A herbal tea that could combat malaria is due to start its first clinical trial in July, researchers have announced. The brew, called Saye, will be trialled against the conventional malaria drug artemisinin with funding from the Ministry of Health in Burkina Faso.
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Liberia At Crossroads of Being Declared ‘Ebola Free’, If…
Apr 28, 2015 0
As Liberia stands to be declared Ebola-free on May 9, if no new cases are reported, the Africa Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Matshidiso R. Moeti, assured that WHO will continue to work with Liberia in making ensuring the Ebola virus does not return through its borders.
Two in three people in the world still don’t get access to safe and affordable surgery
Apr 28, 2015 0
It turns out that 2/3rd of our world’s population are still deprived of safe and affordable surgery. According to a major new Commission, 5 billion people worldwide do not have access to safe and affordable surgery and anaesthesia when they need it, and access is worst in low-income and lower-middle income countries, where as many as 9 out of 10 people cannot access basic surgical care.
WHO gives emergency health kits, funds to quake-hit Nepal
Apr 28, 2015 0
The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over four emergency health kits comprising medicines and medical supplies and USD 1,75,000 to meet the immediate health needs of quake hit people of Nepal.
Ella Foundation completes preliminary studies on Ebola vaccine
Apr 28, 2015 0
Ella Foundation on Monday announced that it has successfully completed preliminary studies to develop a vaccine for the Ebola virus, which has claimed hundreds of lives in West Africa.
State Department identifies two American mountain climbers killed in Nepal earthquake, as death toll soars past 4,000
Apr 28, 2015 2
Two of the four American mountain climbers killed by the devastating Nepalese earthquake were identified Monday by the State Department. Thomas Ely Taplin and Vinh Truong were at a Mt. Everest base camp when they died, spokesman Jeff Rathke said.
What you should know about Autism (2).
Apr 28, 2015 0
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by social and communication deficits and repetitive behaviours. The child is unable or finds it difficult to communicate any language, always keeps to himself and plays with himself via repetitive movements. …
What you should know about Autism (2). 1.The condition is fairly common 2.Look out for symptoms in the child 3.Screening fro autism at 18-24months 4.See a specialist if in doubt 5.Identify available Resources 6.Go for early treatment 7.Long term consequences vary.
Apr 28, 2015 0
What you should know about Autism (2).
1. The condition is fairly common
2. Look out for symptoms in the child
3. Screening for autism at 18-24months
4. See a specialist if in doubt
5.Identify available Resources
6. Go for early treatment
7. Long term consequences vary.
