World Health Organization Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

World Health Organization Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

In a pivotal step towards addressing one of the world’s most unrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization today announced the inclusion of noma (oral cancer or gangrenous stomatitis) on its official list of neglected tropical diseases, the World Health Organization revealed. This resolution, recommended by the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory … Read more

“Understanding Rabies and its Endemic Status in Indonesia”

Rabies is a virus that is usually spread by the bite or scratch of an animal infected with an RNA virus from the rhabdovirus family. For humans who contract rabies, bites from unvaccinated dogs are the most common cause. In addition, cats and wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons and bats, can transfer the virus … Read more