Category: International

Maravi Express The world is being assured that the newly-developed COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective just as other vaccines to protect individuals from serious preventable diseases. According to a Vaccine Awareness Guide developed by Dubai Health Authority released in December 2020 — outlining pre-vaccination information — a vaccine stimulates the body to build resistance to a particular infection and strengthens the immune system by training it to form antibodies. It says the vaccines stimulate the immune system without…

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Maravi Express The failure rate for smokers trying to quit smoking is very high and that some smokers fail to quit even faced with a life threatening disease, says Malawi’s internal medicine specialist Dr. Noel Kayange. Kayange, who runs a private medical practice in Blantyre, told Face of Malawi that e-cigarettes and nicotine replacement therapy products are definitely better options and less risk. E-cigarettes, a new innovation by tobacco products manufacturers that heat but does not burn, are only…

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* Continent urged to remain alert over COVID-19 into festive season By Duncan Mlanjira In order to encourage people to continue to wear a mask to halt the spread of COVID-19, November 23-30 has been set aside as Africa Mask Week in cognizance that mask-wearing is diminishing and this is threatening.  At the same time, as nearly 20 African countries have reported a 20% increase in new cases in the past one month — according to the World Health Organisation…

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Maravi Express The world is observing the  World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) from Wednesday, November 18-24, which World Health Organisation (WHO) set aside to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance. WHO says antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms resist the effects of medications, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. Combatting antimicrobial resistance is a global priority that needs coordinated action across all government sectors and levels of society. WHO says HIV…

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