Dengue Fever outbreak: What you need to know
31 Jul

Dengue Fever outbreak: What you need to know

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Dengue fever, an illness transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe flu-like symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, has recently surged in Ghana. As the number of cases rises, it’s crucial to stay informed and take preventive measures. This article explores the basics of dengue, its symptoms, prevention strategies and the importance of community action. What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever, also known as break bone fever, is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, particularly the Aedes mosquito. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, especially in urban and semi-urban areas. Symptoms…
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Cuba and Zimbabwe Forge Ahead to Bolster Health Relations
17 Sep

Cuba and Zimbabwe Forge Ahead to Bolster Health Relations

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In a recent high-level meeting, Cuba and Zimbabwe announced their intention to enhance and broaden health relations. The meeting, involving Cuban Health Minister José Ángel Portal and Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, discussed prospects of expanding medical collaboration in Zimbabwe. They also discussed furthering the training of human resources, and fostering the transfer of biopharmaceutical technology between the two nations. A History of Medical Cooperation The medical cooperation between Cuba and Zimbabwe is not a new phenomenon; it dates back to 1977. At present, 17 Cuban health collaborators are serving in Zimbabwe, 11 of whom are physicians. Zimbabwe has benefited from…
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Uganda’s NDA Found HIV Drugs in Meat but Didn’t Issue Warning
08 Sep

Uganda’s NDA Found HIV Drugs in Meat but Didn’t Issue Warning

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Uganda’s NDA Found HIV Drugs in Meat but Didn’t Issue Warning - Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has come under scrutiny after admitting it knew that HIV medicine was being used to fatten animals in 2014 but did not issue a public warning at the time. The Revelation Amos Atumanya, a senior drugs inspector at the regulator, made this revelation during a parliamentary hearing. He disclosed that the NDA had become aware that anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) were being administered to pigs and chickens as part of their treatment. Mr. Atumanya cautioned that consuming food containing small quantities of these drugs…
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Black fly invasion in the eastern parts of Accra raises concerns
28 Jul

Black fly invasion in the eastern parts of Accra raises concerns

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An urgent investigation is underway in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality and Dawhenya in the Greater Accra Region following reports of a black fly invasion. The Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit of the municipal assembly is leading the effort to determine the extent of black fly breeding sites and sources, in collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). The NMIMR's entomological and epidemiological investigations confirmed the presence of black fly larvae in the Dakubi Stream, a fast-flowing water body from the Akuapem Ridge that runs into the Odaw River. While the Dakubi Stream has been identified as one…
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