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Hace 10 horas · Mpox, a neglected zoonotic viral disease, has rapidly spread to over 100 countries since May, 2022.1 The outbreak has put a strain on pandemic preparedness and public health control measures. Although clade II mpox typically results in low mortality (<1%), it can potentially cause reinfections, severe illness, and death. There are no specific therapeutics for severe illness approved by the US ...
Hace 10 horas · News: Ethiopia battles triple threat: cholera, measles, and malaria outbreaks. June 29, 2024. 2 minutes read. According to the United Nations, more than 1.8 million new malaria cases were recorded in Ethiopia between 01 January and 26 May, 2024, resulting in a tragic toll of 314 fatalities (Photo: UNICEF) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia is grappling ...
Hace 10 horas · 2.1 Malaria Outbreaks. Malaria is a vector-borne disease spread by the bite of the infected female Anopheles mosquito [].Transmission is more intense in places where the mosquito lifespan is longer and where it bites humans rather than other animals [].The African vector species’ long lifespan and strong human-biting habit are the main reasons most of the world’s malaria cases are in ...
Hace 10 horas · Major disease outbreaks since the early 2000s, including SARS in 2003–2004, Ebola virus in West Africa in 2014–2015, and COVID-19 since 2020, have intensified scrutiny of GHG. The sharp rise in noncommunicable diseases alongside the globalization of market capitalism also drew growing attention.
Hace 10 horas · KOCHI: Over the past few months, the state has witnessed hepatitis A and diarrhoea outbreaks in several areas. The spread of communicable diseases through contaminated water point to the failure ...
Hace 1 día · These mosquitoes pose a threat of spreading diseases such as dengue, malaria, and other insect-borne illnesses. By pouring burnt engine oil into stagnant water puddles, the oil floats on the surface of the water. This prevents the mosquito larvae from receiving oxygen. Without oxygen, the larvae die, and the mosquito breeding cycle is halted.
Hace 10 horas · The Director General (DG), of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, has raised concerns about under-reporting of cholera outbreaks in the country, citing ...
