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In response to Angola’s cholera outbreak in January 2025, the Angola Red Cross is delivering treated water and hygiene education to impacted communities. Volunteers have been actively distributing water treatment …
World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and IFRC Tackle Cholera Crisis with Safe Water and Hygiene Education Read More
In 2023, the Volta region reported 778 new HIV infections, 4.4% of Ghana’s total. The regional adult prevalence rate is 1.35%, with significant rates among key populations. Initiatives for prevention, …
HIV Infections Surge in Ghana’s Volta Region: A Call for Action Read More
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has strengthened efforts to combat counterfeit fertilizers in Kenya’s North Rift, particularly in Uasin Gishu and Nakuru counties. Recent operations led to arrests and the seizure …
Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Counterfeit Fertilizer in North Rift Read More
Brazil faces increasing scrutiny over pesticide legislation as it prepares for COP30. Bill 1833/2023 proposes reducing current safety distance requirements for pesticide applications, raising health and environmental concerns among experts …
Pesticide Legislation Under Scrutiny as Brazil Prepares for COP30 Read More
Botswana has recorded 50 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, primarily affecting young children in Gaborone and Francistown. The Ministry of Health has assured the public regarding the mild …
Botswana’s Ministry of Health Reports 50 Cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Read More
Recent food poisoning outbreaks have been reported in China, Belgium, India, Canada, and the UK, highlighting failures in hygiene practices and unsafe food handling. Investigations are ongoing across these regions, …
Recent International Food Poisoning Incidents and Responses Read More
An outbreak of an infectious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to multiple deaths, initially causing fears of an Ebola-like crisis. Investigations suggest the outbreak may be …
Potential Cause of Infectious Disease Outbreak in the Congo: Contaminated Water Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces an outbreak of a mysterious disease linked to contaminated water sources, not a bat origin. Initial fears of a severe virus reminiscent of Ebola …
Outbreak in the Congo: Disease Linked to Contaminated Water, Not Animals Read More
Recent food poisoning outbreaks have been reported globally, including acute gastroenteritis in Hong Kong, rising salmonella cases in Belgium, a tragic incident in India, a listeria outbreak in Canada, and …
International Food Poisoning Outbreaks: A Global Perspective Read More
Mozambique records around 9,300 annual deaths from tobacco-related diseases, which is 3.5% of all deaths. Tobacco consumption leads to significant economic losses, totaling 11.7 billion meticais. Urgent implementation of tobacco …
Mozambique Faces Urgent Call to Combat Tobacco-Related Deaths and Economic Losses Read More