Nigeria: Bauchi Confirms Outbreak of Meningitis
[Leadership] Bauchi State commissioner for Health, Dr Adamu Sambo has confirmed that the state has recorded a total number of six cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM). (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Vaccines Protect You & Your Kids From Measles: FDA
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 -- As new outbreaks of measles -- a once nearly eliminated illness in the United States -- continue to emerge, experts remind Americans that there ' s an easy way to stop infection: Get vaccinated. " Measles spreads so easily... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Nigeria: Kano Records Measles Outbreak
[Daily Trust] Authorities at the Kano Municipal Local Government Council of Kano State have confirmed an outbreak of measles in some parts of the local government area. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science
The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general, continues to ignore medical science to stop itShortly before Joseph Ladapo was sworn in as Florida ’s surgeon general in 2022, the New Yorker ran a short column welcoming the vaccine-skeptic doctor to his new role, and highlighting his advocacy for theuse of leeches in public health.It was satire of course, a teasing of the Harvard-educated physician for his unorthodox medical views, which include a steadfast belief that life-saving Covid shots are thework of the devil, and that opening a window is the preferred treatment for the inha...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 3, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Richard Luscombe in Miami Tags: Florida Infectious diseases Science US news Ron DeSantis Republicans Source Type: news
Violence Erupts as Israeli Troops Open Fire Near Gaza Food Convoy
The Israeli army released footage of crowds surrounding aid trucks in northern Gaza in what officials described the day before as the first major delivery in a month. (via AP) Scores of Palestinians were killed and injured on Thursday during an outbreak of violence in which Israeli troops opened…#israeli #gaza #palestinians #israel #subscribe #bloombergoriginals #bloombergquicktake #breakingnewson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference
Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen of dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend the ever-growing needs of it... (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
From killer cantaloupe to bacteria-infested beef: Watchdog names the 10 most dangerous food recalls and poisoning outbreaks of 2023
Food-borned illnesses sickened thousands of people in the US last year, with pathogens including salmonella and E. coli lurking in cantaloupe, alfalfa sprouts, ground beef, and more. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Benue Records 46 Lassa Fever Cases, 9 Deaths
[Vanguard] ...Ortese IDP camp records outbreak (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
What Is Mpox, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- An outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) across Europe and North America made headlines in 2022.
According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2022 outbreak of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Norovirus Cases Are Rising. Here ’ s What to Know
Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the CDC were positive, but the proportion was about 16% in the Northeast, the agency said. That compares with nearly 10% of norovirus tests in the Midwest and South and nearly 13% in the West.
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Characterized by the sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea, and general feelings of misery, norovirus outbreaks are notorious on cruise ships, nursing homes...
Source: TIME: Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: JoNel Aleccia/AP Tags: Uncategorized wire Source Type: news
Zambia: MSF Responds to a Surge in Cholera Amid Regional Outbreaks
[MSF] With the resurgence of cholera cases since mid-December 2023 in the capital and several provinces of Zambia, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is involved in the emergency response alongside the Ministry of Health. The focus is on supporting patient care and fighting the spread of the outbreak in Lusaka and Ndola, the two largest cities in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Aid and Assistance External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa NGOs and Civil Society Southern Africa Zambia Source Type: news
Nigeria: Current Weather Conditions Could Worsen Meningitis Outbreak
[Premium Times] Nigeria recorded a total of 303 confirmed cases and 190 deaths from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2022 to 2023. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 1, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Climate Environment Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Changes in Gay Men's Behaviors, Not Vaccine, Halted Mpox Outbreak
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- New research finds the 2022 mpox outbreak among gay and bisexual men began to slow down after just a few months -- even though just 8% of high-risk people had received the mpox vaccine.
That suggests that it was changes... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Whooping cough outbreaks persist in Alberta as health officials urge vaccination
As pertussis cases continue to climb, Albertans are being warned to ensure their children are up-to-date on their immunizations. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Alabama elementary school shuts amid mystery stomach bug outbreak that's forced 800 students and staff to stay at home
Fairhope West Elementary, Alabama, has closed for the rest of the week for a deep clean. Officials suspect the outbreak is being caused by norovirus, a common and highly infectious stomach bug. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
