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Stay informed about the most recent developments in One Health, animal welfare, human health, and environmental conservation from across the globe. Our curated news section highlights important updates that reflect the interconnected nature of global health challenges.
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In Nigeria, Tech Workers, Farmers Bring AI To The Fields
March 27, 2025 | Research & Innovation
Tech workers and farmers in Nigeria are leveraging AI to revolutionize agriculture, improving sustainability and productivity.
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A Breakthrough Moment: Researchers Discover New Class of Antibiotics
March 25, 2025 | Human Health
A groundbreaking discovery of a new class of antibiotics offers hope in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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Mission Rabies: Global Efforts to Eliminate Rabies
March 28, 2025 | Animal Welfare
Mission Rabies is leading global initiatives to eliminate rabies through mass vaccination campaigns, education, and community engagement, protecting both animals and humans.
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Meat processed by burning tyres can cause cancer – Research
May 7, 2025 | Human Health
A joint study by the Faculty of Public Health Education, Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Mampong Campus, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has revealed that meat singed (burnt) with vehicle tyres contains harmful substances that can cause cancer.By 3news.com
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Ghana records 45% reduction in malaria among children under five
17 May , 2025 | Human Health
Dr. Kezia Malm, Programme Manager at the NMEP, told the Ghana News Agency that the significant decline was largely due to the integration of malaria vaccines into the country’s routine immunisation programme, an intervention that has saved the lives of many children.
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Contact with cats, doubles toxoplasmosis risk in pregnant women – Study
May 26, 2025 | Research & Innovation
The research, led by Dr Bhavana Singh from the Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) found that contact with cats and lower levels of education were major risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection. Read Full Story
British woman dies from rabies after puppy scratch
18 June 2025| Human Health
A British woman has died from rabies after she was "scratched" by a puppy in Morocco, her family said. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. In a social media post, reported by the Press Association, Mrs Ford's family said she developed a headache two weeks ago and later couldn't "walk, talk, sleep, swallow". The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there was no risk to the wider public due to no documented evidence of rabies passing between people.
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Lyme disease: How to protect yourself and what to do if you’re bitten by a tick
July 10, 2025 | Human Health
In Quebec’s Laurentians region, more than 30 cases of Lyme disease have already been detected – an increase compared to previous years, according to Noovo Info. The same pattern has also been recorded in other regions of Quebec, with the province currently counting 835 cases of Lyme disease. Dr. Aimé Kazadi, a specialist in public health and preventive medicine with the Laurentians Public Health Department, points out that there are a dozen species of ticks in Quebec. He adds that only the black-legged tick can transmit Lyme disease. “Not all black-legged ticks are infected when they bite people,” he explains. “Out of 100 tick bites, only one to three per cent will develop symptoms.” To avoid being bitten by a tick, Kazadi recommends wearing long clothing and, when possible, tucking your pants into your socks. He also advises people to avoid walking in tall grass.
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Mpox in Sierra Leone: Inside the response to a fast-moving outbreak
01 July 2025 | Human Health
Sierra Leone is in the grip of its worst mpox outbreak to date. Since the first case was confirmed in January, BY July 1 more than 4,489 infections and 29 deaths hd been recorded across all districts. The national case fatality rate remains low, at 0.6%, but the scale and speed of transmission are straining the health system and raising regional concerns.
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