Vaccines, WHO programs turn 50: preventable diseases have gone from 6 to 20 (but too many geographical disparities remain)
2024-04-24 14:08:24
diValentina Rorato
World Immunization Week from 24 to 30 April. For the prevention of transmissible diseases there are two other fundamental tools: monoclonal antibodies and breast-feeding
Vaccinating your child is a gesture of generosity towards the little one, but also towards the world population, because achieving herd immunity is essential to guarantee public health and defend the fragile, who cannot be vaccinated. This year the global vaccination programs of the World Health Organization (“Expanded program on immunization”), which began in 1974, turn fifty and have now extended to all countries in the world. And, thanks to this program, the number of diseases preventable with vaccinations has gone from 6 to 20. Unfortunately, however, the differences between countries and continents continue to be significant and serious: in some nations vaccination coverage is over 90%, but more than one million children around the world do not have access to vaccination programs. It is with this data that World Immunization Week 2024 opens, running from 24 to 30 April, which aims to remember the importance of vaccinations: it does so with a special title, “Humanly possible”. because every individual effort can make a difference.
Respiratory syncytial virus
The prevention of communicable diseases is not limited to vaccines.
Emerging Youth-Led Platform Dramas Post Ramadan: A Rising Trend in Arab Entertainment
2024-04-24 15:04:57
Youth control over ‘platform dramas’ after end of Ramadan
While the Ramadan drama season features dozens of works featuring the Arab world’s biggest stars, the current drama season is under the control of young actors, especially through digital platforms.
The “Off Season” season has seen great development in recent years in terms of the number and diversity of works presented and, according to critics and fans, digital platforms have strengthened their position thanks to new drama shows that have gained popularity. great popularity and great interaction among viewers. .
Upcoming works include the series “The House, My House 2,” featuring artists Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and Mustafa Khater, and the promotional promo for the series “Interview,” featuring Egyptian Rana Rais , was also shown.
The “Youth Championship” dominates these works, since the Egyptian artist Rana presents the protagonist for the first time through the series “Interview”, and its events take place in a social and romantic context, and the Syrian actor Khaled Shubat and Diana Hisham participate in the tournament, written by Amina Mostafa and directed by Ahmed Khaled Amin.
Rana Rais in a clip from the series “Interview” (the production company)
The Saudi artist Elham Ali,
Wellbeing and Prevention: Five key steps to protect employees in the work environment
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- Identifying risks to promoting a safety culture are the necessary steps to prioritize the well-being of your team.
April, 2024. The protection of our collaborators in the workplace implies fundamental importance, based on the implementation of a wide range of occupational health and safety measures. This ranges from the exhaustive identification and evaluation of occupational risks to the application of preventive controls aimed at avoiding accidents and injuries. Likewise, we actively promote a culture of safety throughout the organization, where prevention and the well-being of our collaborators are undisputed priorities.
The National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil), has carried out orientation campaigns aimed at 90 thousand companies throughout the country. These initiatives have the primary objective of supervising and guaranteeing the labor rights of workers, as well as promoting optimal working conditions that promote the economic development of companies.
“It is crucial for the safety of employees to rigorously comply with fundamental labor standards. This implies respect, effective application of regulations on minimum wage,
Regeni trial, the medical examiner: Giulio tortured with beatings and burning
A dramatic hearing which for reasons of expediency was partly held behind closed doors. In the trial of the four Egyptian 007s accused of kidnapping, torturing and killing Giulio Regeni in 2016 the first pieces of information on the torture suffered by the young Italian researcher at the hands of National Security agents arrived. Torture carried out for days by “expert hands” with the victim kept in a state of ‘lucidity’ until the tragic epilogue.
According to what was reported by the forensic doctors, who carried out the autopsy of the young Friulian researcher on 6 February 2016, the typical signs of torture practiced in Egypt were identified on Giulio’s body: punches, kicks, burns, beatings on the feet and handcuffing of wrists and ankles. To confirm it, before the judges of the first assize court, Vittorio Fineschi, consultant to the Rome Prosecutor’s Office during his hearing in the trial of four Egyptian 007s. The medical examiner explained that “almost all the tortures described in Egyptian scientific literature” were found on Regeni’s body. In particular, Egypt “over the years has published two scientific works on torture: one on 140 cases of torture on people who were not killed, first arrested and then tortured in police stations or prisons.
Potential Measles Exposure at Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Raises Concerns
Exposing Measles Outbreaks: A Call for Stronger Vaccination Efforts
In recent news, concerns have arisen regarding a potential measles exposure at a children’s museum event in Indiana. Health officials have stated that an infected individual traveled from out of state and attended the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on April 8. While there is no need for panic, it is essential to address this issue seriously and consider the underlying themes and concepts surrounding measles outbreaks.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause various complications, ranging from rashes to severe conditions like viral sepsis, pneumonia, and encephalitis. To prevent its spread, vaccination plays a pivotal role. The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed the importance of vaccinations by reporting an increase in measles cases during the first quarter of 2024.
The Importance of Vaccination
“It’s really upsetting that we’re investing so much time and energy, money, resources into this when we know that if we have a highly vaccinated public,
we won’t be seeing these cases,” McMasters said. “Yes, I’ve been in public health for 25 years,
and it kind of feels like going backward.”
Melissa McMasters emphasizes the significance of vaccination within our communities to combat these preventable diseases effectively.
Optimizing Vitamin B Complex Absorption for Better Health with Vitamundas Liposomal Active B Complex
Vitamin B complex it is important to maintain good health. This group of vitamins, which includes B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12, plays a major role in processes such as energy production, brain function and cell metabolism. A deficiency in any of these vitamins can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, depression and reduced immune function. That is why it is important to include a high quality ingredient such as Vitamunda’s Liposomal Active B complex in your daily nutritional routine.
Choose the right time for inclusion
An important aspect when taking your Vitamin B complex is choosing the right time for intake. It is recommended to use the Liposomal Active B complex Vitamunda.nl to take on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning 30 minutes before breakfast. This promotes the absorption of vitamins as there are fewer digestive enzymes present that can break down the liposomes. For those who are short on time in the morning, another time may be right before bed, when digestion is slower and the body is preparing to recover.
Combine with other products and other foods
Combining Liposomal Active B complex with other supplements such as vitamin C or magnesium can further enhance the health benefits.
sport, a simple prescription for sleeping better
FRANCE 5 – TUESDAY APRIL 23 AT 9:05 P.M. – MAGAZINE
To be in Olympic shape, moving is a necessity. But it is also necessary to sleep well. So much so that in strategies to optimize athlete performance, sleep is an integral part of preparation.
For ordinary people who are not aiming for an Olympic medal but trying to stay healthy as long as possible, the alliance between regular physical activity and quality of sleep is also necessary.
This issue of the health magazine “Take care of yourself!” », animated with education and a touch of humor by Michel Cymes, looks at the most effective methods to overcome sleep disorders.
A general public problem, since it is estimated that 30% of French people suffer from these inconveniences. Beyond debilitating daily fatigue, they can promote worrying phenomena such as hypertension, the risk of stroke or depression.
Digital curfew
For half a century, the French have lost an hour and a half of daily sleep. According to recent studies, we sleep on average 6 hours 41 minutes per night, while an adult needs a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep.
Celebrating 50 Years of Vaccination: Saving Lives Across the Globe
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Posted2024.04.24 10.32pm Modified2024.04.24 10.32pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on the 24th (local time) that at least 154 million lives have been saved thanks to vaccination over the last 50 years. This was announced by the WHO in a press release issued jointly with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on the occasion of World Immunization Week, explaining that “6 lives are saved every minute thanks to vaccination.”
According to the WHO, those who benefited most from vaccination were newborns.
Among the 154 million people who survived life-threatening crises thanks to vaccination, about 101 million were newborns. The infant mortality rate has decreased by 40% in 50 years.
The WHO said that “measles vaccination has contributed the most to reducing child mortality” and “will continue to play an important role, accounting for 60% of lives saved through vaccination.”
The main vaccination targets are 14 diseases. These include diphtheria, meningitis, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, measles, whooping cough, polio, rotavirus, tetanus, and tuberculosis.
In the case of polio, the WHO predicts that through vaccination, more than 20 million people will be able to walk without paralysis for over 50 years,
Infusion that prevents intestinal gases
Plants are an important part of traditional medicine and for many years some species have been used to take care of our health.
Nature provides us with elements with which we can prevent and cure diseases or ailments, also despite the passing of the years. Many people use plants, herbs and other natural products to prepare home remedies.
On this topic, today we will highlight how the flower of a well-known plant can become an infusion that is widely beneficial for our health.
The particular thing about this n atural alternative is that, according to specialists, it promotes collagen and prevents intestinal gases, which influences digestive health and skin care.
A necessary infusion
The Mayo Clinic Institute refers to collagen as a necessary protein in our body because it is responsible for connecting tissues and maintaining the characteristics of the skin, tendons and cartilage.
On the other hand, in reference to intestinal gases, it defines them as a normal part of the digestion process, but when there is an increase in them it is generally due to the type of diet we have.
To deal with these situations,