Monkeypox’s clades have been particularly controversial; because they are named after African regions. Scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa. WHO says “working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name”. A new name for Monkeypox? The name of the monkeypox virus, its clades, and the disease it … Read more
According to a report released by the US Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, nine young infants from Alabama who had inexplicable hepatitis (liver inflammation) all tested positive for a common disease known as adenovirus 41. The children, who ranged in age from about one to six years old and were all previously … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has irrevocably altered the world’s connection with vaccinations, spurring tremendous production and innovation while leaving poorer countries behind. AFP examines the current situation as World Immunization Week approaches. Vaccines for more than 20 life-threatening diseases prevent between two to three million deaths a year, according to the World Health Organization. Until Covid-19, … Read more
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people, especially children, die from malaria, a long-standing mosquito-borne disease that exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that 627,000 individuals died of malaria in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available, up 12% from 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates … Read more
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people, especially children, die from malaria, a long-standing mosquito-borne disease that exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that 627,000 individuals died of malaria in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available, up 12% from 2019. Ahead of World Malaria Day on … Read more
