Coup juntas threaten to quit West Africa bloc: Here ’s what it means for the region
Three West African countries currently under the rule of military juntas have announced plans to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in a further sign of fragmentation across the region. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, all of which are ruled by military leaders that seized…#westafrican #burkinafaso #nigerian #bolatinubu #mauritania #alexvines #africaprogramme #chathamhouse #tinubuof #nigeria (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Defective assistive device involvement in older adult emergency department visits - Restrepo F, Mali N, Sands LP, Abrahams A, Goldberg DM, Gruss R, Zaman N, Shields W, Omaki E, Ehsani J, Ractham P, Kaewkitipong L.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Many older adults adopt equipment to address physical limitations and reduce dependence on others to complete basic activities of daily living. Although a few prior studies have considered injuries associated with assistive devic... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa bloc over sanctions to reverse coups
West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday. They accused the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations. ECOWAS said in a statement that it wasn’t notified of the…#westafrican #burkinafaso #authority #westafrica #ogeonubogu #africaprogram #wilsoncenter #niger #chetanwanze #lagos (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
West Africa: Joint Communique from Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and The Republic of Niger
[allAfrica] Niamey -- Following is the text of the communique as posted on the X/Twitter account @PresidenceNiger The statement was also broadcast on the national television stations in each country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Burkina Faso Health and Medicine Malaria Niger West Africa Source Type: news
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit regional bloc in escalation of tension
West African states accuse Ecowas of being a threat to its members and under the influence of foreign powers#westafrican (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa economic bloc ECOWAS, citing coup sanctions, officials say
#niger #burkinafaso #westafrica (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS as tensions deepen
Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS.#westafrican #burkinafaso #niger (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa's regional bloc as tensions deepen
Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday, accusing the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations. The juntas said in a joint statement read on state…#westafrican #burkinafaso #westafrica #niger (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mali Junta Seeks New Peace Talks After Ending Deal With Rebels
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Source: Reuters: Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science editors pick their most memorable stories of 2023
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Source: ScienceNOW - December 29, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Out of control: the trafficking of improvised explosive device components and commercial explosives in West Africa - Lochhead D, Diakit é T, Sollazzo R., Sow S, Tayo RS, Tettey L.
The use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in West Africa expanded dramatically between 2014 and 2022. As of 2022, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria were heavily affected by these weapons, while Benin, C ôte d'Ivoire, and Togo suffered fr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
US faces " enormous " growing threat from tropical viruses, experts warn
Global public health experts are warning that the United States is not prepared for looming threats posed by tropical and insect-borne viruses. At a two-day workshop this week at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, D.C., experts said arboviral threats, or…#thomasscott #cdc #nationalpublicradio #erinstaples #westnile #jeremyfarrar #africa #latinamerica #mali #westafrican (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science ’s 2023 Breakthrough of the Year: Weight loss drugs with a real shot at fighting obesity
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Obesity plays out as a private struggle and a public health crisis. In the United States, about 70% of adults are affected by excess weight, and in Europe that number is more than half. The stigma against fat can be crushing; its risks, life-threatening. Defined as a body mass index of at least 30, obesity is thought to power type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers.
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Source: ScienceNOW - December 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Mali: People At Serious Risk As Violence Escalates in Mali
[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned about the intensification of violence in central and northern Mali. Rivalry between various parties of the conflict is restricting people's access to healthcare. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 12, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Aid and Assistance External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Mali NGOs and Civil Society West Africa Source Type: news
Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says
Authorities say dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, posing a new threat to the West African nation struggling with extremist attacks and political turbulence (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
