Category: Health

Mpox Cases Surge: What You Should Know About the Latest Global Outbreaks and WHO Response

Mpox Cases Surge: What You Should Know About the Latest Global Outbreaks and WHO Response

Mpox, a viral illness once called monkeypox, has caused global outbreaks with surging cases in the DRC and neighboring countries. Symptoms can be severe, and the WHO has flagged the issue as a public health emergency, urging vaccination and preventative measures.

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Kerala on Edge: Awaiting Results for Nipah Virus Contacts

Kerala on Edge: Awaiting Results for Nipah Virus Contacts

Kerala's health officials are anticipating the test results from 13 contacts of a boy who died from the Nipah virus. Six of these individuals have shown symptoms, while a broader contact list includes over 300 people. Authorities are investigating the source and working to contain the outbreak.

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Public Opinion Sought on Arrest of Officials for Life Esidimeni Tragedy

Public Opinion Sought on Arrest of Officials for Life Esidimeni Tragedy

A public poll is being conducted to determine if Qedani Mahlangu and Makgabo Manamela should be arrested for their involvement in the deaths of 144 psychiatric patients at Life Esidimeni. Judge Mmonoa Teffo found them negligent, and the NPA is considering prosecution. The tragedy unfolded when patients were moved to unlicensed facilities, leading to fatalities.

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Infected Blood Scandal: UK Inquiry Uncovers Decades of Neglect and Cover-up

Infected Blood Scandal: UK Inquiry Uncovers Decades of Neglect and Cover-up

A monumental report from the Infected Blood Inquiry has uncovered a decades-long cover-up involving tainted blood transfusions in the UK. Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis, with around 3,000 deaths already recorded. The scandal, unfolding from the 1970s to early 1990s, implicates multiple administrations and health professionals for failing to act despite knowing the risks.

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