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First batch of Lenacapavir arrives in South Africa for HIV prevention

7+ hour, 1+ min ago  (318+ words) Updated April 9, 2026, 1: 11 p. m. | By Bulletin and Newswatch SANAC's Nelson Dlamini says they are actively collaborating with key stakeholders to advance discussions on access pathways. The South African National AIDS Council says the arrival of the first batch of the new HIV…...

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rappler. com > voices > newsletters > investigates-health-wealth-poor-country

[Rappler Investigates] When health is wealth in a poor country

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (412+ words) I'm back writing this Rappler Investigates newsletter after weeks of mourning the passing of my husband. The journey has not been easy " from 18 days spent in the hospital until physical parting, and then coming to terms with absence. The latter…...

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cureus. com > articles > 462761-antibiotic-use-and-antibiotic-susceptibility-of-common-environmental-bacterial-species-in-the-intensive-care-unit-at-mbarara-regional-referral-hospital-uganda

Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Common Environmental Bacterial Species in the Intensive Care Unit at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (304+ words) Background: Environmental contamination in intensive care units (ICUs) is a recognized concern due to its potential role as a reservoir for pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Understanding the extent and patterns of contamination is essential for strengthening infection prevention and control…...

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lstmed. ac. uk > news > chemical-coatings-mosquito-net-performance

Chemical coatings can change mosquito net performance, highlighting need for broader evaluation | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

32+ min ago  (203+ words) Different chemical coatings used on mosquito nets can affect how well they perform, which means that nets should be assessed on more than just their insecticide content alone, new research shows. Insecticide-treated nets remain one of the most important tools…...

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gulfnews. com > uae > government > dubai-humanitarian-facilitates-airlift-of-critical-medical-supplies-from-who-msf-and-unicef-to-afghanistan-1. 500501164

Dubai Humanitarian facilitates airlift of critical medical supplies from WHO, MSF, and Unicef to Afghanistan

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (219+ words) Shipment expected to support more than 250, 000 people over three months Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a…...

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icirnigeria. org > nigeria-imports-70-of-its-medicines-why-local-manufacturing-doesnt-meet-demand

Nigeria imports 70% of its medicines " why local manufacturing doesn't meet'demand | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (692+ words) By "Efefiom Kofon, SOAS, University of London NIGERIA imports at least 70 per cent of its medicines. This is striking for a country of over 230 million people and at least 120 active pharmaceutical manufacturers. This pattern has persisted for decades. It reflects…...

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english. aaj. tv > news > 33/04/56655 > second-monkeypox-case-reported-in-karachi-this-year

Second monkeypox case reported in Karachi this year

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (157+ words) Karachi authorities have confirmed the second monkeypox case of 2026 after a 22-year-old tested positive in Shahr-e-Quaid on Thursday. The patient, with no travel history, is showing all symptoms of the disease and is currently undergoing treatment at Sindh Infectious Diseases…...

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financialcontent. com > article > abnewswire-2026-4-9-searching-for-the-best-ophthalmologist-dubai-what-patients-need-to-know-today

Searching for the Best Ophthalmologist Dubai: What Patients Need to Know Today

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (458+ words) Dubai's healthcare sector continues to evolve rapidly, with eye care becoming a growing priority for residents and visitors alike. As vision-related issues increase due to lifestyle and environmental factors, more people are actively searching for the best ophthalmologist Dubai to…...

India Today
indiatoday. in > health > story > married-people-may-have-low-cancer-risk-this-is-why-2893711-2026-04-09

Married people may have lower cancer risk: Here's why

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (634+ words) Can marriage actually impact your health? A new study has sparked debate by suggesting that people who have never married may face a higher risk of cancer compared to those who have been married. Published in Cancer Research Communications, the…...

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afro. who. int > countries > angola > news > angola-and-un-agencies-strengthen-health-logistics-boost-cholera-response

Angola and UN agencies strengthen health logistics to boost cholera response

45+ min ago  (341+ words) The Government of Angola, in partnership with the World Food'Program'(WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO),'convened'a three-day workshop in Luanda to strengthen warehouse management and digital health logistics for medical supplies in the context of the cholera response....