A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. — REUTERS NAIROBI: The countries in sub-Saharan Africa that are currently grappling with the menace of mpox may face fiscal pressure owing to the disease, warned ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday. Potentially deadly mpox was declared global health … Read more
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is commemorated every year on June 26 and aims to increase action in achieving a drug-free world. This year’s campaign recognises that “effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep understanding of the … Read more
Drugmakers are betting that delivering radiation directly to tumors will become the next big cancer breakthrough. Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and other pharmaceutical companies have spent some $10 billion on deals to acquire or work with radiopharmaceutical makers. They’ve snapped up smaller upstarts to get their hands on technology that, while in its … Read more
Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million annually, exacting profound impact on lives and economies, according to the report, which was launched at the African Summit on Hearing Impairment in Nairobi, Kenya. Widespread hearing loss disproportionately affects poor and vulnerable populations. WHO warned that without urgent interventions it will continue to escalate, amplifying existing … Read more
Quebec’s College of Physicians is calling for an urgent plan to improve health services in the province’s Far North after releasing a damning report on the lack of access to health care in the region. Signed by College president Dr. Mauril Gaudreault, the report published on Monday points to a lack of basic equipment in … Read more
No matter what your skin-care regime, chances are you use a moisturizer daily — and if you don’t, you probably should, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Natural skin-care experts say whipping up your own cream or lotion in your home kitchen can save money, cut down on wasteful packaging and protect you from … Read more
A growing number of kindergarten children are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccination rates among kindergarteners decreased during the 2023-2024 school year for all reported vaccines, the agency said. Exemption rates from one or more vaccines rose to … Read more
This image shows a unique angle of a moonrise right above Earth’s atmosphere. — X/@dominickmatthew The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa) astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared a striking image on social media, showing the moon descending over the Pacific Ocean from a unique angle. Dominick, who has been onboard the International Space Station (ISS) … Read more
Dr Zahra Hoodbhoy poses for a photograph. — The Aga Khan University Dr Zahra Hoodbhoy, Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health at Aga Khan University (AKU), has been nominated for the Goalkeepers Awards and Champions by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for her innovative contributions to the health sector. Having been involved in … Read more
Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during an event at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple Inc. unveiled a new version of its smartwatch with a bigger screen and the ability to detect sleep apnea, part of an event Monday that will also include the iPhone … Read more