Health

Ebola death toll in DR Congo nears 4,900 as cases pass 10,000

– Nearly 4,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases passed 10,000, official figures showed on Tuesday. Ministry of Health data put the number of confirmed cases at 10,060, with nearly half

Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise

– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi and Sesheke, have emerged as the main hotspots. They accounted for 49% of the 706

DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge

– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 9,765 Ebola cases and 4,727 deaths as new clusters emerge in remote parts of the country, the World Health Organization said. WHO called for stronger epidemiological surveillance to contain the spread

Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns

– More than one in five women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African countries were younger than 40, according to a study highlighted by St. George’s University. The figure of 21.9% has prompted the university to call for

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

Strategic capital deployments aimed at international medical sovereignty are accelerating as European authorities commit targeted funding to African healthcare systems. Ahead of the World Health Summit, the EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million to secure regional supply

Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults

– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata plant and absorbs water inside the digestive system. This creates a gel that can slow

DR Congo Ebola toll rises above 4,000 deaths

– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 8,376 confirmed cases and 4,042 deaths. National health authorities reported the updated total on October 5 as transmission continued across several parts of the country. The epidemic

Appendix surgery tied to lower colorectal cancer diagnoses

WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – Patients who underwent appendix removal for acute appendicitis later recorded fewer colorectal cancer diagnoses than similar patients treated with antibiotics alone. Researchers compared matched patient groups in a large international health database. Colorectal cancer