Long Covid Microclots Explained: A Medical Mystery
Explore the link between long Covid microclots and immune response. Discover new insights into persistent symptoms and treatments.
Leading Causes of Death in South Africa Revealed
Understand the shift in the leading causes of death in South Africa as diabetes mellitus emerges as the primary concern post-pandemic.
Malaria Exposure Linked to Reduced COVID-19 Risks
Explore how malaria exposure may have reduced COVID-19 severity in Africa and the immunological insights behind this phenomenon.
Fears of Disease Outbreaks as Global Child Vaccination Rates Stall
Global childhood immunisation is faltering due to inequality, COVID-19, and misinformation, a new study in The Lancet warns. Millions of children are now at risk from preventable diseases like measles, threatening decades of public health progress. Researchers have issued a stark new warning. Global efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering, putting millions…...
Zimbabwe flu outbreak mimics COVID-19
The Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Sleiman Kwidini, has sought to calm growing public anxiety over a nationwide flu outbreak. This flu exhibits symptoms strikingly similar to those of COVID-19. Consequently, there are concerns about a potential Zimbabwe flu outbreak. Kwidini confirmed that while a significant wave of influenza is affecting many…...
Global Health: Understanding the WHO Pandemic Accord
Is the WHO Pandemic Accord a pathway to global health equity? Explore its significance in pandemic preparedness.
56,000 South Africans succumbed to tuberculosis in 2023
In 2023, tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths. SA's TB incidence is declining, but fatalities remain high.