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Global Shortage of Medical Oxygen Highlighted as Health Systems Struggle

On June 10, 2021, a global shortage of medical oxygen was highlighted, as health systems ...
  • 10 June 2021
  • Health

Kenya Procures More Drugs to Stem Excessive Bleeding After Birth

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has taken a significant step in improving maternal healthcare ...

  • 8 June 2021
  • Health
WHO

African countries pledge over $45M to WHO

African Countries Pledge Over $45M to WHO Several African nations have collectively pledged over $45 ...

  • 8 June 2021
  • Africa
Plastic waste a ticking time bomb

Unep: Plastic waste a ticking time bomb

The United Nations has issued a warning about the escalating threat to human health and ...

  • 7 June 2021
  • Health
The Urgent Need for Mental Health Care Reform in Africa

The Urgent Need for Mental Health Care Reform in Africa

Mental health care in Africa has faced longstanding neglect, with many countries lacking basic services. ...

  • 7 June 2021
  • Health

WHO Recognizes “Burnout” as an Official Medical Condition

On June 1, 2021, WHO officially recognized burnout as a medical condition, classifying it in ...
  • 1 June 2021
  • Health

WHO Declares Guinea Ebola-Free Following Deadly Outbreak

On May 12, 2021, WHO declared Guinea Ebola-free after a deadly outbreak claimed 12 lives. ...
  • 12 May 2021
  • Health

WHO Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

WHO grants emergency use authorization to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, expanding global vaccination efforts and aiding ...
  • 30 April 2021
  • Health

India Breaks World Record for Daily COVID-19 Cases Amid Second Wave

India records over 332,000 daily COVID-19 cases amid its second wave, marking the highest single-day ...
  • 23 April 2021
  • Health

Brazil Surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Brazil reports over 400,000 COVID-19 deaths as the country grapples with a severe outbreak, overwhelmed ...
  • 19 April 2021
  • Health
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