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An outbreak of Mpoxen, formerly known as monkeypox, has sparked alarm across several African countries, with a significant surge in infections in recent months. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a health emergency of international concern this week, as the tally of infections has surpassed 15,000, resulting in 461 deaths in 2024. The International Health Organization reported a troubling 160% increase in infections and a 19% rise in fatalities compared to the same period last year, underscoring the urgency for a coordinated global response to contain the outbreaks and mitigate the crisis. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that an international health emergency represents the highest level of alert under int...

The World Health Organization has officially labeled the recent outbreaks of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African regions as a global health emergency. This declaration comes as cases of the virus have been confirmed in both children and adults across more than a dozen countries, with the emergence of a novel strain of the virus. Unfortunately, the availability of the vaccine in Africa remains limited. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) recently raised the alarm about the escalating monkeypox outbreaks, which have resulted in over 500 deaths. Urgent international aid has been called for to contain the spread of the virus and prevent further casualties. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep concern, emphasi...

In 2020, amidst the wildfires in Sonoma County, California, Maria Salinas persisted in harvesting grapes as ash descended and smoke enveloped the surroundings. His saliva turned black from inhaling the toxic fumes, leading him to seek emergency medical care on one occasion due to breathing difficulties. Upon recuperating, he promptly returned to work, undeterred by the ongoing fires. “The compulsion to work stems from necessity,” remarked Salinas, hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico. “Out of necessity, we constantly put ourselves in peril, be it from fire, disaster, changing weather conditions, whether hot or cold.” In the United States, the frequency and severity of forest fires are escalating due to climate change. Recent studies indicate that wildfires pose health hazards to migrant agricultur...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has increased its support to combat a substantial surge in dengue cases in Central America. Compared to the previous year, the region has seen a 98% rise in dengue incidence. Across the entire American continent in 2024, a record-breaking number of over 11 million reported cases and more than 5,900 related deaths have been recorded. To tackle this situation, PAHO has implemented various strategies. Since 2023, a comprehensive plan in partnership with the Executive Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (SE-COMISCA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States has been initiated. This plan involves training in management, diagnosis, clinical care, and vector...

A recent study published by Lancet Public Health has revealed a concerning trend – younger generations are facing a higher risk of certain types of cancer. Dr. Jonathan Villena, a breast cancer surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine Center and spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, highlighted that cancers such as breast, prostate, melanoma, kidney, endometrial, and pancreatic cancer have seen an increase in incidence among individuals under 55 years old. While the exact factors behind this surge remain unknown, experts suggest that obesity could be a contributing factor. Dr. Nathalie Mantilla, a specialist in colon and rectal surgery, pointed out the potential role of processed foods and lack of fiber in the diet as potential risk factors. The study also noted a significant rise in co...