Cross River begins deworming campaign for school children
The Cross River State Government has launched a deworming campaign aimed at protecting school-age children from intestinal worm infections.
Lack of medications, destroyed medical centers, and cuts: how the war in Sudan has hit the most forgotten diseases
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has severely impacted healthcare, leading to the destruction of medical facilities and a lack of treatment for neglected tropical diseases.
Hyundai BioScience launches global clinical trial for 'universal dengue treatment' in Vietnam
Hyundai BioScience has initiated a global clinical trial for a dengue and similar disease treatment in Vietnam, marking a significant step in addressing tropical infectious diseases with no existing effective treatments.
The mission of the man who defeated leishmaniasis and today leads the fight against the deadly disease
Andrew Ochieng is on a mission to combat visceral leishmaniasis in the border region between Kenya and Uganda, drawing from his own experience of suffering from the disease.
Hospital in Goiânia opens selection process with salaries of up to R$ 9.4 thousand
The Dr. Anuar Auad State Hospital in Goiânia has launched a selection process for 28 positions with salaries reaching R$ 9,428.40, inviting a wide range of professionals from various educational backgrounds.
Unprecedented study advances treatment for heart failure caused by Chagas disease
A new study aims to improve treatment for heart failure associated with Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions.
Nigeria records 43,000 snakebites yearly amid antivenom shortages
Nigeria experiences 43,000 snakebites each year, with health experts calling for increased production and accessibility of antivenom to prevent fatalities.
50% of Nigerian clinics lack capacity to treat snakebites –Report
A new report reveals that over half of health facilities in Nigeria are not equipped to handle snakebite emergencies, highlighting serious deficiencies in healthcare infrastructure and access to antivenom.