Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Elimination refers to a disease being no longer endemic in a particular region, most often a country or a larger geographical region, such as North America, Central America or sub-Saharan Africa. Cholera was eliminated through clean water and sanitation. Q&A with Epidemiologist Sanjaya Dhakal , The Task Force for Global Health.

Water 69

Water Global Health 69

20th International Congress on Infectious Diseases

JANUARY 25, 2021

One of his major achievements in the Somali public health sector is the reestablishment of the National Public Health Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) of Somalia after its destruction during the war in Somalia. He is also well-travelled, experienced working under extreme pressure, and a great team player.

Antimicrobial Resistance 52

Antimicrobial Resistance Academic and Research Institutions Emergency Preparedness and Response Global Health Security 52

Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores. Incidence Incidence refers to the probability of a disease occurring in a given population in a specific time period. Here are the most common epidemiological metrics to help you get started, in a handy epidemiologic glossary.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Metrics and Evaluation Nutrition and Public Health Ageing and Health 52

Exploring Health

MARCH 25, 2025

The collection of these microbes is referred to as the human microbiome. This raises the question of whether frequent hygiene practices, such as hand washing and sanitation gel, are harmful to the human microbiome. However, a small percentage of microbes, known as pathogens, can cause sickness under the right conditions.

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Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Water Antimicrobial Resistance Global Health 93