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According to a study published in the journal Science, a rare inherited genetic mutation significantly increases an individual’s overall risk of developing lung cancer by about 25 times, and by approximately 60 times among non-smokers. The research, a collaboration between
– India has issued a nationwide health alert concerning two Pakistan-origin skin whitening products following lab tests revealing high levels of toxic heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued an alert on September 8 regarding Goree Beauty Cream
– According to the World Health Organization, signs of advancement against Ebola are appearing in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Several regions have experienced reduced transmission rates, notably Ituri province, which still remains the primary epicenter of
– During an investigation into an outbreak in the South Bronx, officials from New York City’s health department identified Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower. By Tuesday evening, the city confirmed 11 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one
Efforts to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s are being hampered by critical shortages of personnel and funds. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus species, has affected six provinces, with over 6,000 confirmed
– The World Health Organization has urged a wider Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as transmission continues across several provinces. Congo had recorded 6,250 confirmed cases and 3,039 deaths by Sept. 1, according to the latest
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began administering Ebola vaccinations in Kisangani on Thursday, launching a targeted campaign in the capital of Tshopo Province to protect frontline responders. The initiative prioritizes healthcare workers, emergency response teams, and
– The European Commission has increased its support for Ebola response efforts by securing €2.1 million to purchase PCR testing kits for the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The funding covers tests compatible with open-platform systems that laboratories can deploy using their
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has obtained an allocation of 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses amid the expanding Bundibugyo outbreak. As of Aug. 18, health officials have reported 5,208 confirmed cases and 2,476 fatalities. The epidemic currently affects 56
– According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be contained within three months if adequate resources are mobilized. As of August 16, official reports confirm a total of 5,021 confirmed