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HealthJul 3Epidemic prevention: Health, AYUSH departments to work in coordinationThe Health and AYUSH departments will work in coordination for epidemic prevention. This signifies a governmental strategy to enhance public health preparedness.The Hindu
HealthJul 3DR Congo opens Ebola nurseries to protect children separated from infected parentsAfricanews [en]
HealthJul 3Un essai clinique de traitements contre Ebola débute en République démocratique du CongoSelon les données de l'OMS, on dénombre 1 406 cas confirmés de la maladie en RDC, 301 cas suspects et 438 décès.BBC Afrique
HealthJul 3Ebola treatment trial begins in DRC, WHO saysA treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ​enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a milestone in efforts to combat the epidemic, WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters.France 24 [en]
HealthJul 3Kollam district hospital development will be fast-tracked, says Minister Bindhu KrishnaShortage of staff will be addressed and immediate steps will be taken to fill various vacancies across departmentsThe Hindu
HealthJul 3Ebola: Ramaphosa urges solidarity with Congo in visit to KinshasaDuring a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400Africanews [en]
HealthJul 3Mother of Three Dies After Venomous Fer-de-Lance Snake Bite in HondurasA mother of three has died in Honduras after being bitten by a large fer-de-lance snake (Bothrops asper), according to Need To Know. The snake bit 38-year-old Darling Hercules near her home in the village of La Jutosa in the Cortés department in northern Honduras. Her relatives immediately rushed her to hospital, where doctors fought for several days to save her life. Despite their efforts, she died on June 26. Family members and neighbors said Hercules was deeply religious. Just days before the incident, she had posted a message on social media that read: "Everything the Lord has given me is beautiful."pravda_ru · russia
HealthJul 3An AIDS-free generation is within reach, but not guaranteedNew tools and community-led care can save lives, but only if governments sustain the global HIV response.Al Jazeera [en]
HealthJul 3Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costsThe costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.NPR News
HealthJul 3Kochi Corporation’s health standing committee to consider proposal to use drones for mosquito controlA start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic compound at mosquito-breeding grounds identified through GIS mappingThe Hindu
HealthJul 3Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwaveIt comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.EuroNews [en]
HealthJul 3Lagos Govt Clarifies Report On New HIV CasesIt said the information was based on a misinterpretation of data, explaining that the widely reported figures refer to newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases and not new infections recorded within the year. The post Lagos Govt Clarifies Report On New HIV Cases appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthJul 3Watch: HPV vaccination roll out, climate change, metabolic diseases and more | Health WrapIn this episode of Health Wrap, senior health journalists Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid discuss the week’s important developments in public health. This episode looks at the rollout of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across States in India to prevent cervical cancer, which continues to claim thousands of lives each year.The Hindu
HealthJul 3Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deathsPreliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves.EuroNews [en]
HealthJul 3Watch: From Uranium in Breast Milk to Superbugs: AMR Week Explained | Health WrapIn this episode, we will discuss India’s new national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance. On India’s new national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance, uranium being found in the breastmilk of mothers in Bihar, the efficacy of the anti-rabies vaccine, and more.The Hindu
HealthJul 3Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study findsShort bursts of activity to break up long periods of sitting could significantly lower the risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found.EuroNews [en]
HealthJul 3Hong Kong moves antenatal care to public hospitals in reform pushExpectant mothers in Hong Kong requiring government antenatal services will only need to visit public hospitals, rather than maternal and child health centres, under a change taking effect on Monday. Health authorities announced on Friday that antenatal services currently provided by maternal and child health centres, managed by the Department of Health, will be transferred to public hospitals under the Hospital Authority. “After the service integration, the obstetrics department of the Hospital...South China Morning Post
HealthJul 3Dejan de cubrir un remedio para la diabetes y en las prepagas argumentan que la gente lo usa para otra cosaAseguran que más de mil supuestos diabéticos estaban “flojos de papeles”.Además se volvió muy difícil que acepten la cobertura de nuevos tratamientos.Ajustan requisitos que deben cumplir los pacientes para el beneficio y hay polémica.Clarín
HealthJul 3Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national companyIn a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.NPR News
HealthJul 3Watch: Falling fertility rate, antibiotic resistance and a rare brain infection in KeralaWe unpack India’s falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations on youth and mental health.The Hindu
HealthJul 3WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR CongoThe trial, known as the Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for New and Repurposed Filovirus TreatmentS (PARTNERS), began enrolling patients on Thursday, WHO said in a statement. The post WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthJul 3Dieta para la longevidad: afirman que la clave está en elegir mejor la fuente de proteínasLos resultados de la investigación llevada a cabo por la Universidad de California sugieren que una dieta basada en vegetales, complementada con pescado, podría favorecer una mayor longevidad.Clarín
HealthJul 3WHO declares international Hantavirus outbreak overWHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development on Thursday, saying no new cases had been reported since 25 May. The post WHO declares international Hantavirus outbreak over appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthJul 3Mayo Clinic Study: Stenting Lowers Stroke Risk in Carotid PatientsLandmark Mayo Clinic study finds stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing A major international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven’t experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure called carotid artery stenting, ... Continue reading Mayo Clinic Study: Stenting Lowers Stroke Risk in Carotid Patients →uaenews247 · united arab emirates