This document is the second in a series of global reports describing progress towards the 2030 targets set in Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030. It describes a wide range of activities, accomplishments and challenges across the portfolio of …
The spread of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals can be limited by sanitation methods that remodulate the hospital microbiota, leading to lower antimicrobial consumption and costs, according to a paper in Infection and Drug Resistance co-authored by two Bocconi University scholars (for the part related to costs) with University of Ferrara …
Kenya's health ministry said Thursday it will increase budgetary allocations towards the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. Jackson Kioko, director of medical services in the Ministry of Health said that availability of sufficient funds will boost response to the rising toll of lifestyle diseases that have worsened …
The 2015-2016 El Niño event brought weather conditions that triggered regional disease outbreaks throughout the world, according to a new NASA study that is the first to comprehensively assess the public health impacts of the major climate event on a global scale. El Niño is an irregularly recurring climate pattern …
The diseases afflicting the African population are responsible for a substantial loss in health, estimated at 704 765 879 DALYs in 2015 alone. In the WHO African Region, total losses amounted to 629 603 271 DALYs. Out of that total, 416 671 978 DALYs (59.1%) were from communicable, maternal, perinatal …
Two people died and eight others were hospitalized following an anthrax outbreak in northern Tanzania's district of Moshi, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Anna Mghwira, Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner said eight people were receiving treatment in two different hospitals. Five were admitted at Kilema Mission Hospital in the district and three others …
The U.S. has counted more measles cases in the first two months of this year than in all of 2017, and part of the rising threat is misinformation that makes some parents balk at a crucial vaccine, federal health officials told Congress Wednesday. Yet the vaccine is hugely effective and …
In line with the Government of India’s deep commitment towards elimination of viral hepatitis, the “National Action Plan – Viral Hepatitis” was launched by Union Minister of State, Health & Family Welfare. Viral hepatitis is recognized as an important public health problem across the world. According to WHO estimates, viral …
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme, a new initiative under the National Health Mission, marks the beginning of the nation’s journey to control Viral Hepatitis and thereby reducing mortality and morbidity attributed to it. It is envisioned that this programme wilt reach large number of persons possible harboring the infection. …
Refusal or hesitation to get vaccination against deadly diseases despite availability of vaccines is seen as one of the top threats to public health, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN agency recently released a list of what it considers the top 10 threats to global health for 2019, …
Public funding in India in the field of research and development for neglected diseases has increased significantly by Rs 135 crore since 2009, says a new report. The report conducted by G-Finder a project that tracks and reports on global investments into research and development (R&D;) for neglected diseases which …
Uganda’s capital Kampala is experiencing a Cholera outbreak which has left eight people admitted to an isolation center, a ministry of health official said here on Tuesday. "Eight people are admitted at an isolation center at the China-Uganda Friendship Hospital in Kampala," Emma Ainebyoona, ministry of health spokesperson told Xinhua …
Researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscle, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved health and protection against aging-associated diseases. In a University of California, Irvine, United States (U.S.)-led study, researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shantanu Bapuli Vs State of Haryana dated 02/01/2019 regarding untreated drain water is being discharged into the Municipal Corporation Faridabad land in Sector 91, Surya Nagar, Phase – II, Faridabad having potential for causing diseases. NGT directs the Municipal Corporation, …
A report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals a swift upward trajectory of global health spending, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where health spending is growing on an annual average of 6% compared to 4% in high-income countries. Titled ‘Public Spending on Health: A Closer Look at …
The Health Department has intensified the surveillance and opened isolation wards as three H1N1 deaths and 15 confirmed cases were reported from the district in November. Currently throat swab collecting centres have been set up in 10 major hospitals in Kollam and all private hospitals and drug stores have been …
Romaine lettuce has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli in the US and Canada, health officials say. At least 32 people have been sickened in the US, with 13 taken to hospital, while another 18 people have been stricken in Canada. US officials said consumers, restaurants and retailers …
Many of the world's top drugmakers are not doing enough to provide medicines to poor countries, leaving big gaps in access to treatments in crucial disease areas, including cancer, according to a new report on Tuesday. The non-profit Access to Medicine Foundation (AMF) found companies overall were doing more than …
The Access to Medicine Index finds that a handful of pharmaceutical companies are developing the bulk of urgently needed new medicines for the poor. The development of new medical products that are considered the highest priority for people in developing countries is highly concentrated - among five pharmaceutical companies and …
This year's report shows that after an unprecedented period of success in global malaria control, progress has stalled. Data from 2015–2017 highlight that no significant progress in reducing global malaria cases was made in this period. There were an estimated 219 million cases and 435 000 related deaths in 2017. …
Chronic diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, AIDs/HIV infection and Morbid obesity should be covered under medical cover if a person contracts such ailments after buying a health insurance policy, according to recommendations of a panel set up by Irdai. The working group has also suggested a list of 17 diseases, including …
