Communicable diseases were the leading cause of death in Kenya in 2023, knocking off non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from the top spot in a historic shift, a fresh report by the Kenya National ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system ...

Our saliva is naturally protective against disease spread. However, this protection can be compromised by various factors such as poor oral hygiene, vitamin deficiencies, and certain medications.

SINGAPORE: A new agency to prevent, manage and control infectious diseases in Singapore will be set up in the first half of the year, after parliament passed a Bill on Tuesday (Jan 7) setting out ...

The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for ...

SINGAPORE - A new lead agency to prevent, prepare for, detect and manage infectious diseases will be set up by the first half of 2025, with the passing of a new Bill on Jan 7. The move is to allow ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the complex and intertwined relationship between communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs ...

Viral hepatitis is a major danger to public health. According to WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, viral hepatitis deaths increased from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022, rates now ...

SINGAPORE: A new Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is set to be established in the first half of 2025, following the passage of a bill on 7 Jan. The CDA will serve as the primary authority in ...

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is a recognized leader in translational and “bench-to-bedside” science. VIDD integrates the expertise and creativity of scientists in basic, ...

Under the Health Promotion and Protection Act, physicians, nurses and other practitioners including chiropractors, dentists, optometrists and pharmacists have a legal obligation to report a suspect or ...

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