Novartis’s treatment of leishmaniasis granted FDA orphan designation
Novartis’s (NVS) parasite-selective proteasome inhibitor with potent activity against kinetoplastid parasites was granted FDA orphan ...
Farmer J's Journey: Tiktok Star Carl Brown Battles Medical Crisis-Leishmaniasis Contracted In Belize
OfficialFarmerJ Before and After contracting Leishmaniasis ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Carl Brown, known to ...
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Over the past three months, the disease has claimed the lives of 18 individuals, with more than 500 people reported to be infected.
The Wajir County government has launched an emergency response plan to contain a deadly outbreak of Kala-azar, a parasitic ...
Kenya enhances response to kala-azar disease as death toll rises to 25
NAIROBI, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday that the response to the outbreak of the parasitic disease visceral leishmaniasis, or kala-azar, has been intensified amid 25 ...
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Luke Kanyang'areng: The nurse who turned his pain into purpose
While still in nursing school, he witnessed the heartbreaking reality of patients arriving at hospitals too late for treatment.
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Global Summit Tackles Skin NTDs Integration, Innovation
The 2nd Global Meeting on skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) opens in Geneva today, to accelerate progress ...
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Emerging and Reemerging Neglected Tropical Diseases: Epidemiology, Transmission, Mitigation, and Vaccines and Chemotherapy Advancements
Zoonotic and other infectious diseases are emerging and reemerging rapidly in recent times owing to altered climatic conditions, changing lifestyles, and unhealthy living conditions. The WHO listed 20 ...
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Health PS Mary Muthoni Launches Emergency Response to Contain Kala-azar Outbreak
The disease has put the government on high alert and is the second mysterious disease to hit the nation since the start of ...
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Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities
Access to safe water is a pressing issue in Afghanistan, impacting public health, food security and economic stability. While ...
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India Disposable Medical Gloves Market Poised for Strong Growth with a 12.1% CAGR from 2022 to 2028, Driven by Rising Healthcare Demand
The India disposable medical gloves market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by the increasing prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases, a rising demand for surgical procedures, and ...