Tag: epidemic control
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Bird Flu in Ireland: Rogue Operators Now the Biggest Risk, IFA Warns
Overview: Bird flu situation in Ireland The outlook for Ireland’s bird flu crisis has shifted, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). After the government introduced a housing order aimed at restricting the movement of poultry and reducing contact between flocks, initial assessments suggest the risk of further spread has fallen significantly—by as much as…
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Prioritizing Health Workers and Slum Communities in HIV Vaccine Rollout: A Call from Kibera’s CFK
Introduction: A rallying cry from Kibera A slum-based healthcare rights organization, CFK, is urging policymakers to prioritize the rollout of the new HIV prevention drug in the areas that bear the heaviest burden of the epidemic. With Kibera and other informal settlements often facing crowded living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and higher exposure to…