https://www.bizcommunity.com/80/151.html The Gambia Infectious diseases news 15 Infectious Diseases news - The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/80/151.html en-us Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:43:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novartis-new-drug-more-than-97-effective-at-treating-malaria-407009a As it presented final-stage trial results, Novartis said the new antimalarial drug it is developing is as effective as existing treatments and could help tackle rising drug resistance. The drug, ganaplacide/lumefantrine or GanLum, was created by the company and the Medicines for Malaria Venture, a non-profit. 1-263265 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-boosts-africas-vaccine-capacity-with-new-lab-730062a With a little help from the Gates Foundation, Biovac will boost Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity with its newly opened product development laboratory in Cape Town. “For millions of people across the continent, it brings the promise of faster, more reliable access to lifesaving vaccines — developed and produced in Africa, for Africa,” said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. 1-263072 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-doctors-take-up-strike-action-over-wages-and-welfare-732672a Frontline doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals began a five-day strike over unpaid allowances and unresolved welfare concerns, their union said. 1-261412 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cholera-in-northwest-nigeria-limited-healthcare-access-leaves-communities-at-risk-735932a A cholera outbreak in the Bukkuyum district of Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria, has claimed at least eight lives and infected over 200 people across 11 communities, residents and local officials said, as limited healthcare access and insecurity exacerbate the crisis. 1-260862 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/151/219448.html The 25 August marks the first anniversary of a milestone that took over 30 years to achieve. Africa being free from polio - a disease that has caused death and paralysis throughout recorded history. 1-219448 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/15/218861.html The earth is a sphere: this is an incontrovertible fact. Reputable newspapers do not publish articles contesting this. That there are people who think the earth is flat doesn't make this worthy of debate: their belief is simply false. 1-218861 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/399/218705.html Mattel's new collection of Barbie 'role model' dolls showcases six women in the field of medicine who have worked tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19. Honoured with a one-of-a-kind doll made in their likeness, the six experts in the fields are being highlighted for making a positive impact in their communities, inspiring current and future generations for years to come. 1-218705 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/80/151/216599.html The government of The Gambia recently announced that the country had eliminated trachoma, a highly contagious eye disease, after years of hard work by health workers, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and communities. 1-216599 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/330/216058.html In a time when the world is focusing on Covid-19 vaccines, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the importance of routine immunisations for diseases such as measles, tetanus and polio. 1-216058 Fri, 21 May 2021 06:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/151/213218.html News of a new outbreak of Ebola in Guinea is indeed distressing. The last in West Africa occurred between 2014 and 2015 and affected Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. It was the world's deadliest Ebola outbreak, which began in Guinea and in which more than 11,300 people died. Among these were over 500 health workers. 1-213218 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases The Gambia