September 23, 2025 10:10 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Hepatitis D virus (HDV) has been officially classified as carcinogenic, joining hepatitis B and C as major causes of liver cancer. HDV infects only people already carrying hepatitis B and greatly increases the risk of severe liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer—raising cancer risk by two to six times compared to hepatitis B alone. Over Read more…
September 23, 2025 10:10 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Global hunger has slightly declined to 8.2% of the population in 2024, about 673 million people, reflecting modest progress in regions like Latin America and Asia. However, hunger continues to rise in Africa and Western Asia, where up to 20% and 12.7% of people face food insecurity, respectively, highlighting persistent regional disparities. This underscores the Read more…
September 23, 2025 10:10 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Investing in health systems to support breastfeeding is crucial for improving infant health and development, as breastfeeding acts as a natural defense against diseases and promotes lifelong well-being. Despite progress, only about 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed globally, below the 60% target for 2030, partly due to gaps in healthcare training Read more…
September 23, 2025 8:38 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health problem, marking a major victory against this deadly, tsetse fly–transmitted disease that primarily affects rural populations. This achievement reflects sustained efforts in vector control, case detection, and treatment, underscoring the importance of continued vigilance and integrated strategies to prevent disease resurgence and protect Read more…
September 23, 2025 8:38 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Extreme heat is increasingly harming worker health and reducing productivity worldwide, with productivity declining 2–3% for every degree Celsius above 20°C. Over 2.4 billion workers, especially in agriculture, construction, and fisheries, face growing risks from heat stress as temperatures rise and heatwaves become more frequent and intense, including in regions not previously affected. Practical, evidence-based Read more…
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