Thu 13 October 2022: While most people who develop COVID-19 fully recover, it is estimated that 10–20% go on to develop what is now known as long COVID. This condition involves a variety of mid- and long-term symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness and lack of mental focus. While the science behind long COVID is still […]
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Tue 11 October 2022: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a warning about health products linked to the 33 babies who died in The Gambia. This comes after 33 children in Gambia died of kidney-related illnesses after consuming cough syrup manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharma. However, according to international […]
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Mon 10 October 2022: World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 around the world with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. and the reasons why people should never ignore their mental health problems. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has had an […]
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Mon 10 October 2022: A woman’s pregnancy has reportedly been detected by an Apple Watch before she was even aware of it. The watch showed a 34-year-old woman’s average resting heart rate had significantly increased in just a few days, which led her to believe something was wrong. She posted this information on Reddit. “Usually, […]
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The four ‘contaminated’ and ‘substandard’ cough syrups that WHO has linked to an Indian manufacturer. Thu 06 October 2022: The World Health Organization (WHO) has linked the deaths of dozens of children in The Gambia to a cough syrup manufactured in India, as per two people in India’s health ministry, according to Reuters. WHO Director-General […]
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Mon 03 October 2022: Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says the shortage of healthcare workers is threatening the quality and sustainability of health systems in Africa and worldwide. “Health care is a fundamental human right. But without health workers, there cannot be health services,” he said on Sunday. The Minister was speaking at an official […]
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Mon 03 October 2022: This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Swedish scientist Svante Paabo for his discoveries on human evolution. Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel Committee, announced the winner Monday at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. Paabo has spearheaded research comparing the genome of modern humans and […]
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Fri 30 September 2022: Cholera cases have surged this year, especially in places of poverty and conflict, with outbreaks reported in 26 countries and fatality rates rising sharply, a World Health Organisation official said on Friday, Reuters reports. In a typical year, fewer than 20 countries report outbreaks of the disease, which is spread by the ingestion […]
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Thu 29 September 2022: Every year on September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of growing heart health issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the consequences of the vital importance of heart care. This day came into effect between the World Health Federation and the World Health Organisation. The […]
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Fri 23 September 2022: Garmin, a leading wearable brand, has released a $150 smart blood pressure monitor that allows users to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure at home and on the go. Called ‘Index BPM’, the compact and FDA-cleared upper arm blood pressure monitor features an integrated display so readings can be viewed immediately […]
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