A few months ago, in December 2024, the WHO had launched its report “Global surveillance and monitoring system for substandard and falsified medical products” with data from 2017 to 2021.
Health
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How can we leave those behind who are at higher TB risk?
When a person with presumptive TB is identified, then frontline workers of Humana People to People India get an X-Ray and TB test done. If found positive, the treatment is initiated without delay at the nearest public TB clinic.
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Catapulting funding crisis into opportunity by getting on track to end TB and tobacco use
Undernutrition ranked the 2ndbiggest TB risk factor in Indonesia with 84,000 people with TB disease notified in 2023. Diabetes, HIV and alcohol were the next three big risk factors for TB in the country.
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The establishment of the blood bank in Lira, and what this means for Lango
As construction of the blood bank moves forward, the people of Lango look forward to a future where no life is lost due to blood shortages.
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Ministry of Health to provide two ultrasound machines to Lamwo district
As Lamwo district expects the ultrasound machines, one has been stationed at Padibe Health Centre IV.
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Agago district VHTs express concerns over government neglect
VHTs in the district face other challenges, such as a lack of transportation, including bicycles and motorcycles for easy mobility while treating patients.
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Nutrition champions lead campaign against malnutrition in Adjumani
From April to September 2024, refugee settlements have shown higher vulnerability to acute malnutrition compared to host communities.
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Cancer survivor Okwir Gunya urges people to prioritize health screenings
Okwir Gunya has urged everyone and Lango cultural leaders to take advantage of the Uganda Cancer Institute in Gulu for screenings and treatment.
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Hundreds benefit from free dental camp at Oyam district health centers
Many beneficiaries who received treatment expressed immense gratitude, sharing how the free dental services had changed their lives.
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MP Aguti Nyangkori spends shs200 million on an ambulance for Dokolo
The new ambulance is expected to significantly reduce delays, ensuring that pregnant women and other patients receive prompt medical care.
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Who said what during the Lira RR hospital stakeholders meeting?
Dr. Fred Nyankori, chairman of the Lira Regional Referral Hospital board, reported receiving a CT-scan and working on the road to the police quarters across the hospital grounds.
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Amolatar church leaders urge community to combat HIV/AIDS risks, myths
Head of laity in one of the churches in Amolatar has urged Christians to avoid unnecessary sexual activities that could increase their risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.