Experts contradict WHO, say malaria can be eradicated by 2050
In a major report, 41 specialists said a future free of malaria — one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases — can be achieved as early as 2050. Continue reading
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Montreal moves to ban glyphosate pesticide amid health and environmental concerns
Premier François Legault said on Thursday that the reports were alarming, but the issue needs to be further reviewed before a total provincial ban. Continue reading
Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health organizations to combat misinformation
Social media sites have been trying to combat the spread of misinformation about vaccines. Pinterest previously tried blocking all searches for vaccines with mixed results. Continue reading
It is possible to eradicate malaria, but probably not soon: WHO
The World Health Organization says it’s theoretically possible to wipe out malaria, but probably not with the flawed vaccine and other control methods being used at the moment. Continue reading
Africa on brink of polio eradication as Nigeria hits three-year milestone
Africa’s last case of wild polio was recorded in Nigeria’s Borno State in August 2016. Continue reading
Microplastics are in our drinking water, but are of ‘low concern’ for human health: WHO report
Microplastics are “ubiquitous” but there’s not much evidence to show that they’re harmful, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading
Ebola research takes ‘big step’ towards effective treatment: WHO
Two experimental Ebola treatments are significantly cutting mortality rates, according to early clinical trial results. Continue reading
Congo Ebola outbreak, one year in: What you need to know about the crisis
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now one year old and has killed more than 1,800 people. Continue reading
Here’s a timeline on how an Ebola outbreak in Congo became a global concern
This outbreak started in August 2018 in the eastern town of Mangina, Congo. Continue reading
1 million people a day catch sexually transmitted infections, WHO warns
More than one million people catch gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia or trichomoniasis every day, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading