Health

The family carried out the burial themselves, potentially exposing dozens more people to the virus. The incident offers a stark example of one of the biggest obstacles facing efforts to contain the latest deadly epidemic, which has infected 381 people and claimed 64 lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of June 3….

New insights released Wednesday ahead of next week’s World Food Safety Day show that children under five are particularly vulnerable. Although they represent Only nine percent of the world’s population suffers from almost a third of all foodborne illnesses.many of them serious diarrheal diseases that can be fatal, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)….

About five million people – or 47 percent of the population – are currently experiencing crises or worse levels of acute food insecurity (Phase 3 and above). Meanwhile, another 1.4 million people are stuck in the “emergency” phase, with the number expected to rise as the year progresses. “Families are pushed beyond their ability to…

Speaking in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province and the epicenter of the outbreak, Tedros said local communities must remain at the center of the response to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. “We are not here to tell people what to do. We are here…

Early detection and community mobilization remain critical to saving lives as potential treatments and vaccines are still being evaluated, the UN health agency said on Friday. Since May 15, UN agencies have been supporting both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda to contain the outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of…

The latest outbreak of this deadly disease, which the WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern, is spreading faster than health workers can contain. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak, the WHO has upgraded its national risk assessment from high to very high, and neighboring countries…

The decision, announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus on Sunday, follows reports of confirmed and suspected infections linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Although the situation is serious, it does not currently meet the pandemic emergency criteria according to the WHO International Health Regulations. As of May 16, health authorities had recorded eight…

In a new report, the UN health agency described the “deceptive tactics” manufacturers use to normalize nicotine use among young people. In addition to social media promotion and youth-targeted ads, some product packaging imitates popular candy or candy brands, increasing risks for children. Nicotine pouches are small pouches that sit between your gum and lip…

The sudden decline in funding is hitting the HIV response “like a shock wave,” said Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, adding that “the world is going backwards just when we need to move forward.” Many countries are not prepared to sustain programs that previously received international funding, Byanyima told reporters at United Nations headquarters…

The UN food safety agency warns that recycled plastics and alternative packaging materials can help reduce waste, but only if recycling systems are carefully managed to prevent harmful chemicals from migrating into food. “Plastic waste is a growing global problem. Better and more effective recycling is essential and is part of the solution,”said Vittorio Fattori,…