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Published on Jul 17, 2026

Homegrown Catnip Lotion Proves to Be An Effective Mosquito Repellent in Rural Uganda

Catnip flowers – credit, Gordon Robertson CC 3.0. via Wikimedia Homegrown catnip plants have proven to be as effective as DEET for repelling mosquitoes in rural Uganda. Presented at an international science conference in Florence, Italy, a collaborative …

Source: Good News Network - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2026

New malaria drug candidate shows early promise in human study

From: QIMR Berghofer MMV367/GSK3772701 shows promise as a future treatment for malaria patients in the context of emerging drug resistance. It belongs to a novel class of molecules called pyrrolidinamides, that target the malaria parasite in a …

Source: Scimex Newsfeed - Pending
Published on Jul 13, 2026

The Ugandan city where the race for a new Ebola vaccine will be won or lost

The small Ugandan city of Masaka is known mostly for its coffee, grown on rich volcanic soils that produce beans which have a caramel-chocolate flavour. But it will soon be known for something very different: it is here where the UK's bid to be first …

Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Center-left
Published on Jul 19, 2026

Minister 'would have no issue' addressing US aid cuts with Trump as Irish support increases

A Minister of State has said he "would have no problem" telling US president Donald Trump that American aid cuts are costing lives if given the opportunity during Trump's expected visit in September. As Minister of State for International …

Source: Breaking News from Ireland - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Study Finds Catnip Repellent Offers Malaria Protection

Researchers have found that a locally produced catnip-based lotion can repel mosquitoes as effectively as Deet, offering a potentially affordable tool in the fight against malaria. The study discovered that nepetalactone, the compound that gives catnip its …

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on Jul 13, 2026

Uganda turns local catnip into low-cost mosquito repellent that matches DEET

In rural Uganda, researchers and community partners have shown that a familiar plant can be turned into an inexpensive mosquito repellent, processing locally grown catnip into a lotion that performed as well as DEET in testing. What's happening? The …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Jul 12, 2026

Malaria Surge in Urban Teens: Medics site gaps in care

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Health workers have questioned why government health programmes such as free bed net distribution, spraying, and other interventions do not include schools, and yet over 50 percent of the country’s population is below 15 years of …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
Published on Jul 9, 2026

Less drugs, less care, less food: how aid cuts have hit Uganda’s 2m refugees

The skies are gloomy over the wattle-and-mud houses of Kiryandongo refugee settlement, home to more than 167,000 people. Spread across an undulating plateau, the crowded camp, 120 miles (200km) north of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, draws new arrivals every …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jul 10, 2026

Catnip lotion found to be effective mosquito repellent in Uganda study

Homegrown catnip oil lotion is just as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, according to a new study in Uganda. Researchers found that 6% catnip oil lotion was just as good at repelling mosquitoes as the main ingredient in widely used brands. …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jul 8, 2026

EBOLA WATCH: Uganda deploys medics to DRC as Ebola crisis deepens

A Uganda Red Cross Society worker in protective gear is sprayed with disinfectant during the evacuation of the body of a suspected Ebola victim in Kampala on May 26, 2026. [AFP] Uganda will deploy medical experts and establish additional Ebola treatment …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Researchers develop low-cost catnip mosquito repellent for rural Uganda

Plant researchers from Wales and Uganda have collaborated on a community enterprise project in rural Uganda, becoming the first to create affordable and highly effective mosquito repellent distilled from locally grown catnip plants. Laboratory and field …

Source: Medical News - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

How do you solve a serious problem like the malaria scourge in Africa?

In the 38th week of Adaugo Adebimpe’s pregnancy, she went to the hospital feeling ill. Her delivery was in two weeks and she thought her blood pressure was acting up again. Instead, doctors told her she had malaria, the fourth diagnosis during her …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 7, 2026

Homegrown Catnip Lotion Matches Deet in Repelling Mosquitoes, Uganda Trial Finds

A locally produced catnip-based lotion has proven to be just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes during field trials in Uganda, offering a potentially cheaper weapon in the fight against malaria. Researchers from Cardiff University and Uganda …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Atwine: Government will buy Dei medicines

Every year, Uganda spends billions of shillings importing medicines that its hospitals, pharmacies and patients depend on. Government officials now believe that one pharmaceutical plant on the outskirts of Kampala could begin changing that equation. Last …

Source: Observer - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2026

El Niño early action urged as extreme weather looms

By: Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwang, Dann Okoth, Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade [SciDev.Net] Governments must move quickly to prepare for a fast developing El Niño event that will bring extreme weather to multiple regions, compounding existing crises that …

Source: Science and Development Network - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2026

Many universities hold seized human remains. What should they do with them?

“Shock and awe.” That was Fatimah Jackson’s reaction when police dropped a makeshift bomb onto a residential building in Philadelphia on May 13, 1985. The brick-faced row house was the communal home of MOVE, an organization that advocated for Black …

Source: Science News - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Why Africa needs integrated diagnostics for health security and One Health preparedness

Dr. Ndasi is Portfolio Lead, Africa Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) When Ebola cases are reported in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo or neighbouring countries like Uganda, and concerns rise across borders into South Sudan, fear spreads …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Ebola outbreak threatens to halt pioneering UK-backed kidney transplant programme

The Ebola outbreak could halt a pioneering UK-backed kidney transplant programme that made the operation available in Uganda for the first time. A team of surgeons from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is due to travel to Kampala in August but …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Report urges governments to tap private pharmacies to expand HIV, TB, Malaria care

…Study says structured pharmacy engagement could help deliver over 650,000 additional HIV treatments, improve TB case detection and provide malaria care to nearly 16 million patients. Key Points Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has called for …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Mosquito-Borne Diseases Now Among the Top Travel Health Risks for Americans, New Analysis Finds

Four of the ten most relevant travel health risks for U.S. travelers are mosquito-borne: dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and Zika. LOAS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As millions of Americans prepare for summer …

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Published on May 26, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Timor-Leste Receives WHO Certificate for the Elimination of Malaria at the 79th World Health Assembly

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 10:04 GMT

ECOWAS Pushes for Unified Regional Effort to Eradicate Malaria

(MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member countries to strengthen coordinated regional policies aimed at fully eliminating malaria, according to reports. The appeal came during the 27th Ordinary Meeting of Health …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 09:31 GMT

ECOWAS Urges West Africa to Completely Eradicate Malaria

(MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a forceful call Sunday for a sweeping reinforcement of regional strategies aimed at the full elimination of malaria — one of the continent's most persistent and deadly public health …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 09:32 GMT

ECOWAS Urges Unified Regional Effort to End Malaria in West Africa

(MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States has urged member countries to reinforce coordinated regional measures aimed at completely eliminating malaria across West Africa. The appeal came during the bloc’s 27th Ordinary Meeting of Health …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 04:44 GMT

Rapigen Secures WHO Prequalification for Three pLDH-Based Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests

NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- pLDH-Based Diagnostic Technology Addresses Growing Threat of HRP2 Gene Deletions — Enabling Expanded Access to Global Malaria Diagnostics Markets Rapigen, Inc., an in vitro diagnostics …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

Novartis malaria treatment Coartem® Baby receives WHO prequalification, paving way for greater access for newborns and ...

Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby is the first and only malaria treatment for newborns and young infants, closing long-standing treatment gap WHO prequalification key milestone for donor-funded and public sector purchasing by UN and other procurement …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

South Africa Reports Sharp Increase in Malaria Cases

(MENAFN) South Africa is confronting a sharp and alarming rise in malaria infections in the wake of unusually heavy rainfall and widespread flooding — with cases now appearing beyond the country's traditionally endemic zones, health authorities warned …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Pioneer Healthcare Responds to Travel Healthcare Burnout with Mentorship, Community, and 24/7 Clinician Support

With 36% of travel clinicians citing burnout, Pioneer pairs each traveler with a dedicated recruiter, mentor access, and round-the-clock support. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneer Healthcare Services is …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Longevity Medical Institute® Publishes Peer-Reviewed Review on MSCs for Inflammaging and Chronic Inflammation

New review synthesizes current evidence demonstrating how stem cells modulate chronic inflammation, a biological driver of aging and many age-related diseases. SAN JOSé DEL CABO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

Study reveals why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients

Researchers find that key antiviral proteins were unable to effectively combat the coronavirus in certain patients because of a diverse population of B cells. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

Padra Publishes Proposed Privacy Led Care Framework for Saudi Aesthetic Patients

Padra proposes a privacy led care framework covering consultation, communication, recovery planning, consent, and patient follow-up. SAUDI ARABIA, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Padra, part of Fakhraei Group, has published a …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Bridge of Hope Recovery Opens Free, Anonymous Healing Community for Trauma Survivors

A peer-led platform built on the belief that no one who is ready to heal should have to do it alone. TURNERS STATION, KY, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bridge of Hope Recovery has opened its doors at bridgeofhoperecovery.org …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Sulthanul Arif Advances AI Modernization With Measurable Healthcare Operations Results

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sulthanul Arif, Data Engineering Senior Manager at Accenture and Principal AI Architect supporting a major U.S. healthcare organization, is leading an AI modernization initiative …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Patients Already on the Knee Replacement Waiting List Find Platelet-Rich Plasma Outperformed Cortisone and NSAIDS

Patients with "bone-on-bone" arthritis, PRP produced sustained pain and function and measurable shifts in cartilage breakdown. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Randomized Trial in Patients Already on …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

Daphne Campbell Launches Bold Campaign for Florida House District 108: 'Experience. Compassion. Results'

Dr Daphne Campbell Leads the Way in District 108 - Proven Leadership, Proven Results & A Better Quality of Life for All MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Florida State Senator and State Representative …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

seenai Study Finds Most Medical Spas Consistently Absent From AI Search Recommendations For Future of Patient Discovery

seenai reviewed med spa websites across U.S. markets and found most are not surfaced when patients ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity where to get treatments. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As patients shift from …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

seenai Launches AEO Practice for Medical Spas as Patients Turn to AI Search

seenai helps aesthetic practices get recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity through answer engine optimization built for the way patients now search. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The way patients find …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Quality Medical Equipment and Supplies Launch Through netWell™ DME

netWell™ launches netWell DME for convenient access to quality medical equipment and supplies. RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nonprofit Health Care Sharing Ministry (HCSM), netWell™, has announced the launch of …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

Padra Publishes NTF Eyebrow Restoration Framework for Saudi Arabia

Padra outlines how precision mapping, donor selection, directional placement, recovery guidance, and follow-up shape the NTF eyebrow pathway. SAUDI ARABIA, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Padra, part of Fakhraei Group …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 15:19 GMT

Accesstive Introduces an End-to-End Accessibility Platform for Modern Web Teams

Built from 15+ years of enterprise web experience, Accesstive helps organizations and agencies manage accessibility through one continuous workflow. DRESDEN, 01097, GERMANY, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than 15 years of …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Carburizing Furnace Market Report Highlights Key Segments, Regional Trends And Major Competitors

The Business Research Company’s Carburizing Furnace Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The carburizing furnace market has witnessed …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

Calcium-Fortified Beverages Market Outlook 2030: Market Size, CAGR, Trends And Forecast Analysis

The Business Research Company’s Calcium-Fortified Beverages Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The calcium-fortified beverages …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Cellular Reprogramming Anti-Aging Therapeutic Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company’s Cellular Reprogramming Anti-Aging Therapeutic Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The field of cellular …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Chia Seed Smoothies Market Size To Reach $1.81Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 11.1%

The Business Research Company’s Chia Seed Smoothies Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The chia seed smoothies market has been …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Chicory Root Coffee Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.4% CAGR, Reaching $1.64 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company’s Chicory Root Coffee Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The popularity of chicory root coffee has …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Choledochoscope Market Forecast To Hit $1.06Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company’s Choledochoscope Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The choledochoscope market has been experiencing …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Chronic Disease Management Platforms Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 15% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Chronic Disease Management Platforms Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The chronic disease management …

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