Category : Health
Malaria outbreak claims 31 lives in remote Panzi region of DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified malaria as the likely cause of a recent outbreak of illnesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), alleviating fears of a novel or unknown disease. The announcement follows the results of medical testing after a wave of sicknesses in the remote Panzi region, located......
Cucumber-related Salmonella outbreak sparks recall warnings nationwide
MENA Newswire News Desk: A nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has prompted urgent food safety warnings and widespread recalls across 19 U.S. states. The outbreak has sickened 68 individuals, with 18 requiring hospitalization. No fatalities have been reported. The investigation remains ongoing, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actively working......
Innovative blood test introduced for cancer care in Abu Dhabi
MENA Newswire News Desk: Abu Dhabi has launched an innovative non-invasive blood test for colorectal cancer screening, marking a key milestone in its healthcare advancements. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in collaboration with M42, introduced the liquid biopsy test, designed to enhance early detection and risk assessment for colorectal cancer. This initiative......
E. coli outbreak linked to recalled carrots kills one, CDC confirm
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a nationwide recall of organic carrots, including baby carrots, following an E. coli outbreak across 18 states that has resulted in one death and 15 hospitalizations. The affected products, distributed by Grimmway Farms, were sold under several popular brand names, including......
New UAE mandate enforces genetic testing for Emiratis before marriage
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has announced that, effective January 2025, genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati citizens undergoing premarital screenings. This measure aligns with the UAE’s national health strategy and the objectives of the Emirati Genome Programme, which aims to reduce the incidence of genetic disorders and......
WHO report highlights top 17 pathogens in need of new vaccines
MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a landmark study published in eBioMedicine, identifying 17 pathogens that pose significant health risks and are in urgent need of vaccine development. This extensive research is the first global initiative to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on a range of critical factors, including disease......
WHO report highlights new global pandemic risks for 2024
The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness....
FDA approves Cobenfy, the first schizophrenia drug in 30 years
MENA Newswire News Desk: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy, a new medication for the treatment of schizophrenia, marking the first major advance in this area in more than three decades. Cobenfy, developed by Bristol Myers Squibb, is a twice-daily oral medication that combines two drugs, xanomeline and trospium chloride, offering......
Alcohol linked to over 5% of global cancer cases, study reveals
Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk....
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak under USDA scrutiny
Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout the facility, according to newly released records. Boar’s Head initiated......