Ethiopia’s government has criticised as “unethical” a statement by the World Health Organisation’s director-general that the crisis in the country’s Tigray region is “the worst disaster on Earth” and his assertion that the lack of attention from global leaders may be due to Tigrayans’ skin colour. The spokeswoman for Ethiopia’s prime minister told journalists that... Read more
The head of the World Health Organization described the crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as “the worst disaster on Earth” as he wondered aloud if the reason global leaders had not responded was “the colour of the skin of the people”. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus – himself an ethnic Tigrayan – said the situation caused by... Read more
Ghana has confirmed the first two fatal cases of Marburg virus disease, a deadly infliction in the same family as the Ebola virus. The two patients died in the same hospital in late June and their tests, which came up positive on July 1, were confirmed later by a lab in Senegal. The life-threatening virus... Read more
Two more people with #Marburg identified in #Ghana, family of the first case. One has unfortunately died. Outbreak total now 4 cases and 3 deaths. Extensive field investigation underway, @WHO is on the ground supporting health authorities. More on Marburg: https://t.co/qezGYUqeIP Preliminary investigations showed that neither of the cases had a history of contact with... Read more
The source for the infection in Ghana is not yet known and the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning the often fatal disease could be a serious public health threat. Here is what you need to know. The virus is transmitted to people by fruit bats and can then spread from human to human via... Read more
IN view of the proximity to Nigeria of the neighbouring West African country Ghana, where the Marburg virus has been discovered, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) last week indicated that Nigeria was at moderate risk of the disease. The agency therefore directed citizens to conduct tests for the virus at the National Reference... Read more
While Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders prepare to discuss the fate of cash-strapped airline LIAT, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne oppose a proposal to put foreign investors in control of the new regional airline. “We also had a proposal from investors…out of Nigeria and they had indicated an interest in purchasing 75 per cent... Read more
The World Health Organization has declared Ghana’s first outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus disease after labs confirmed the infections in two cases announced earlier this month. The disease, a very infectious hemorrhagic fever in the same family as Ebola, is spread to people by fruit bats and transmitted among people through direct contact with... Read more
The monkeypox outbreak is still growing in the US. In response, the government is releasing more doses of the monkeypox vaccine to people at higher risk of getting it. Anyone can get monkeypox, but gay and bisexual men are being disproportionately affected in the current outbreak. If you have an unexplained rash or skin blemish... Read more
Island Health says that monkeypox vaccine appointments are available on July 19 and 20 in Victoria for those who are considered high risk. The health authority is planning to expand the vaccination program to central and northern Vancouver Island the week of July 25. “Vaccinations are encouraged for members of the 2SGBTQ+ community. As supply... Read more
