Day: December 8, 2022
UN agencies warn again of record hunger next year in West and Central Africa
The number of hungry people in West and Central Africa could reach a record high of 48 million next year, which should serve as a final “wake-up call” for regional governments to act now, three UN agencies said on Thursday. More than 35 million people, including 6.7 million children, are currently unable to meet their basic food and nutrition needs,
WHO: COVID-19 Sets Back Global Malaria Efforts, Especially in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has set global malaria control efforts back, especially in Africa, the World Health Organization says. However, this year’s World Malaria Report says countries were able to lessen disruptions to prevention, testing and treatment. In 2019, before the pandemic struck, there were 568,000 malaria deaths. Despite the pandemic and other humanitarian emergencies, WHO information shows concerted action by
WHO Urges Vigilance as COVID-19 Pandemic Wanes in Africa
The World Health Organization reports COVID-19 cases are continuing their downward spiral in Africa but warns the pandemic is not over and nations must remain vigilant. Following a recent four-week resurgence of COVID-19, cases and deaths once again are dropping in Africa. Since this month-long spike ended on November 20, the World Health Organization has recorded slightly more than 12,300
Cholera Cases Rise ‘Alarmingly’ in Democratic Republic of Congo Camps, Aid Workers Say
Aid workers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo warned Thursday of a possible “health disaster” because of an alarming surge in cholera cases in makeshift camps for displaced people. Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, said that between November 26 and December 7, 256 patients had been admitted to its cholera treatment center in Munigi, near
POWERCHINA offre un nouvel exemple de coopération Chine-Côte d’Ivoire au profit du peuple
PÉKIN, 8 décembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Un reportage de : CRI Online : POWERCHINA met en œuvre les concepts de consultation approfondie, de contribution conjointe et de bénéfices partagés, avec tout son cœur et sa sincérité, en Côte d’Ivoire, un pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest éloigné de la mer. La centrale hydroélectrique de Gribo-Popoli construite par POWERCHINA […]
Kathrin Jansen, Líder de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Vacinas, e Kizzmekia Corbett, Imunologista, Premiadas com as Medalhas Gold e Rising Star da Sabin, respectivamente
WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Sabin Vaccine Institute homenageou hoje duas cientistas extraordinárias pelas suas pesquisas inovadoras sobre vacinas que mudaram o curso da pandemia da COVID-19, avançaram a saúde pública e salvaram inúmeras vidas. A Gold Medal Albert B. Sabin de 2022 foi concedida à líder de pesquisa de vacinas Kathrin […]
La leader en recherche et développement de vaccins Kathrin Jansen et l’immunologue Kizzmekia Corbett se voient remettre respectivement la Médaille d’or et le prix Rising Star de Sabin
WASHINGTON, 07 déc. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le Sabin Vaccine Institute a récompensé aujourd’hui deux scientifiques extraordinaires pour leurs recherches de pointe en matière de vaccins qui ont permis de changer le cours de la pandémie de COVID-19, de faire progresser la santé publique et de sauver d’innombrables vies. La Médaille d’or Albert B. Sabin […]