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Toxoplasma Gondii: The Overlooked Threat to Pregnant Women and Fetus

2024-07-22

Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these devastating conditions would have been prevented if you took a simple test for the c...

Zika Virus: Safeguarding Maternal and Infant Health

2024-07-15

The Zika virus, which is primarily spread by Aedes species mosquitoes, has become a significant public health concern, especially for pregnant women.First identified in Uganda in 1947, the Zika virus has spread to var...

Health Alert: Rising Dengue Fever Cases

2024-07-08

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a significant global surge in dengue fever cases. This mosquito-borne virus, commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical climates, has be...

Could Food Poisoning Be the Reason for Your Stomach Pain?

2024-07-02

Stomach aches and diarrhea arecaused by various factors, including food poisoning, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It ischallengin...

Don't Let Bacteria Spoil Your Summer Swim Fun

2024-06-24

With summer just around the corner, many people are eager to enjoy their favorite swimming spots. However, it's crucial to be aware of potential bacteria alerts in lakes and rivers to ensure a safe swimming experi...

WHO Sounds Alarm on Global Health Threats

2024-06-17

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently raised alarms regarding several global health concerns. These include a surge in mosquito-borne illnesses, the emergence of a highly transmissible COVID-19 variant and ...

The Summer Surge of Salmonella Infections

2024-06-11

Salmonellais a pervasive type of bacteria that can cause a severe food poisoning known as Salmonellosis. Annually, it is estimated that 200 million to 1 billion cases of Salmonellainfections occur worldwide, leading t...

Climate Change's Role in the Spread of Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases

2024-06-04

Recent research published by the WHO Task Team on Climate Change, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Malaria, in collaboration with Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) underscores the critical need for expanded research ...