Tag: risk communication
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Mayon Volcano Evacuations as Activity Rises in the Philippines
Overview: Mayon Volcano in heightened alert Officials have ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents from villages at the foothills of Mayon Volcano, the Philippines’ most active volcano. The decision comes as scientists report a series of mild eruptions and increased volcanic activity, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and reinforce safety measures for…
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Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging on Cholera, Measles, Mpox
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has publicly pressed Malawi’s media to assume a more responsible role in shaping and disseminating accurate information about public health emergencies. With outbreaks and health threats such as cholera, measles, and Mpox looming, reliable messaging is essential to safeguard communities and guide effective responses.…
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Africa CDC Pushes Malawi Media Toward Stronger Public Health Messaging
Opening Call: Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a strong call to Malawi’s media outlets to step up their role in disseminating accurate, timely information during public health emergencies. With threats ranging from cholera to measles and Mpox, the…
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Finds Lockdowns Could Have Been Avoided with Faster Government Action
Summary of the Findings The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, has concluded that lockdowns could have been avoided entirely if ministers had acted more quickly in response to the pandemic’s early warning signs. The report scrutinizes the government’s initial responses and highlights missed opportunities to implement stringent restrictions that could have limited…
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Africa CDC Boosts Ethiopia’s Marburg Outbreak Response
Marburg outbreak confirmed in Jinka, Ethiopia The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed a Marburg virus disease (MVD) case in Jinka, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. The development marks a critical moment for the country’s public health system and prompts rapid, coordinated action to contain the virus, protect…
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FDA Ditching Black Box Warnings on Low-Dose Estrogen: What It Means for Menopause Care
What Changed and Why It Matters The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant regulatory change: it will no longer require the strongest safety notice, the black box warning, on prescription, low-dose estrogen products used to treat perimenopause and menopause. This shift follows a nuanced assessment of the risks and benefits of…