On 6 August 2021, the Ministry of Health of Guinea informed WHO of a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Guéckédou Prefecture, Nzérékoré Region, south-western Guinea. The village where the case resided is near both Sierra Leone and Liberian borders. This is the first known case of Marburg virus disease in Guinea and […]
At a Glance A study found that a diet high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats, and sugary drinks was associated with a greater risk of sudden cardiac death, while a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk. The findings provide evidence that adopting a healthier diet may decrease the risk of sudden […]
Ever wondered why bananas are one of the most popular fruits out there? It’s rare to go into a supermarket’s fruit section and not see a display dedicated specifically to them. This is because not only are they delicious, but they’re also extremely healthy while being one of the many fiber-rich fruits out there. Bananas […]
By Alice Kagina A team of thoracic surgeons from different countries headed by Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas had a two-day training visit at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) to introduce a uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) technique in Rwanda. The medical camp ended on August 6. Gonzalez is a Spanish pioneer surgeon in the world performing […]
By Sammy Lutta Turkana County is on high alert over fears of a surge in tuberculosis infections, which officials say could hit 2,500 cases in a year. The county has stepped up the war against TB with more testing kits that will be strategically installed in remote health centres. The county’s TB coordinator, Dr Job […]
