COVID-19: Five Years of Pandemic, Ongoing Vigilance The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, has tragically claimed over seven million lives worldwide across 234 countries in the past five years.The majority of these deaths occurred in the initial years of the pandemic, 2020, 2021, and 2022. While the acute phase has subsided, the virus … Read more
Poliovirus in European Wastewater: A Public health Concern Table of Contents Poliovirus in European Wastewater: A Public health Concern poliovirus Detected in European Wastewater: A Conversation with Dr. Sophie Dubois Interview with Dr. Sophie Dubois Teh recent detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples across several European countries has sent ripples of concern through public health … Read more
Avian Flu Concerns Rise in the US: Experts Warn of Pandemic Potential Table of Contents Avian Flu Concerns Rise in the US: Experts Warn of Pandemic Potential Global avian Flu Update: California Emergency and France’s Recovery California Declares state of Emergency France Celebrates Avian Flu-Free Status Avian Flu Threat Rises: Expert Discusses Pandemic Potential and … Read more
As of May, the Shingrix vaccine, a powerful defense against shingles, has been fully reimbursed for individuals aged 65 and over, as well as for adults with compromised immune systems aged 18 and above. Previously, this vaccine was only accessible through town pharmacies without reimbursement, but now, a new decree published in the Official Journal … Read more
The Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub and a leading medical center in the region, was recently targeted in a brazen act of sabotage. on the night of December 3rd to 4th, 2024, unidentified individuals deliberately severed oxygen lines supplying critical units like the Adult Emergency and Intensive Care, jeopardizing the lives of patients … Read more
In a heartwarming display of compassion, Cameroon’s minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachie, took a remarkable step on December 4, 2024. During a visit to the Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital in Yaounde, he personally intervened to release approximately twenty pregnant and lactating women who were facing financial hardship and unable to leave the facility. “This humanitarian intervention … Read more
For the 2024-2025 flu season, the Sanofi Pasteur laboratory plans to distribute its Vaxigrip vaccine. In total, 250,000 doses will be available, divided between the public and private markets. More precisely, the Pasteur Institute and the Ministry of Health should receive 100,000 doses, while the private market, that is to say pharmacies and wholesale distributors, … Read more
In 2023, the French hospital sector suffered a further significant drop in its reception capacities. A reduction in hospitalization capacities The statistical directorate of social ministries (Drees) revealed that 4,962 hospital beds complete disappeared in public and private establishments in 2023. In total, there are now 369,423 beds, a decrease of 1.3% compared to 2022. … Read more
Tahiti on October 15, 2024. A small delegation will go to Geneva on October 22 to discuss independence and the State’s attitude. We had more lively press conferences and the search outside the Tavini building (see elsewhere) did not dampen the atmosphere. Looking very serious, the president of the Polynesian assembly, Tony Géros, and his … Read more
With a mortality rate of up to 88%, this very dangerous virus causes high fever often accompanied by hemorrhages affecting several organs. “The vaccines were tested by health officials here in Rwanda and by the standards office,” Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana told reporters. “Today, we will begin immunizing those most at risk from this virus, … Read more