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Spatial repellents release chemicals into the air to prevent mosquitoes from biting people, which helps in reducing the spread of malaria.
Under the new rule, all travellers, regardless of nationality or age, must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when entering or exiti...
The new regimens included combinations of newer drugs such as bedaquiline and delamanid, along with repurposed drugs like clofazimine and linezolid.
Health officials said they are confident that there are enough ARVs to cater to over 1.4 million patients in the country.
WHO has called on the United States government to grant additional exemptions to maintain the uninterrupted supply of HIV treatment and care.
The conflict has produced waves of ethnically driven violence blamed largely on the RSF, creating a humanitarian crisis.
The concerns raised by Africa's leading public health officials are a sign of the potential impact of the U.S. decision on the U.N. agency's ability t...
WHO added that it remains committed to its mission of safeguarding public health, whether or not all member countries are part of the organisation, bu...
Critics argue that the withdrawal comes at a critical time when global solidarity is crucial to addressing ongoing and future health crises.
Last week Tanzania's health minister denied there was an outbreak in the African country saying no one had tested positive for the viral infection.
Efforts also are underway to strengthen referral processes for critical care within Gaza and facilitate cross-border medical evacuations.
The outbreak of MVD in Kagera poses a significant health concern not only for Tanzania but also for neighbouring countries, including Kenya.
The Sputnik V vaccine from Russia came under fire in Kenya during the pandemic after it was declared substandard and banned barely hours after then De...
Worldwide, there have been 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and more than seven million deaths.
Tedros called for Abu Safiya's immediate release and said the Al-Ahli hospital had also faced attacks.
The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health systems and preparing for future public health eme...
The reduction has been credited to intensified efforts such as the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets and the introduction of the RTS, S mal...
The WHO report warns that deprioritising health spending could derail efforts toward achieving universal health coverage (UHC).
The doses' arrival will boost hopes of curbing the outbreak, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement following the death of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.
