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HEALTHSep 2WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 2Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuumMedical organizations are issuing their own vaccine guidelines to compensate for an absence of federal direction. This aims to provide public health recommendations where official policy is lacking.kyuk.org · United States
HEALTHSep 2Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuumMedical organizations are issuing vaccine guidance to address a perceived lack of federal leadership or policy on the matter.capeandislands.org · United States
HEALTHSep 2Cross River sustains 95% immunisation coverage, targets gapsBy Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Cross River State has sustained a 95 per cent national immunisation coverage rating, even as the state government moves to bridge gaps in vaccine access, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this yesterday in Calabar when an evaluation and surveillance team from the […] The post Cross River sustains 95% immunisation coverage, targets gaps appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2158 medical shops across Telangana issued show-cause notices for illegal sale of prescription drugs158 medical shops in Telangana have received show-cause notices for the illegal sale of prescription drugs. This action targets illicit pharmaceutical practices and aims to uphold public health standards.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 210 fake doctors held for running clinicsTheir stated educational qualifications ranged from Intermediate and Class X to degrees such as B.Com, BA and B.Sc.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 2House surgeons continue strike at Palakkad medical collegeThe protest was triggered by the transfer of two accident victims to another hospital because of inadequate services like X-ray and scanning. The doctors are demanding improvements to the hospital’s infrastructure.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 2DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concernsAs students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.Africanews [en]
HEALTHSep 2Keralam to roll out 24x7 specialty care at District, General HospitalsThe new facilities, to be called Pratheeksha Centres, will provide round-the-clock services in medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology. The government aims to establish at least one such centre in every district, says Health Minister, adding that pilot run of the initiative, which began at Punalur Taluk Hospital on September 1, has evoked good public responseThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 2Hong Kong police arrest clinic operator over sales of bogus ‘cancer vaccine’Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and woman from a clinic on suspicion of selling a laboratory reagent as a bogus vaccine against more than 20 types of cancer. The arrests followed a joint operation by the Department of Health and police, during which investigators raided 13 premises linked to the company, said Frank Chan Ling-fung, an assistant director of health who oversees drug matters. Chan said there had been no reports of illness among people who had received the “WT1 cancer...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 2NMA warns against harassment of health workersThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned Nigerians against harassing or intimidating healthcare workers, emphasising that medical personnel should not be blamed for every death recorded in hospitals. The post NMA warns against harassment of health workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuumIn the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.NPR News
HEALTHSep 2Caro Trippar said goodbye to Streams Telefe in the middle of her cancer treatment: “I can no longer sustain it"The influencer was diagnosed at 34 years old and after becoming a mother for the first time. The reasons why she will no longer be on air.Clarín
HEALTHSep 2Stigma keeps Ugandans with mental illness from careSocial stigma is preventing individuals with mental illness in Uganda from accessing necessary care. This points to a significant public health challenge in the region.independent.co.ug · Uganda
HEALTHSep 2Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare ? An article discusses the long-term situation of children who were infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare. It reflects on past health crises and their lasting impact.wyso.org · United States
HEALTHSep 2Rochester Regional explains mild asthma risks and treatmentRochester Regional is providing information regarding the risks and treatment options for mild asthma. This serves to educate the public on a common health condition.fingerlakes1.com · United States
HEALTHSep 2NIMHANS, Karnataka prisons sign MoU to strengthen inmates’ mental healthcareNIMHANS and Karnataka prisons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen mental healthcare for inmates. This agreement aims to improve mental health services within the prison system.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 2More than 500 children poisoned by free meals from a controversial school feeding programIt happened in a boarding school in Indonesia, where at least 200 children are still hospitalized. The questioned food plan of President Prabowo Subianto has already produced more than 300 outbreaks, affecting about 40 thousand students.Clarín
HEALTHSep 2United Therapeutics bid to expand nebulized Tyvaso label gets FDA reviewUnited Therapeutics' request to expand the label for nebulized Tyvaso is under review by the FDA. This indicates a potential broadening of the drug's approved uses.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 2Avoid sugar in Nutrimix for anganwadi children: Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child RightsCommission was acting on a complaint that the Amrutham Nutrimix contains 20% sugar, which is against WHO guidelinesThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 2Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds of cases. Why does this problem keep occurring?NPR News
HEALTHSep 2Dengue cases in West Bengal cross 4,000, seven dead; CM says situation under controlWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari also said that the State government will not hide figures of dengue and urged medical practitioners to mention dengue fever in prescriptions if the patients are infected with the vector borne diseaseThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 2Teva posts mid-stage trial win for celiac disease therapy developed with Royalty PharmaTeva achieved a successful mid-stage clinical trial result for a celiac disease therapy developed in partnership with Royalty Pharma. This indicates progress in treating the condition.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 2Diphtheria Death Rate Climbs To 5.6% In Katsina As Health Officials Blame Late Hospital VisitsAccording to the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Shaima'u Abba, despite intensified government interventions, many patients are still arriving at health facilities only after developing severe complications, making treatment more difficult and increasing the risk of death. The post Diphtheria Death Rate Climbs To 5.6% In Katsina As Health Officials Blame Late Hospital Visits appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV