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02/12/2024
How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis, according to experts
Take the child’s age into account when talking to a young person about a parent’s cancer diagnosis, expert say.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/22/health/talking-to-kids-cancer-wellness/index.html
Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and toilets, and shortage of cholera vaccine
The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision calls for urgent fast-tracking of life-saving measures.
Call for urgent agreement on international deal to prepare for and prevent future pandemics
“A pandemic accord is critical to safeguard our collective future. Only a strong global pact on pandemics can protect future generations from a repeat of the COVID-19 crisis, which led to millions of deaths and caused widespread social and economic devastation, owing not least to insufficient international collaboration,” the leaders write in their joint letter.
WHO urges investments for the scale up of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment
The analysis shows that modest investments could lead to significant health and economic benefits in all four countries, with a return on investment up to US$ 39 gained for every dollar invested.
Sugar substitutes aid weight loss without raising heart disease, diabetes risk
New research suggests replacing sugar with low or no-calorie sweeteners could aid weight management after rapid weight loss without increasing the risk of diabetes or heart disease.
How type 2 diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
Researchers report that evidence suggests there is a relationship between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease risk, something that some health professionals call type 3 diabetes.
Over 3 billion people now live with a neurological condition: What this means
According to the study findings, neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide.
African countries urged to take actions to end TB by 2030
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major causes of death in Africa, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year, African Union (AU) officials have said.
https://www.independent.co.ug/african-countries-urged-to-take-actions-to-end-tb-by-2030/
MOH: Each day, 30 of 250 people who get TB die
Efforts are underway to shorten the duration of TB treatment, with plans to reduce it from six to four months for children. Experts are developing protocols to further shorten treatment duration to two months, particularly for mild cases among children.
https://www.independent.co.ug/moh-30-of-250-people-who-get-tb-each-day-die/
