10 myths and misconceptions around modified mosquitoes
In the fight against mosquito-borne diseases, scientists have turned to groundbreaking genetic technologies to reduce disease transmission. However, Genetically Modified (GM) mosquitoes have raised concerns and sparked myths and misconceptions around it. Abraham Isah, OFAB Project officer, Nigeria demystifies them; 1. They are a hidden agenda There have been allegations that scientists have secret agendas, […]
World SuÃcide Prevention Day: Signs that one could be having suÃcidal thoughts
The world is marking World SuÃcide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. World SuÃcide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on September 10 every year, to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suÃcides. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), suicÃde is a major public health challenge, with more than 700,000 […]
‘Mpox is not new Covid’ – WHO expert allays fears
Mpox is “not the new Covid”, because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge told journalists, together we could – and must – tackle mpox. And […]
Kenya receives 940 mobile tablets worth Ksh49.4M from WHO for emergency response
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of 940 mobile tablets from the World Health Organization worth Ksh49,461,358 for emergency response efforts In a statement released on Thursday, March 28th, the Ministry expressed appreciation for the generous contribution noting that the donation will be a step towards enhancing digitization within the health sector. Cabinet Secretary […]
British Army in Kenya confirms cholera outbreak common in monkeys
The British Army in Kenya has confirmed a severe outbreak of cholera in Kenya with several cases reported in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. In a statement through the Directorate of Public Communications, a unique strain of the disease, commonly found in China and linked to farmed monkeys has been reported. “The British Army in Kenya has […]
Africa urged ‘not to lose faith’ in AstraZeneca jabs
Dr Richard Mihigo – the WHO’s head of immunisation in Africa – says the product had so far proved to be safe.
Netherlands suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Netherlands is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting in adults in Norway but WHO says jab is safe.