Tag: Global Health

  • Stromectol and its Effectiveness against Resistant Parasites

    Stromectol and its Effectiveness against Resistant Parasites

    Stromectol, also known by its generic name Ivermectin, is an antiparasitic medication widely used in the medical field to combat various parasitic infections. It has gained attention for its remarkable effectiveness in treating parasites that have become resistant to other treatments. This article delves into the properties and effectiveness of Stromectol against resistant parasites. Understanding…

  • The Role of Stromectol in Global Health

    The Role of Stromectol in Global Health

    In recent years, the topic of global health has gained significant attention, with the international community striving to combat various health challenges prevalent in low-income countries. One essential component of addressing global health issues is the availability and accessibility of appropriate medications. Stromectol, also known as Ivermectin, has emerged as a vital tool in improving…

  • THE WHN DECLARES MONKEYPOX A PANDEMIC

    THE WHN DECLARES MONKEYPOX A PANDEMIC

    With the confirmed cases of Monkeypox growing week by week across multiple continents, it is alarming to note that the outbreak has already spread to 58 countries through local community transmission. The total number of confirmed cases currently stands at 3,417, and this number is expected to increase further, posing a major threat to public…

  • WHO approved the Covid-19 vaccine from the chinese company CanSino

    WHO approved the Covid-19 vaccine from the chinese company CanSino

    In a groundbreaking move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the coronavirus vaccine produced by the Chinese company CanSino Biologics to its emergency use list. The vaccine has demonstrated a 92% efficacy in thwarting severe forms of coronavirus infections and a 64% efficacy rate against symptomatic manifestation. Scientists at CanSino Biologics have leveraged a…

  • PFIZER WILL SUPPLY PATENT MEDICINES TO POOR COUNTRIES AT A REDUCED PRICE

    PFIZER WILL SUPPLY PATENT MEDICINES TO POOR COUNTRIES AT A REDUCED PRICE

    In a significant move towards global health equity, Pfizer, the American pharmaceutical giant, has declared its willingness to provide access to its patented medicines to impoverished nations at no charge. This altruistic gesture is a part of a new international endeavor, “Accord for a Healthier World,” as AFP reports. This announcement is expected to amplify…

  • THE OUTBREAK OF MONKEY POX IS UNLIKELY TO BECOME GLOBAL

    THE OUTBREAK OF MONKEY POX IS UNLIKELY TO BECOME GLOBAL

    The World Health Organization (WHO) reassures the public that the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox is not likely to escalate to a pandemic. However, the organization’s expert, Rosamund Lewis, admits that much is still unknown about the disease, including its exact transmission routes and the potential impact of smallpox vaccination discontinuation. Lewis emphasized that the WHO…

  • Monkeypox infection. Is there a vaccine?

    Monkeypox infection. Is there a vaccine?

    In May 2022, the monkeypox virus began to spread worldwide, which usually does not go beyond endemic countries. How is this disease transmitted, the symptoms, and is there a vaccine against it?   Where was the monkeypox virus found? In Europe, the first human infection with monkeypox was detected in the UK on 7 May.…

  • IN WHICH COUNTRIES ARE OUTBREAKS OF SMALLPOX OF MONKEYS RECORDED NOW

    IN WHICH COUNTRIES ARE OUTBREAKS OF SMALLPOX OF MONKEYS RECORDED NOW

    The latest summary contains information on 92 laboratory-confirmed and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox in 12 countries of the world that are not endemic to the monkeypox virus (i.e. there have been no outbreaks of the disease in these countries before). Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom are now leading in terms of the number…