Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Bern Inselpital and University Hospital of Bern and the University of Bern (UNIBE) have discovered that hidden mutations in non-coding DNA are responsible for the ageing of certain tissues, such as those in the liver. The accumulation of mutations in DNA is often mentioned as an explanation for…
A coalition of global health organizations, including Lifebox, Smile Train, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), and the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA), have joined forces to address a critical gap in anesthesia safety: the lack of capnography in low-resource settings, a situation endangering countless lives. At a press conference during the…
Post-partum haemorrhage accounts for over 40% of maternal deaths in Kenya. But in a Makueni County hospital, a new treatment protocol is making a clear difference. 12 September 2024 by Muthoki Kithanze Having soaked up great quantities of advice from friends who had given birth before, Gladys Musenya, 23, could envision the sequence of her…
The virus has surged in recent years, causing public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024. 30 August 2024 by Gavi Staff Factfile: mpox Type: Virus Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle ache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion, followed by a rash on the face, hands and feet, that can spread to the inside of…
The ECHOS SANTE Media Group has announced the 2nd edition of the African Health Leadership Prize (PALSA), a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and honoring the exceptional contributions of healthcare stakeholders across Africa. This year’s PALSA event, set to be more grand and inclusive than ever, will see the participation of 30 African countries. The…
A recent study highlights the importance of cervical cancer screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus for everyone. 3 September 2024 by Linda Geddes Catholic nuns aren’t a population that many people would expect to be at risk of cervical cancer. Indeed, a widespread assumption that human papillomavirus (HPV) is only spread through sexual contact has meant…
Our glycaemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to maintain our blood sugar levels. If these cells malfunction, the balance is broken, and diabetes develops. Until now, the scientific community agreed that beta cells needed the other hormone-producing cells of the pancreas to function properly. A team from…
Summary: Health officials in Uganda told Global Press Journal to ignore information provided by health workers at the border. Reporter Byline: Apophia Agiresaasi, Global Press Uganda; Nakisanze Segawa, Global Press Uganda; Noella Nyirabihogo, Global Press DRC This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. MUNIGI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Esther Mwema assumed her 4-year-old son…
Anxiety is widespread in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the local hospital continues to admit new mpox cases. 20 August 2024 by Patrick Kahondwa Although endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), mpox has seen a significant and alarming rise over the past two years, now affecting all of the country’s…
Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer Swipha has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for their sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), a key medication used to prevent malaria in pregnant women. This marks a major achievement in Africa’s fight against malaria, particularly in Nigeria, which bears the highest malaria burden globally. The company underwent a rigorous process to submit…