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02/12/2024
Dating someone new? Here’s how to ask them about their STI status
Talking about STI status and testing can be more comfortable if you use a kind yet assertive approach, experts say.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/14/health/stis-how-to-talk-to-partner-wellness/index.html
In a world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Nigeria is one of the 26 meningitis hyper-endemic countries of Africa, situated in the area known as the African Meningitis Belt. Last year, there was a 50% jump in annual meningitis cases reported across Africa.
Poison board stops sale of cough syrup after death claims
Benylin Pediatrics is also used for the treatment of hay fever and allergies in children.
These foods don’t deserve their bad reputations, dietitians and doctors say
Eggs, coffee, and potatoes are among the foods health experts think get a bad rap for some reasons.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/healthy-foods-bad-reputations-coffee-eggs-rcna147196
‘Uganda Govt must learn from COVID-19 funding mess’
Four years after the Uganda government went on a borrowing spree in its response towards the COVID-19 pandemic, civil society actors insist the government must fully account for all the funds it got from grants, donations, and loans.
https://www.independent.co.ug/uganda-govt-must-learn-from-covid-19-funding-mess/
MPs reiterate call to recruit more health workers
The Health Committee has reiterated the call to recruit health workers at all levels of health facilities saying that whereas the government has invested in hardware components within the healthcare delivery system, less attention has been given to the critical human resources.
https://www.independent.co.ug/mps-reiterate-call-to-recruit-more-health-workers/
Are plant-based meat substitutes better for the heart than meat options?
Diets rich in plant-based foods have been found beneficial for heart and metabolic health, thanks to their wide variety of health-promoting components like vitamins, fibers, and antioxidants.
Drug shortages reach record high in the US
There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/12/health/drug-shortage-record-high/index.html
Dating someone new? Here’s how to ask them about their STI status
Talking about STI status and testing can be more comfortable if you use a kind yet assertive approach, experts say.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/14/health/stis-how-to-talk-to-partner-wellness/index.html
7 Surprising Facts About Depression
Women are 70% more likely to experience depression than men.
WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections claiming 3500 lives each day
New data from 187 countries show that the estimated number of deaths from viral hepatitis increased from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. Of these, 83% were caused by hepatitis B and 17% by hepatitis C. Every day, 3500 people are dying globally due to hepatitis B and C infections.
