SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY 1ST ZIKA VIRUS CLUSTER IN BANGLADESH

Wed 05 March 2025: Scientists have identified the first cluster infection of the Zika virus in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, marking the first instance of multiple infections detected in one location. This development raises concerns for the densely populated city of 20 million, already grappling with high cases of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. According to a […]

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SCIENTISTS DISCOVER PLANT COMPOUND TO HALT CANCER, MS PROGRESSION

Tue 04 March 2025: Scientists have discovered a natural compound that could stop the progression of serious diseases like cancer. This substance, derived from plants, has been shown to deactivate a significant enzyme in laboratory tests. Research is now underway to investigate its potential therapeutic effects. Researchers have discovered a natural compound that could halt the […]

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RFK JR, NOTED VACCINE SCEPTIC, BACKS MEASLES JAB AMID DEADLY US OUTBREAK

Mon 03 March 2025: US health secretary says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about outbreak in Texas. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the top health official in the United States who is known for his scepticism of vaccines, has backed the measles jab amid a deadly outbreak of the infectious disease in Texas. In an opinion piece published by […]

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FINLAND’S RESEARCHERS UNVEIL AI-BASED DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR COLORECTAL CANCER

Mon 03 March 2025: The University of Jyvaskyla in Finland revealed on Thursday that it has created a new AI-powered tool designed to automatically detect colorectal cancer through tissue sample analysis. According to the university, the neural network model crafted in this research outperforms all previous models in accurately classifying tissue samples. Based on the […]

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HOSPITALIZATION FOR COVID-19 INCREASES RISKS OF DEATH, DISEASES: STUDY

Sun 02 March 2025: Long-term health risks for COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized include increased chances of death and organ disorders, even years after discharge, according to a nationwide study published in the journal Infectious Diseases. Researchers examined data from over 380,000 individuals, including more than 60,000 hospitalized due to COVID-19 in 2020. They tracked […]

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CHINA UNVEILS AI MODEL TO DETECT RARE DISEASES

Sat 01 March 2025:   China has launched an AI model to diagnose rare genetic diseases more quickly and accurately, state-run media reported. PUMCH-GENESIS aims to bridge the gap in diagnosing diseases by making the process faster and easier as delayed diagnosing and misdiagnosing can be critical for patients, according to the Xinhua news agency. The model can promptly flag possible […]

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FITNESS APPS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO EATING DISORDER DEVELOPMENT, STUDY SUGGESTS

Fri 28 February 2025:  A new Australian research published on Thursday showed health and fitness apps can lead to disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise, highlighting the responsibility that app developers have when designing these apps to prioritize mental health alongside fitness goals. “Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve […]

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WHO CHIEF SAYS MPOX REMAINS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OF INTERNATIONAL CONCERN

Fri 28 February 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) chief announced on Thursday that the mpox upsurge continues and meets the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern as outlined in the International Health Regulations (IHR). The announcement came following the third meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the outbreak of mpox, […]

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AFRICA RELIES TOO HEAVILY ON FOREIGN AID FOR HEALTH – 4 WAYS TO FIX THIS

Wed 26 February 2025: There’s been a global trend in the reduction of aid to Africa since 2018. Donors are shifting their funding priorities in response to domestic and international agendas. Germany, France and Norway, for instance, have all reduced their aid to Africa in the past five years. And, in 2020, the UK government reduced its Overseas Development Aid from […]

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