Hepatitis E virus is highly resistant to alcohol-based disinfectants
We were able to show that HEV can resist most common hand disinfectants,” says Behrendt. “We hope that these findings will be taken into consideration
Africa: Only 14 Cases of Guinea Worm Infection Reported Globally in 2021
“I’d like the last Guinea worm to die before I do,” he told a reporter, referring to the waterborne parasite that can grow up to 80 centimeters
Nigeria: How e Consign Me? Obesity, a Growing Concern in Nigeria
It is no secret that Nigeria’s poor nutritional statistics are of an epidemic proportion. In Nigeria, nearly 2 in 5 (37%) children under five are stunted,
Recommendation calls for earlier diabetes screening in people who are overweight
It is hoped that screening these people at a younger age will find more cases of prediabetes and diabetes sooner and help head off some of the worst effects of the disease.
Non-Communicable Diseases account for 70 percent of deaths worldwide
Moreover, someone aged 30 to 70 years dies prematurely from NCDs every two seconds and poorer people are disproportionately affected by NCDs