More than 18,700 mpox cases detected in Africa since January: Health agency

More than 18,700 mpox cases detected in Africa since January: Health agency

A total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox were reported in Africa since the beginning of the year, including 1,200 cases in one week alone, the African Union health agency said Saturday.The figure reflects cases of all strains of the virus, not specifically the new more deadly and more transmissible Clade 1b which … Read more

Smartphones Effect On Kids Under 10 Go Beyond Eyes Says Doctors

Smartphones Effect On Kids Under 10 Go Beyond Eyes Says Doctors

Home Technology Smartphones Effect On Kids Under 10 Go Beyond Eyes Says Doctors The doctor noted that illnesses such as “diarrhoea, fever, and other health issues are observed in children who spend excessive time on their devices”. Published: March 10, 2024 1:07 AM IST By IANS Smartphones Effect On Kids Under 10 Go Beyond Eyes … Read more

WHO Decries Deadly Strike On Gaza Refugee Camp

WHO Decries Deadly Strike On Gaza Refugee Camp

WHO staff visited Monday a Gaza hospital receiving casualties from deadly strikes on a refugee camp. Geneva: World Health Organization staff visited Monday a Gaza hospital receiving casualties from deadly strikes on a refugee camp, hearing distressing stories of entire families killed and seeing dying children. “WHO’s team heard harrowing accounts shared by health workers … Read more

Number Of New Covid Cases Increased 52% Globally In One Month: WHO

Number Of New Covid Cases Increased 52% Globally In One Month: WHO

The number of new COVID cases increased by 52 per cent during the past four-odd weeks New Delhi: The number of new COVID cases increased by 52 per cent during the past four-odd weeks, the WHO said, with over 850 000 new cases reported during the period. The number of new deaths decreased by 8 … Read more