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World Diabetes Day: 14 November 2023
Access to Diabetes care By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the world still face significant barriers in accessing diabetes care. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2023, “Access to Diabetes Care” aligns with the World Health…
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World Health Organization – Measles
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SADC Malaria Week: Intensifying the Fight against Malaria 06 – 10 November 2023
SADC Malaria Week: Intensifying the Fight against Malaria The week of the 06th to the 10th of November holds particular significance in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as it marks SADC malaria week. This week aims to increase malaria awareness and promote stronger collaboration among members of the regional bloc to reduce the…
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Malaria Advisory for the Kruger National Park – Updated 01 July 2023
SASTM would like to advise visitors to the Park about the risk of malaria and precautionary measures to be taken. The high malaria season runs from September to May, although there is some risk throughout the year, especially after unseasonal rains. Strict mosquito bite prevention measures should be adopted, and the addition of prophylactic medication…