DR Congo Ebola cases top 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreak
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo passed 10,000 as nearly half of those infected have died in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record.
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Zambezi Region records 33,944 malaria cases since January
Muyako, Choi and Sesheke clinics accounted for 49% of recent malaria cases in Namibia's Zambezi Region, where 33,944 cases were recorded this year.
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WHO calls for stronger Ebola surveillance in DR Congo
WHO called for stronger surveillance and more funding as new Ebola clusters were found in remote DR Congo, where 4,727 people have died.
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SGU urges risk-based breast cancer screening in Africa
St. George's University urges risk-based breast cancer screening in Africa as 21.9% of women diagnosed in five countries are under 40.
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WHO launches 2030 plan for 24-hour health threat detection
WHO’s new 2026-2030 Pandemic Hub strategy aims to help every country detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours by 2030.
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EU announces investment in health of almost €170M plan
Data confirms the EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million across African nations to boost medical resilience now.
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Psyllium fiber linked to better blood sugar control
Psyllium husk may support blood sugar control, with clinical research linking regular use to lower fasting glucose and HbA1c levels.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 8,376 confirmed cases
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 8,376 confirmed cases and 4,042 deaths, with transmission reported across seven provinces nationwide.
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Study links appendectomy to 58% lower colorectal cancer risk
A study of more than 30,000 appendicitis patients found appendectomy was linked to fewer later colorectal cancer diagnoses than antibiotics.
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DR Congo Ebola count reaches 8,067 cases across 7 provinces
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths across seven provinces, making it the country’s largest on record.