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The United Kingdom (UK) has established a new “watch list” comprising 24 infectious diseases identified as posing the most significant future threats to public health.…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — A medical professional has issued a stark warning regarding the potential health risks associated with kissing individuals who have beards. Dr.…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Drug Authority (NDA) has issued a critical public advisory regarding the distribution of compromised HIV self-test kits, following a recent…
NAIROBI, KENYA — After three weeks of industrial action, Kenya’s clinical officers have returned to work, bringing a halt to their nationwide strike. The Kenya…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a significant public health initiative, Uganda has implemented a mandatory malaria vaccination program for all infants aged six months. This strategic move…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Despite earlier assurances of containment, Uganda is grappling with a renewed Ebola outbreak. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)…
KISII, KENYA — A specialized team from the Ministry of Health has been dispatched to Kisii County to investigate an outbreak of a mysterious disease.…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Private healthcare providers are poised to discontinue services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) starting Monday, expressing deep concern over substantial outstanding…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced an additional $2 million in funding to support Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the Sudan Ebola…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating trend of…