play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • cover play_arrow

    LISTEN NOW: JafriQ Radio Live On Jafriq Radio

Health and Medicine

178 Results / Page 4 of 20

Background

Africa

Africa: Vaccinating Care Home Residents Reduced Deaths, but the Effect Was Small – New Study

[ad_1] Vaccinating older people probably did avert some deaths in 2021, but the effects were small. And even those small effects on mortality seem to have dissipated during the booster programme. That's the conclusion of our new study, published in the European Economic Review. COVID-related deaths decreased significantly in most of Europe and the US from the middle of 2021. Although this reduction coincided with the rollout of COVID vaccines, it has proved surprisingly difficult to identify the extent to […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Examining Africa’s Climate-Disease Connection

[ad_1] At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) set for 20 -31 October 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of C0P29, is a pivotal event highlighting Africa's role in global discussions on climate change-health interlinkages. For Africa Renewal, Baboki Kayawe interviewed the conference chairperson, Dr. Fortunate Machanguri, to explore the critical issues at hand. […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness

[ad_1] Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. The devoted husband and father of three has long battled a serious lung disease that instilled in him a profound fear of death. This struggle persisted until January 2024, when he underwent surgery that restored his hope for life. Kibonge concealed his illness from the public, worried that disclosing it would discourage those around him […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: To Shape Africa’s Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way

[ad_1] As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak, and the Marburg virus in Rwanda have underscored the urgent need for strategic investments. At the core of this endeavor should be a meaningful engagement of the youth in advancing local biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Many African countries have recognized the imperative to boost local manufacturing capabilities. Rwanda, for instance, is home […]

todayOctober 19, 2024 3

News

Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives

[ad_1] A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Uganda is preparing to celebrate International White Cane Day on November 17, 2024, under the theme "A White Cane for Every Blind Person." The initiative, spearheaded by Hon. Asamo Hellen Grace, Minister of State for Disability Affairs, is aimed at raising awareness about the rights and mobility needs of visually impaired […]

todayOctober 18, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: 1,100 Mpox Deaths Recorded Across Africa – CDC

[ad_1] Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action. In all, 42,000 cases have been recorded in Africa since January, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said, with cases reported for the first time in Zambia and Zimbabwe. This brings to 18 the number of African countries where mpox has been officially detected this year, it said. […]

todayOctober 18, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Claims 15 Lives

[ad_1] Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media briefing. "Seventeen people are in isolation and care, 30 have recovered, and more than 800 contacts are being followed up," Tedros said. He echoed previous statements that travel and trade restrictions are unnecessary and could harm local economies. Meanwhile, a clinical trial for vaccines and treatments has commenced, involving partnerships with […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 3

News

South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant – South African News Briefs – October 17, 2024

[ad_1]   Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant In a bold stride towards modern urbanization, President Cyril Ramaphosa's vision for the Lanseria Smart City is taking shape, reports IOL. Set to break ground later this month, a cutting-edge water treatment plant will serve as the cornerstone of this development, with a capacity to produce 2 megalitres of water per day. This facility, with a budget exceeding R320 million, aims to tackle the region's infrastructure challenges while minimizing […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: WHO Africa Chief Lauds Rwanda’s ‘Swift’ Response to Marburg Outbreak

[ad_1] World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Wednesday, October 16, visited Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali and thanked Rwandan health workers and survivors for their work and bravery. .@WHORwanda honoured to host @WHOAFRO Regional Director @MoetiTshidi in Kigali . She visited key sites at the centre of the #Marburg outbreak response, including the Command Centre and treatment centre, where she thanked health workers and survivors for their work & bravery. pic.twitter.com/YPULwANQwf-- WHO Rwanda […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 6

play_arrowRadio
DON'T MISS ANYTHING!

Subscribe to our newsletter

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 

    0%