Progress in global preparedness after the coronavirus pandemic covid-19 they still are “insufficient” to confront possible new major health threats, warned today a panel of experts that advises the World Health Organization (WHO). This warning comes from the annual report presented in Geneva by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, an advisory body supported by the […]
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President of Roche in Latin America says that the pandemic stripped health systems naked
The health systems of Latin America They faced the pandemic covid-19 to the biggest trial by fire that they could have had and that showed all their shortcomings and subjected the resistance of the countries to analysis, in such a way that ““It stripped the health systems naked.” This was highlighted to EFE by the […]
Vaccinating domestic animals, the best recipe to prevent rabies
Bringing existing vaccines closer to domestic animals – mainly dogs and cats – and raising awareness among the population of less advanced countries in the fight against this disease: these are the main recommendations of experts on the eve of World Day to Fight against Rage. On September 28, coinciding with the anniversary of the […]
WHO chief asks China for “full access” to determine the origin of COVID
The boss of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to provide more information on the origins of the COVID-19 and is willing to send a second team to investigate the matter, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. “We are putting pressure on China “to give full access to information and we ask the countries to […]
Scientists warn that pollution exacerbates mental health problems
The atmospheric pollution, Apart from contributing to global warmingaffects our mental health, according to a new study from King’s College London, which associates the increased use of health services with high exposure to pollution, especially in people suffering from dementia. “Based on clear evidence, coming from real-world data (…) air pollution definitely has an impact […]
Education, key to self-care and efficiency of public health in Latin America
education in health it is a key factor to empower the population in responsible self-care, which enhances social well-being and contributes to savings for public health systems of billions of dollars, highlighted the Latin American Association for Responsible Self-Care (ILAR). The impact of health education and how to advance in the matter in the region […]
WHO says that dengue in America would increase in the second semester and recommends repellent
The World Health Organization (WHO)) today asked the governments of the American countries “be extremely alert and prepared” to intensify actions aimed at controlling the expansion of the denguesince it can be foreseen “an increase in cases in the second half of 2023.” The organization recommended as a general precautionary measure the use of repellent […]
What is aspartame and why it could reduce the consumption of diet sodas
Aspartame, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners by the diet beverage industry, has been classified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO), although at the same time safe as long as limits are set. Last Thursday, two WHO committees released separate reports on the safety of aspartame. The International Agency […]
WHO warns that avian viruses could mutate to easily infect people
The World Health Organization (WHO) said today that more and more outbreaks of bird flu that affect mammals and that this raises strong concerns about the possibility of the virus adapting to more easily infect humans. “In addition, some mammals can serve as vessels in which (different) influenza viruses can mix, leading to the emergence […]
Scientists discover how the toxicity of cholera bacteria is activated
Scientists from the Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB-CSIC), from the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), both in Barcelona (Spain) and the University of Detroit Mercy (USA.) have discovered how the toxicity of the bacterium of the angerwhich can be very useful to find new treatments. The research, published in the journal PNAS, […]