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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

42nd Polio Case Confirmed in Pakistan

The resurgence of polio in Pakistan with 42 cases this year underscores a pressing need for comprehensive and collaborative eradication efforts.

Egypt declared malaria-free by WHO

Egypt had to demonstrate that indigenous malaria transmission had been interrupted for at least three consecutive years.

WHO Approves First Monkeypox Vaccine

WHO approved the MVA-BN vaccine to combat monkeypox.

Yemen floods spark cholera crisis

Women and children lie attached to intravenous drips to combat diarrhoea, a symptom of what medics fear is cholera.

Another Polio Case Detected in Pakistan

Pakistan faces dual health crises with new mpox cases and a resurgence of polio, prompting swift government responses.

Pakistan Enhances Screening Amid Detection of Second Mpox Case

Pakistan confirms its second mpox case, enhancing surveillance and proactive measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Pythons: Unlikely allies in the fight against heart disease

Leinwand’s research team has been investigating the physiological changes in pythons for nearly two decades.

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine amidst safety concerns

AstraZeneca, the UK-based pharmaceutical giant, has decided to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, from the market worldwide.

Cancer ‘is our new Covid’ – Pfizer CEO

American drug manufacturer Pfizer has its sights set on the cancer treatment market now that the Covid-19 pandemic is over and global demand for...

Lead in drinking water threatens thousands of children in Chicago

Lead has found its way into the drinking water of thousands of households, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino communities.

Viagra may prevent Alzheimer’s – study

The erectile dysfunction drug could ward off cognitive decline, new research suggests

WHO concerned over alarming surge in measles cases worldwide

There has been a staggering 79% increase in measles cases compared to the previous year, with over 306,000 cases documented in 2023.