Tag: Community Health
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Mpox Survivor Speaks: A Ghanaian Journey Through Stigma and Recovery
Introduction: A Story of Resilience In Tema, Ghana, a firsthand account from a Mpox survivor sheds light on the emotional and physical battles that accompany the disease. The GNA feature by Elizabeth Larkwor Baah captures not just the medical journey, but also the social dynamics that shape how individuals experience illness in their communities. The…
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Australian Volunteers Transform Lives Aboard Africa’s Largest Hospital Ship
Introduction: A Dawn of Healthcare on the Sea As the sun climbs over the western African coast, a converted ship creaks gently at anchor. Inside, teams of Australian volunteer medical experts gear up for a mission that blends compassion with cutting-edge care. They are part of a global effort to bring essential health services to…
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Australian volunteers bring life-changing care aboard Africa’s largest hospital ship
Overview: A hospital ship, a mission, and a group of Australian volunteers In the early light off the western coast of Africa, a distinctive silhouette rests on the horizon—the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. On board, Australian volunteer medical professionals are turning a powerful idea into daily miracles: bring high-quality health care to underserved coastal…
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Meet the Australian Volunteers Transforming Lives on Africa’s Hospital Ship
Introduction: A sunrise mission On the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, a dedicated team of Australian medical professionals is redefining what humanitarian aid can look like. As the first light spills over the coast of West Africa, these volunteers prepare to meet thousands of patients who travel from nearby towns and villages seeking…
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Sudbury Health Board Addresses Deadly Northern Ontario Fungal Outbreak
Introduction: Aetiology and urgency The Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its first meeting of 2026 with a sobering focus on a deadly fungal outbreak that has haunted Northern Ontario for years. The discussion centered on the region’s unique risk factors, long-standing health disparities, and the urgent need for a…
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Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit Immunization and Testing Clinics in Nova Scotia
PHMU Services Rolling Out Across Nova Scotia The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is expanding access to essential health services by bringing immunizations and testing directly to communities across Nova Scotia. Over the coming week, mobile clinics will travel to multiple locations, offering vaccines for children and adults, routine immunizations, and various health testing services.…
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Public Health Mobile Unit Expands Immunization and Testing Clinics Across Nova Scotia
Public Health Mobile Unit Expands Immunization and Testing Clinics Across Nova Scotia The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is expanding its schedule to bring essential immunization and testing services directly to communities across Nova Scotia over the coming week. This proactive effort aims to remove barriers to care, ensure high vaccination coverage, and support timely…
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Selangor Achieves 61% Drop in Dengue Cases as Deaths Halve, State Exco Announces
Selangor Records Dramatic Fall in Dengue Incidence The Selangor state government announced a remarkable reduction in dengue fever cases for the past year, with a 61 percent decline compared with 2024. Public Health and Environment Exco member Jamaliah Jamaluddin credited a multi-pronged strategy for driving down both infections and fatalities. What Contributed to the Decline…
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Selangor Dengue Drop: 61% Fall in Cases, Deaths Halved
Significant Decline in Dengue Activity in Selangor Selangor has reported a dramatic reduction in dengue fever cases, with a 61% decrease in incidents last year compared to 2024. Public health officials said the declines also extended to fatalities, which were nearly halved, signaling a substantial improvement in the state’s battle against a long-standing mosquito-borne health…
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New Brunswick Urges Flu Vaccination as Hospitalizations and Outbreaks Rise
Urgent Call for Vaccination amid Rapid Flu Surge Health officials in New Brunswick are sounding the alarm as flu activity accelerates, driving a noticeable uptick in hospitalizations and community outbreaks. With the flu season intensifying, experts are urging residents to get vaccinated and to use emergency departments only for true emergencies. The accelerated pace of…