly half
– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi and Sesheke, have emerged as the main hotspots. They accounted for 49% of the 706
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 9,765 Ebola cases and 4,727 deaths as new clusters emerge in remote parts of the country, the World Health Organization said. WHO called for stronger epidemiological surveillance to contain the spread
– According to a study highlighted by St. George’s University, more than 21.9% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African nations were under 40 years old. This statistic has led the university to advocate for screening strategies
– The World Health Organization aims for nations to recognize and comprehend emerging health dangers within 24 hours by 2030. This objective is at the core of a new five-year plan for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, unveiled
European authorities are accelerating strategic financial efforts aimed at achieving international medical sovereignty by dedicating targeted funds to healthcare systems across Africa. Prior to the World Health Summit, the EU announced a health investment of nearly €170 million to help
– Consuming psyllium husk regularly as part of a balanced diet may support better blood sugar regulation. Derived from the Plantago ovata plant, this fiber absorbs water within the digestive tract, forming a gel that can slow down digestion and
– The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now confirmed 8,376 cases and resulted in 4,042 deaths. The latest figures were announced by national health officials on October 5, as the virus persists in multiple regions
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Patients who had their appendix removed due to acute appendicitis experienced fewer diagnoses of colorectal cancer compared to similar individuals treated solely with antibiotics. Researchers analyzed matched patient groups within a large international health
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has identified a total of 8,067 Ebola cases in its ongoing outbreak. As of September 26, health officials reported 3,901 fatalities, resulting in a case fatality rate close to 48%. The epidemic has