Cameroon has initiated the world’s first routine vaccine program against malaria, a major step projected to save numerous children’s lives across Africa. Approximately 600,000 people succumb to malaria in Africa each year, with children under five constituting 80% of these fatalities. Cameroon is providing the RTS,S vaccine free …
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Surge in STDs Among Female Sex Workers
A recent integrated biological and behavioral surveillance conducted by the Nepal Health Research Council reveals a distressing increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), notably syphilis, among female sex workers in Pokhara. The study, involving 364 participants, highlights a substantial spike in syphilis cases, escalating from 0.6% in 2011 to a …
Read More »Nepal’s Health Insurance Introduces 10% Co-payment System
The Health Insurance Board has rolled out a new co-payment system, necessitating insured individuals to bear 10 percent of their treatment expenses. Dr. Damodar Basaula, the Executive Director of the Health Insurance Board, emphasized that this initiative, effective January 15, is designed to counter the trend of insured patients insisting …
Read More »Analyzing the Ban: Examining the Rationality of the DDA’s Banning Production of Certain Drug Strengths in Nepal
The Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has recently announced a ban on the production of ten specific types of drugs based on recommendations from the Drug Evaluation Committee. This decision, aimed at regulating drug manufacturing, comes amidst concerns regarding the production of different strengths of medications in the market. …
Read More »Netherlands Bids Farewell to Artificial Turf/Grass
The Netherlands is set to phase out artificial turf on sports fields, shifting to real grass surfaces from 2030 due to rising cancer risks linked to artificial turf. The move comes after a study involving 60 Dutch football clubs found that 58 of them had 1.5 to 3.7 times higher …
Read More »Medication Mishap at Oregon Hospital leads to 10 deaths
On December 31, 2023, reports emerged about an ongoing investigation into multiple patient deaths at Oregon. An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, is currently under investigation by the police due to reports of multiple patient deaths. The investigation revolves around allegations that up to 10 patients …
Read More »Oxford’s ChAdOx1 NipahB Vaccine Enters Human Trials
The University of Oxford recently conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial, marking the initiation of the first-in-human testing phase for the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine. Developed by researchers at the University’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, this critical trial, led by the Oxford Vaccine Group, is financially backed by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness …
Read More »FDA Approves Genetic Test for Cancer Predisposition
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect genetic changes associated with hereditary forms of cancer. The test known as the Invitae Common Hereditary Cancers Panel, marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind to receive marketing authorization, announced by the …
Read More »Healthy Choice Aesthetic Hospital- Aesthetic Healthcare Destination
December 25, 2023 – Healthy Choice Clinic by Dr. Udip has unveiled its transformation into Healthy Choice Aesthetic Hospital. The upgraded Healthy Choice Aesthetic Hospital introduces expanded departments, boasting a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Laboratory for comprehensive whole-body checkups and diagnostics. Alongside its renowned services in Hair, Skin, Diet, and Nutrition, the …
Read More »EyeD in Traumatic brain injury diagnosis
A groundbreaking tool, poised to revolutionize traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis, has just surfaced from the University of Birmingham in the UK. The rapid identification of TBI severity is of immense importance in the critical first 60 minutes following a head injury—known as the “golden hour”. However, symptoms often manifest …
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