In rural Chad, solar kiosks are closing the distance to a doctor
In rural Chad, Telemedan’s solar kiosks connect patients with doctors remotely, easing the burden of distance and cost.
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Wildfire Smoke Now Bigger Prenatal Threat Than Human Pollution
Increasing wildfire activity is reversing prenatal air quality gains from the Clean Air Act, with wildfire smoke now a bigger threat than human-caused pollution.
Surgeon Recounts Amputating Five-Year-Old Girl’s Leg in Gaza Without Anaesthesia
Orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter recounts amputating a five-year-old girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia, describing how doctors sang as she remained awake.
The missing map of childhood: one scientist’s push to study kids’ cells
A scientist’s push to include children in the Human Cell Atlas led to dGTEx, a project building a baseline of gene expression in kids.
Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak in DRC Worsens as Cases Hit 4,665, WHO Says
WHO announces that the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC has intensified, with cases rising to 4,665 and extending across six provinces.
Nigeria Signs Deal With China’s LinaTech for Radiotherapy
Nigeria and LinaTech have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding the country’s radiotherapy capacity.
Warren Questions Taylor Farms Influence in Cyclospora Outbreak Response
Warren’s letter calls the federal Cyclospora response botched and asks whether Taylor Farms’ ties to the Trump administration played a role.
Zamfara State Launches Fresh Crackdown on Unregulated Medicine Sales
Zamfara State has launched a new enforcement push against illegal medicine hawking, warning that unsafe drugs put residents at risk.