Tag: #GlobalHealth
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CHINA LAUNCHES DOMESTIC NINE-VALENT HPV VACCINE TO EXPAND CERVICAL CANCER PROTECTION
New vaccine rollout aims to protect millions of women aged 9-45 against HPV-related cancers. China began administering its homegrown nine-valent HPV vaccine in Xiamen, targeting females aged 9 to 45 for enhanced cervical cancer prevention. Two doses are required for ages 9-17, and three for adults up to 45. Cervical cancer, linked to HPV, affects…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK DECLARED IN DRC’S KASAI PROVINCE WITH 15 DEATHS
WHO and DRC health teams mobilize to contain deadly Ebola Zaire strain amid challenging conditions. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The rare and severe Ebola Zaire strain was identified, prompting deployment of WHO and national rapid response teams, vaccines,…
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AIRCRAFT TOILET WASTE COULD SIGNAL GLOBAL SPREAD OF SUPERBUGS, STUDY FINDS
Australian-led research reveals that wastewater from international flights can detect antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs before they spread widely. Analyzing sewage from 44 flights arriving in Australia, scientists found high-priority pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, especially on flights from Asia. The study, led by CSIRO, highlights aircraft wastewater as a non-invasive, cost-effective early warning tool for tracking…
