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Akufo-Addo received malaria vaccine, not coronavirus jab – Hassan Ayariga alleges

• President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has yet to receive the real COVID-19 vaccine • According to Hassan Ayariga, Akufo-Addo received a malaria vaccine • Ghana started vaccination on March 1 with the president receiving the first shot Hassan Ayariga, …

Covid jab tech helps fight malaria

A malaria vaccine with 77% efficacy in children from birth to five years old — the age group with the highest fatality rate worldwide — is in the early stages of human trials at Oxford University.  The vaccine’s remarkable efficacy is being put down to it …

Neuroimaging findings in children with retinopathy-confirmed cerebral malaria. – Malawi Liverpool …

WHO issues new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria and other vector-borne diseases

New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) sets essential standards to inform future research and development on genetically modified mosquitoes, particularly in addressing issues relating to ethics, safety, affordability and effectiveness. …

How post-market surveillance on insecticide resistant bednets will help end malaria

    As part of efforts to eliminate malaria, stakeholders have called for more investment in supporting post-market surveillance on insecticide resistance and assessing bio efficacy of bednets. The stakeholders including global health company, Vestergaard, …

Fed Govt partners stakeholders in fight against malaria

Our Reporter  The Federal Government, through the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), has partnered stakeholders in the Health sector to fight malaria. NMEP’s National Coordinator, Dr. Perpetua Uhomoibhi, in a statement on Wednesday, said …

Liberia: Youths Brainstorm to Ensure National Inclusion In Malaria Elimination at Grassroot Level - Front Page Africa

The Executive Director of YouthAid-Liberia, Swaliho M. Fofana (with glasses) and other participants at the opening of the consultative meeting MONROVIA – YouthAid-Liberia and partners have commenced a two-day consultative meeting on the elimination of …

Youths Brainstorm to Ensure National Inclusion in Malaria Elimination At Grassroot Level

Monrovia — YouthAid-Liberia and partners have commenced a two-day consultative meeting on the elimination of malaria in the country, with a call for a holistic approach towards the combat against the killer disease through the full inclusion and …

Fed Govt seeks united action against malaria

Our Reporter The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the health sector to forge a united action against  malaria. The National Coordinator of National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr Perpetua Uhomoibhi, in a statement on Wednesday, said this …

In Jigawa State, WHO backs malaria research

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting a recent move by the Jigawa State Government to sponsor research on malaria, a preventable but persistent disease in Nigeria. On a recent weekday, WHO officials toured and certified for use a new …

Nigeria: In Jigawa State, WHO backs malaria research

Dutse, 9 June, 2021 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting a recent move by the Jigawa State Government to sponsor research on malaria, a preventable but persistent disease in Nigeria. On a recent weekday, WHO officials toured and certified …

India Ropes In Tech Firms In Push To Be Malaria Free By 2030

BENGALURU, India — A bunch of employees from American multinational technology company Cognizant is mapping Anopheles and Aedes aegypti mosquito infestation in India. The mosquitoes are crucial vectors for spreading diseases like malaria, Zika, dengue, …

Iron status predicts malaria risk in Malawian preschool children. – Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust …

Restrict import of anti-malaria drugs

The Executive Chairman of the Tobinco Group of Companies, Elder Nana Amo Tobbin I, has called on the Ghana government and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to place restrictions on the importation of anti-malaria drugs. According to him, many local …

Surge in malaria deaths cause for concern

INDICATIONS that Zimbabwe is registering a surge in malaria cases and deaths at a time when the country’s health delivery system is battling the COVID-19 pandemic are cause for concern. According to statistics from the Health and Child Care ministry’s …

Rainfall, humidity and minimum temperatures over Pune linked to dengue and malaria cases: Study

CASES OF dengue have been steadily rising in Pune since 2010 and are closely linked to Pune’s rainfall and relative humidity patterns. This was found in a pilot study conducted to assess the effect of climate change on the incidences of vector-borne …

Malaria is far deadlier in Africa than the coronavirus. Why is the vaccine taking so long?

“You’re not going to get malaria in England anymore, or the U.S., so richer countries, which have the research budgets to tackle these tropical diseases, have to spend the right amount of money to make an impact,” said Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner …

Malaria And Vector-borne Diseases: The Facts

Malaria And Vector-borne Diseases: The Facts New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) sets essential standards to inform future research and development on genetically modified mosquitoes, particularly in addressing issues relating to ethics, …

Goa: Waste outside Vasco chicken market raises dengue, malaria concerns

Remarkable New Book About Healing Your Relationships With Spiritual Psychology and Clinical Hypnotherapy

This book and positive change system uncovers the negative belief systems formed in early life and how they can be positively changed to make your life better. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THE SOUL'S …

Fixed Wellness, A Leading Manufacturer of Organic, Made in USA CBD Oils, Experiences Rapid Growth Across the USA Markets

FLORIDA, USA, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A proud family-owned business, Fixed Wellness oils have been acclaimed as “the best organic CBD oils made in the United States” for their organic, gluten-free, and triple-tested quality. Fixed …

CAIF Offers Free B2B Advice to the Beverage & Nutraceutical Industries to Add Yerba Mate to Their Products

CAIF Offers Free B2B Advice to the Beverage & Nutraceutical Industries to Add Yerba Mate to Their Products MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CAIF, which offer top quality botanical extracts, …

Tackling surges in severe COVID-19 cases in Africa

Africa has the highest global mortality rate among critically ill COVID-19 patients despite having the world’s lowest COVID-19 infections and deaths overall, a recent study published by the Lancet found. Shortage of critical care resources and their …

Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 update (11 June 2021)

Total cases: 27,862 (+202) Recovered: 26,341 (+0) | 94.5% Active cases: 1,153 In critical condition: 6 Tests: 1,493,767 (+5,927) Test positivity rate: 3.4% Vaccinated: 389,389 (+673) Deaths: 368 (+2) | 1.3%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

Coronavirus - Uganda: COVID-19 update (11 June 2021)

Results of COVID-19 tests done on 10 June 2021 confirm 1,735 new cases. The cumulative confirmed cases are 60,250.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda.

Coronavirus - Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (11 June 2021)

New Cases: 23 Total Confirmed: 4,312 Deaths: 82 Recovered: 3,169 Total in quarantine: 237 Discharged from quarantine: 14,006Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information and Communication, Sierra Leone.

Coronavirus - Namibia: COVID-19 update (11 June 2021)

Download logo Newly confirmed cases : 1432 Recoveries: 591 Active cases : 8088 Deaths: 5Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia.

Coronavirus: African Union Member States reporting COVID-19 cases as of 12 June 2021, 9 am EAT

African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (5,016,511), deaths (134,295) and recoveries (4,506,343) by region: Central (183,796 cases; 2,895 deaths; 166,758 recoveries): Burundi (4,975; 8; 4,198), Cameroon (80,090; 1,310; 77,305), CAR (10, …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 update (11 June 2021)

488 people have tested positive for the disease, from a sample size of 5,831 tested. The positivity rate is now 8.4%. Total confirmed positive cases are now 174,773 and cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,858,443.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of …

Ethiopia to vaccinate 2 million against cholera in Tigray region

Ethiopia today officially launched a preventive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 2 million people aged 1 year and above in Tigray region in the north of the country to avert a potential outbreak. The vaccination drive, which began on 10 June, …

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: COVID-19 Reported Cases in Ethiopia (11 June 2021)

Daily: Laboratory Test: 5,568 Cases: 214 Severe Cases: 264 New Deaths: 4 Recovery: 443 Total: Laboratory Test: 2,776,427 Active Cases: 20,184 Total Cases: 273,892 Total Deaths: 4,235 Total Recovery: 249,471 Total Vaccinated: 1,932,522Distributed by APO …

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 Daily Update (11 June 2021)

Download logo As at 11 June 2021, Zimbabwe had 39 688 confirmed cases, including 36 970 recoveries and 1629 deaths. To date, a total of 691 251 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child …

Coronavirus - Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (11 June 2021)

As of 11th June, we report 2,065 new cases out of 12,415 tests (17% positivity); 679 recoveries and 16 new deaths (MTSRIP).Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).

Westlake Hills TX Dental Bonding Cosmetic Dentistry Updated

Austin, TX, United States, June 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Hills Dental Arts has recently announced the launch of their dental bonding treatments as part of their growing line of cosmetic dentistry. More information is here https://www. …

How Senegal prepared for COVID-19 surge

As the second wave of COVID-19 infections surged in early 2021, Senegal stepped up measures to cope with the anticipated rise in the number of patients needing critical care. Professor Daye Ka, Infectious and Tropical Disease Expert and member of Senegal’s …

The system stalling COVID-19 importation into Rwanda

The aircraft engines power down as disembarking passengers rummage through their carry-on bags for documents in readiness for immigration. This is Kigali International Airport, a busy regional hub. The country has implemented an innovative electronic …

DR. ROY BEVERIDGE JOINS CLARIIFI MANAGING BOARD

Former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of US Oncology Network and Humana to provide oversight and expertise to growing precision medicine company TAMPA, FL, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Roy Beveridge, MD, has joined the Clariifi …

Wisconsin Celebrates Men’s Health in June

Communities Across the Globe Honor Men’s Health Month WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The state of Wisconsin has issued a proclamation celebrating men’s health and fatherhood in June, helping educate men, boys, and …

Alicia Doyle, Author of “Fighting Chance”, Gives Thoughts on the New FDA Alzheimer's Drug Approved in Nearly 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of the experimental drug aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer's disease -- despite an FDA advisory …