Category: Health

Oct 29
Africa CDC, WHO chiefs to visit DRC’s Ebola epicentre to accelerate response

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus are set to visit the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Oct 29
Sr Margaret Coyne obituary: Nun whose work saved sight of thousands threatened with blindness

A key legacy of Sr Margaret’s time in Tigray was the development of new techniques in eye care, high-quality surgery at low cost, and the training of hundreds of Ethiopians in her work.

Oct 29
Cancer Cases To Hit 35 Million By 2050, Low-Income Countries Face 133% Spike, Warns UN Health Agency

The UN health agency warns that cancer cases could reach 35 million by 2050, with low-income countries facing a 133% spike.

Oct 29
Study Calls for Inclusive Scabies Management in Ethiopia’s Debre Elias

Researchers say scabies control in Ethiopia's Amhara region could improve by engaging traditional healing systems alongside biomedical care.

Oct 29
WHO Warns of Complex Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Case

The World Health Organisation warned of a complex outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in a woman.

Oct 29
Study Finds Significant Prevalence of Highly Drug-Resistant TB Among MDR-TB Cases in Ethiopia

A systematic review and meta-analysis of eight studies involving 1,518 MDR-TB patients found a pooled prevalence of 3% for Pre-XDR-TB and 1% for XDR-TB, with geographic variation across Ethiopian regions.

Oct 29
Implementation strategies for integrating non-communicable disease care into primary healthcare settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review protocol

A systematic review protocol aims to identify implementation strategies for integrating non-communicable disease care into primary healthcare settings in sub-Saharan Africa.

Oct 29
Abyssinian Cabbage: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

Abyssinian cabbage, also known as Ethiopian kale, is a leafy green packed with vitamins A, C, and K, offering numerous health benefits.

Oct 29
Kenya Records Second Ebola Death Amid First Outbreak

A 65-year-old relative of the first victim has died, with seven patients receiving treatment and cases remaining within a single cluster.

Oct 29
The impact of brief educational intervention on Jordanian community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in asthma management: A quasi-experimental study

A study evaluates the impact of an educational intervention on community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in asthma management in Jordan.