Dengue Epidemic in French Guiana: Surge in Cases and Vaccine Developments

Dengue Epidemic in French Guiana: Surge in Cases and Vaccine Developments

After Brazil and the Antilles, French Guiana has been hit by a surge in dengue cases, with almost 3,000 new cases since January. Fight against mosquitoes, control of stagnant water, a specific emergency service… While waiting for an effective vaccine, the authorities of the French overseas department are organizing themselves. This year, the mosquito is … Read more

Traffic accident in Bahía Honda, Artemisa, leaves 28 injured

Traffic accident in Bahía Honda, Artemisa, leaves 28 injured

A car accident in Bahía Honda has preliminarily left 28 people injured, some of whom are in critical condition. Those involved in this tragic incident are young UJC militants who were returning from volunteer work in the sugarcane areas of the Harlem Company. Although the causes of the accident are not yet officially known, authorities … Read more

Health Advice and Tips for Families: Prevention, Disease Management, and Lifestyle

Health Advice and Tips for Families: Prevention, Disease Management, and Lifestyle

Fatima Yasser wrote Thursday, February 8, 2024 08:00 PM Over the past few hours, Al-Youm Al-Sabea has published a number of service topics that provide medical advice of interest to all family members, and present ways to prevent diseases and advice for dealing with medical conditions and preserving the health of children and adults, including: … Read more

Syphilis Cases Resurge in the U.S. to Levels Not Seen in Decades, CDC Report Shows

Syphilis Cases Resurge in the U.S. to Levels Not Seen in Decades, CDC Report Shows

Syphilis Cases Reach Record High in the US Since 1950, Shocking Report Reveals Syphilis cases surge in the US, surpassing levels observed in the past few decades Cases of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection once effectively controlled by penicillin, have recently skyrocketed in the US, marking the highest numbers since 1950, according to a groundbreaking … Read more

Charcot disease: five cases in the same village, Public Health France seized

Charcot disease: five cases in the same village, Public Health France seized

Public Health France was contacted by the Hauts-de-France Regional Health Agency after the death of five people suffering from Charcot’s disease in two streets in the village of Saint-Vaast-en-Chaussée (Somme), in the north of Amiens, we learned on January 22, 2024 from the two organizations. Evaluate whether there is a statistical excess “Five cases of … Read more

ANPZorg Employees Demand Compensation in Court for Long Covid

ANPZorg Employees Demand Compensation in Court for Long Covid

ANPZorg employees in summary proceedings demanding compensation for those with long covid NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 20:43 Only 425 healthcare workers with long covid will receive a one-off financial support of 15,000 euros. This is what outgoing Health Minister Helder wrote to the House of Representatives. Only 806 of the healthcare workers who contracted long Covid during … Read more

How to Prevent and Treat Dengue Fever: Expert Advice and Recommendations

How to Prevent and Treat Dengue Fever: Expert Advice and Recommendations

KOMPAS/FAKHRI FADLURROHMAN Officers read a leaflet containing how to treat dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) to dengue fever patients at Cibinong Regional Hospital, Bogor Regency, West Java, Saturday (3/6/2023). During the rainy season, we must be aware that the mosquitoes that cause dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) will be more likely to be found in the environment … Read more

Mumps, Measles and Rubella: Outbreaks Resurge in Europe Despite Global Vaccine Efforts

Mumps, Measles and Rubella: Outbreaks Resurge in Europe Despite Global Vaccine Efforts

The European authorities had warned of the risk posed by low vaccination coverage against measles and the worst omens have come true. The disease, easily preventable with two doses and which practically disappeared from the continent during confinements, has re-emerged in recent months, and has done so strongly in some areas. Three people – two … Read more

Ministry of Health Warns of Escalating Cases of Neglected Infectious Diseases

Ministry of Health Warns of Escalating Cases of Neglected Infectious Diseases

KOMPAS/PRIYOMBODO A medical officer marks the arm of a resident undergoing a Mantoux test during the “Active Case Finding TB” activity at the Larangan District office, Tangerang City, Banten, Thursday (5/1/2023). JAKARTA, KOMPAS – During the Covid-19 pandemic, all attention was paid to treating various diseases. This makes efforts to control diseases other than Covid-19 … Read more

Got Milk Cartons? Not all local schools do.

Got Milk Cartons? Not all local schools do.

Local schools are wondering: Should the “Got Milk” campaign should become “Got Milk Cartons?” Recently, New York State Senator Chuck Schumer wrote to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) leadership to rectify the disruptions to the milk packaging supply chain, specifically related to carton shortages. New York is home to more than 3,200 dairy … Read more