Today marks the 16th World Malaria Day and an appropriate time for everyone to take stock of malaria's devastating impact in the African Region.
It's Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, and implement, wrote the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, on April 25, 2023.
Excerpts from his announcement are included below:
Time to Deliver Zero Malaria by Investing, Innovation, and Implementation
Racial Disparities in Stroke Mortality Increased During Pandemic
Absolute difference in age-adjusted stroke death rate between Black, White adults was 21.7 percent higher during pandemic
Human Bird Flu Infection Explained
While any avian influenza infection in a human can cause severe disease, the recent bird flu outbreaks have elevated various concerns.
Whenever avian influenza viruses are circulating in poultry, wild birds, or mammals, there is a risk for humans due to exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments.
Globally, eleven human influenza A H5N1 2.3.4.4b infections have been reported during 2022-2023.
Where Did This Bird Flu Outbreak Originate
A team of researchers has tracked the arrival and progression of H5N1 bird flu (Avian influenza) outbreaks in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Led by the University of Maryland (UMD) researchers, this team found an unusual change from seasonal highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI) to year-round infections and a far more significant impact on birds, mammals, and people.
Which Sexually Transmitted Disease is Vaccine-Preventable
While several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) lack preventive vaccines, such as herpes, HIV, and chlamydia, cervical cancer is a disease that can be prevented with an effective vaccine.
Furthermore, real-world data indicates only one dose is needed to protect certain women from this cancer.
AAN: Atogepant Efficacious for Preventive Treatment of Migraine
Findings seen in participants who previously failed two to four classes of oral preventive migraine medications
Adverse Events Detailed for Teen COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Overall, 17.7 cases of myocarditis reported per million vaccinations; 77 percent had symptom resolution at time of report
$1.3 Billion Award Expands Airport Screening
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced awards for a combined total value of up to $1.3 billion for Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for deployment across TSA checkpoints starting in the Summer of 2023.
CT scanners checked baggage and are sized to fit the checkpoint environment.
Furthermore, these innovative CT scanners apply sophisticated algorithms and create 3-D rotatable images to help TSA operators detect prohibited items.
Rate of Self-Poisoning Increased During Pandemic for 10- to 19-Year-Olds
Increases in rates of 73.0, 48.8, and 36.8 percent seen for children aged 10 to 12 years, 13 to 15 years, and girls
Discrimination in Health Care Linked to Nonvaccination Against COVID-19
Reported experiences of racial and ethnic discrimination linked to difference in prevalence of nonvaccination