Monday, December 23, 2024
HomeLifestyleBeauty & Health

Beauty & Health

Russia allegedly ratches up war-crime executions of Ukrainian POWs: ‘Directions … are being issued’

Russia is allegedly ratcheting up its heinous war crimes, executing Ukrainian prisoners at an increasingly high rate — with 86% of all of the murders occurring this past year. At least 147 Ukrainian POWs have been executed since Russia invaded the country in 2022 — and 127 of them were killed just this year, according

Nottingham Forest prepared to take heed to presents for Tremendous Eagles star

English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are willing to listen to offers for Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi in January, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi has had a disappointing campaign with the Tricky Trees. The 27-year-old striker used to be the first-choice striker at the club, but he has been displaced by Chris Wood, who has been

Keep exploring

Kenya conducts a multisectoral Intra-Motion Evaluate to enhance response to ongoing mpox outbreak

Nairobi – Kenya’s Ministry of Health declared an Mpox outbreak on 31st July 2024 after the first case of a truck driver was detected and isolated in Taita-Taveta county. As of 12th December 2024, 28 confirmed Mpox cases have been reported across 12 counties  with 18 (64.3%) recoveries, 9 (32.1%) admissions and one (1) death

WHO Consultant’s remarks at celebration of finish of Marburg Virus Illness outbreak in Rwanda

I would like to congratulate the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Health, especially you Minister of Health, for the exceptional leadership in effectively containing the very first Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. Your decisive actions, unwavering commitment, and rapid response were instrumental in preventing widespread negative impact and safeguarding lives. This remarkable

Marburg outbreak in Rwanda declared over

Kigali, Rwanda – The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending these types of outbreaks. The outbreak, confirmed on 27 September 2024

Makerere College College of Public Well being celebrates 70 Years of Excellence

Kampala – Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) marked its 70th anniversary with a celebratory event in Kampala, bringing together dignitaries including State Minister for Primary Health Care Hon. Margaret Muhanga, Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, MakSPH Dean Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, and Ministry of Health Officials. The World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda

WHO and USAID Donate Check Kits to Strengthen Angola’s Mpox Response

18 December 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have donated a batch of molecular biology test kits for Mpox to Angola’s National Institute for Health Research (INIS). This collaboration aims to enhance Angola’s capacity to swiftly detect and respond to Mpox cases, marking an important step

Lesotho validates its Digital Well being Technique 2025-2030: A step in the direction of reworking Healthcare via Know-how

Maseru – The Ministry of Health of Lesotho, in partnership with key stakeholders and with technical and financial assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully validated its draft Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to harness the power of digital technologies to strengthen its healthcare system

Shifting in direction of the development of “zero tolerance” for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment

In collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to make strides in fostering safe and respectful workplaces across Ethiopia's health sector. A recent milestone in this endeavor was a one-day training workshop on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PRSEAH), held on October 28, 2024, in

UHC Day: Excessive health-care prices in Africa proceed to push over 150 million into poverty: new WHO report

Brazzaville - On Universal Health Coverage Day, a  new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional office for Africa finds that most African countries continue to rely heavily on out-of-pocket payments [1] (or out-of-pocket health spending) to fund their health services, and urges countries to reduce the financial strains that high health-care costs place

Ethiopia Advances Incapacity-Inclusive Well being Companies with Key Workshop in Adama

Adama, Ethiopia – A two-day workshop on advancing disability-inclusive health services in Ethiopia concluded successfully in Adama City, marking a significant step toward promoting health equity for persons with disabilities.  Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MOH) and Humanity and Inclusion (HI), the event brought together

WHO Receives Certificates of Benefit for Contributions to Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Sector

11 December 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the pharmaceutical sector. The award was presented during EPA's celebration of its 50-year journey. WHO was honored for its extensive efforts in strengthening Ethiopia’s regulatory systems, promoting

The arrival of MPOX in Angola

In a significant development for public health in Africa, Angola has reported its first case of MPOX (formerly known as Monkeypox), marking a new chapter in the ongoing battle against emerging infectious diseases. From now on, the country is facing an international health challenge that requires rapid and coordinated action, combining science, communication, and compassion

UN backs cholera vaccination in South Sudan

Juba, 10 December 2024 – Vaccinations have begun in response to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan.  Since 28 October 2024, a total of 2555 cases and 32 deaths have been reported, about 37% of them children. Some 150 000 people in Renk County are set to receive the life-saving vaccinations, procured and delivered with

Latest articles

Russia allegedly ratches up war-crime executions of Ukrainian POWs: ‘Directions … are being issued’

Russia is allegedly ratcheting up its heinous war crimes, executing Ukrainian prisoners at an increasingly high rate — with 86% of all of the murders occurring this past year. At least 147 Ukrainian POWs have been executed since Russia invaded the country in 2022 — and 127 of them were killed just this year, according

Trump’s religion journey mirrors America turning to God in difficult instances, Cardinal Dolan says

As Christmas approaches, the message of glimmering hope in the darkness might feel more relevant than ever. Whether inspired by the weight of a corrupt world, personal sorrow or the gloom that lingers during the short days of winter, people seem increasingly drawn to finding the light. That’s the message to take away from Cardinal

Aussie businessman Anthony Pratt donates $15.1 million to help President-elect Trump

Australian businessman Anthony Pratt has given over $15 million in support of President-elect Donald Trump, placing himself among the incoming commander-in-chief’s top five donors. The sizable donation from the executive chairman of 100% recycled paper and packaging company Pratt Industries puts him in elite company with big-dollar contributors like Elon Musk, Timothy Mellon, Miriam Adelson

Jets Week 16 report card: Jeff Ubrich’s ‘what the hell’ type led to very questionable selections

Grading the Jets’ 19-9 home loss to the Rams on Sunday. Offense The Jets moved the ball with some efficiency (321 total yards) but they could not score points and that’s the objective. The Jets somehow came away with just nine points despite having three drives of 14 plays or more and not punting once