A global charity confirmed it is bringing a state-of-the-art hospital to those in need along Africa's west coast.
Because over 50% of the world's population lives within 100 miles of the coast, Texas-based Mercy Ships can sail modern hospital ships directly to people in The Gambia and Senegal without access to medical care.
The newest ship in the Mercy Ships feet welcomes patients on board in the port of Dakar, Senegal.
West Africa Regains Floating Hospital Access
Intrahousehold Flu Infections Increased During the Pandemic
While Influenza virus infections declined globally during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study found an increased risk of household transmission of influenza A(H3N2) in the 2021-2022 flu season compared with prepandemic seasons.
More frequent interaction with an infected person would be expected to increase infection risk, and in 2021-2022, household contacts reported spending more time in the same room with others.
Intrahousehold Flu Infections Increased During the Pandemic
While Influenza virus infections declined globally during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study found an increased risk of household transmission of influenza A(H3N2) in the 2021-2022 flu season compared with prepandemic seasons.
More frequent interaction with an infected person would be expected to increase infection risk, and in 2021-2022, household contacts reported spending more time in the same room with others.
Breast Milk of Vaccinated Moms Provides COVID-19 Protection to Infants
With maternal vaccination, SARS-CoV-2-specific IgA and IgG levels detected in infant stool through six months
Biden to Lift COVID-19 Emergencies in May
After that, COVID-19 would be treated as an endemic threat managed by more typical public health authorities
Tri-demic Surged Pneumonia Cases in 2023
The combination of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) severely strained hospitals this winter.
Although many people infected with these airborne viruses will recover, many develop pneumonia and require hospital treatment.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that viruses, bacteria, or fungi can cause. And it causes air sacs to fill up, making it harder to breathe and for organs to get enough oxygen.
First-in-Human Marburg Vaccine Study Shows Promise
The peer-review journal Lancet recently published a study that found a vaccine candidate targeting the Marburg virus (MARV) was safe and induced an immune response in a small, first-in-human clinical trial.
The vaccine known as cAd3-Marburg vaccine, developed by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), could become an essential tool if approved to respond to future Marburg virus outbreaks.
COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tipping Point: WHO
Organization’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met last week to discuss COVID-19
Long COVID Explored in University Settings
Higher prevalence seen among those with underlying conditions, not fully vaccinated, former/current smokers
Wait Time Disparities Increased for VA Care During the Pandemic
Wait time disparities most significant for orthopedic services for both Black and Hispanic veterans