UHC succors 1246 dialysis patients nationwide
Government statistics revealed that over 1246 patients undergoing dialysis nationwide are benefitting from the University Health Coverage (UHC).
The UHC, is a state-implemented health insurance fund. In its first phase amongst others, is affirmed to …
Public health training in peril, CMSP raises alarm
Threats to public health are constantly under scrutiny. The training of health workers needs attention, as contained in a release from the Council for the Profession of Nurses, Midwives, and Health Technicians (CNMT) of Cameroon.
The August 7 announc…
Infant abduction foiled: Newborn safely reunited with nother in Yaoundé
A three-day-old infant abducted from a hospital in Ekoumdoum, was safely reunited with her mother after a swift intervention by medical staff and authorities.
The incident unfolded on Saturday evening when a woman, visiting a friend recovering from s…
Choupo Moting eyeing competitive and lucrative move
Age seems not to be a limiting factor to Cameroonian forward, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, who is weighing options for his next move after leaving Bayern Munich in June.
The 35-year-old forward, currently a free agent, is said to have been contacted by …
The evolution of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards in Cameroon: Strides made amidst lingering challenges
In Cameroon, the journey towards ensuring workplace health, safety, and environmental protection has been a complex tapestry of advancements and setbacks. Despite facing formidable obstacles, the nation has made remarkable progress in recent years thr…
Sissili/Sophia Project: The Dr Sédogo medical-surgical center in Léo equipped with a medication conservation system
The high commissioner of the province of Sissili, Tewindé Isaac Sia inaugurated on Thursday June 27, 2024 at the Dr Sédogo medical-surgical center in Léo, a system of ‘sustainable cold storage and water treatment for rural and isolated health faciliti…
Severe acute respiratory infections raised in Bam, doctor
The Kongoussi health district recorded 231 cases of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in the 24th week of epidemiological surveillance, including 2 deaths, said Saturday, the head doctor of the health district Arzouma Idrissa Ouédraogo.
The …
Artificial Intelligence: ‘made in Burkina’ applications to diagnose certain pathologies
Ouagadougou: Burkinabe teacher-researchers working on artificial intelligence and data mining have developed applications that will make it possible to predict diseases, diagnose pathologies and improve patient monitoring, learned the AIB on Friday wi…
Sissili: 12,285 children aged 5 months will be vaccinated against malaria
Ouagadougou: 12,285 children aged 5 months will receive their 1st dose of malaria vaccine from June 28 to July 1, 2024, in the Léo health district, Center-West region .
The support of authorities and opinion leaders is requested for the success of th…
The Kingdom of Morocco provides 40 tons of medical aid to the population of Gaza
Ouagadougou: The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has decided to send 40 tonnes of medical aid to the population of Gaza, MAP reported on Monday.
This aid, ordered by King Mohammed VI, is made up of 40 tonnes of medical products containing, in particula…
‘Worrying’ increase in sexually transmitted infections in Europe (agency)
A ‘worrying’ wave of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been observed in Europe, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned on Thursday, which calls for work increased prevention.
In 2022, cases of gonorrhea jumped b…
Controversy over the distribution of medicines to adolescent girls in Mogtédo: the MCD provides clarification
The distribution of medicines, in particular acid and iron, to young girls at the Mogtédo departmental high school, has been criticized since March 3 on social networks by conspiracy theorists and by parents worried about not have been informed previo…
Diapaga/Crash: The two survivors testify
Nicolas Thiombiano and his niece Essita Yonli are the miraculous survivors of the plane crash which claimed the lives of five people yesterday Wednesday in Diapaga (East). This Thursday, in front of the government delegation who came to comfort them, …
Burkina: More than 3 million children will be vaccinated against measles and rubella from March 15 to March 21
More than 3 million children aged 9 months to 59 months will be vaccinated from March 15 to 21, in 61 health districts of the country, during a response campaign against measles and rubella.
The vaccination campaign against measles and rubella will t…