5 days ago, KU Leuven repatriated two students from Rwanda due to the new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has already caused 11 deaths in Rwanda, mainly in Kigali. The Belgian government immediately asked anyone returning from the country to monitor their symptoms and consult a doctor if necessary. “Without treatment, it causes … Read more
Overboots, a waterproof hooded suit, two pairs of gloves… Just seeing the multiple protective equipment worn by the healthcare workers, we understand that it’s serious. For several weeks, a “very innovative” system has been the pride of the Angers University Hospital. The health establishment, regional referent for “epidemic and biological risk”, is in fact the … Read more
Europe is facing a major challenge this autumn and winter: a possible ‘triple disease’. This refers to the simultaneous release of three epidemic breathing, which can put a lot of pressure on the health system. Experts warn that these viruses can cause serious illness, especially among vulnerable people, such as the elderly, young children and … Read more
News – Doctors call non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) the “silent disease” because it often goes unrecognized until it becomes cirrhosis. As the name suggests, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is characterized by excess fat in the liver of people who consume very little alcohol. In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, excess fat accumulates in the liver. … Read more
While – Cases of death due to Mpox or monkey pox are getting crazier. Across Africa, more than 800 people have died from the disease. The African Union Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced a report on the matter on October 3. The CDC also said that the epidemic was getting out of control. There … Read more
On Saturday September 28, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda. This is the fourth largest Marburg outbreak documented in modern history. Local health authorities have confirmed 26 cases and six deaths so far. Cases have occurred in seven of the country’s 30 districts. Survivors … Read more
It’s still there and on the rise again! The autumns follow one another and are similar: since the pandemic, like every year around the same period, Covid-19 marks its return (without ever really leaving), and makes its comeback. “An intensification of the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 seems to be beginning, the evolution of which will need … Read more
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Press conference From the Governor of Aswan regarding diseases in hospitals It is expected that the conference will see the announcement of the results of the analysis of the main laboratories of the Ministry of Health and the truth about what is being circulated … Read more
Wednesday, 11.09.2024, 12:01 The situation was “catastrophic,” the Vienna Medical Association had warned. However, the Director General for Public Health reassured people that there was no great reason to worry. Vienna – “After the Vienna Medical Association warned of a ‘catastrophic corona situation’, the Ministry of Health gave the all-clear on Wednesday. The situation is … Read more
11.09.2024 13:37 (Akt. 11.09.2024 13:37) Hardly any Covid patients in the intensive care units ©APA/THEMENBILD After the Vienna Medical Association warned of a “catastrophic corona situation”, the Ministry of Health gave the all-clear on Wednesday. The situation is similar to that of the previous year and there is “no great cause for concern,” said Katharina … Read more