Health & Science

Tuesday, February 20th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Buenos Aires under heavy mosquito invasion

In Argentina, the City and Province of Buenos Aires are going through a “peak of abundance” of the Aedes albifasciatus mosquito, which has led specialists to recommend the citizenry to up all preventive measures and use repellents, mosquito nets, and wear long-sleeve clothing. These insects are said to be behind the spread of the Western Equine Encephalitis virus (WEE).
Tuesday, February 20th 2024 - 07:18 UTC
Positive avian flu confirmed in wandering albatross in South Georgia

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to affect the wildlife on the sub-antarctic islands of South Georgia. The latest results from samples taken from the islands reveal that the disease has now been detected in the wandering albatross (as at 9 February 2024).
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:11 UTC
Brazil: Six state capitals begin vaccinating children against dengue

Health authorities in Brazil started Friday vaccinating children against dengue in six out the the ten State capitals chosen to start the South American Country's immunization program for which 712,000 doses were made available. The distribution of dengue vaccines to 315 municipalities began on February 8.
Friday, February 16th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Dental marketing budget: How much do you need to spend to scale your business?

In the competitive world of dental care, standing out in a sea of choices isn't just about offering top-notch services or having the most advanced equipment. It's increasingly about how effectively you market your practice.
Thursday, February 15th 2024 - 10:53 UTC
Falklands: confirmed case of avian influenza at Stanley Common

The Falkland Islands Natural Resources Department has announced that on Monday 12 February 2024 swabs that were taken from a dead hawk found on Stanley Common were tested and returned positive for HPAI.
Thursday, February 15th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Covid-19 cases on the rise in Sao Paulo and in the region

Authorities in the city of São Paulo have reported that the number of Covid-19 cases more than tripled between the first epidemiological week of 2024 (Dec. 31, 2023, to Jan. 6, 2024) and the sixth (Feb. 4 to 10) after growing from 881 detections to 3,443, according to the interactive panel of the Municipal Health Department (SMS).
Wednesday, February 14th 2024 - 10:28 UTC
Nearly 10,000 kids vaccinated against dengue in Brasilia

Nearly 10,000 children aged 10 to 11 have been vaccinated against dengue at 15 health centers in the last four days in Brazil's Federal District, Agência Brasil reported. In a statement, the Federal District Government (GDF) said that the 15 basic health units (UBS) will continue to operate throughout the carnival season.
Wednesday, February 7th 2024 - 10:19 UTC
High number of amputations to treat penile cancer reported in Brazil

A report from the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU) stated earlier this month that over 6,000 penile amputations have been recorded in the South American country over the past ten years to treat three out of every 10 patients diagnosed with penile cancer. The condition can be avoided with simple hygiene measures and HPV vaccination, the SBU also explained.
Wednesday, February 7th 2024 - 10:18 UTC
Brazil's Health Minister asks for citizenry's help fighting dengue

Brazil's Health Minister Nísia Trindade Tuesday called on the population of South America's largest country to avoid the proliferation of breeding sites for the mosquito that transmits dengue fever as the number of cases of the malady is surging nationwide, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, February 6th 2024 - 10:13 UTC
Lula and Tedros discuss dengue vaccine and other issues

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Monday discussed producing a vaccine against dengue during their meeting at the Planalto Palace, Agencia Brasil reported. Also participating at the gathering was Health Minister Nísia Trindade.