The Red Cross announced the death of three volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Ebola. These volunteers were involved in humanitarian efforts in the Ituri province, amidst an outbreak declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The deceased, Alikana Udumusi Augustin, Sezabo Katanabo, and Ajiko Chandiru Viviane, contracted...
At the age of 18, Lucia Adarve had already seen more doctors than many people do in their lifetime. Her journey was complicated from the start. Lucia missed important developmental milestones, suffered from seizures, and faced difficulties with communication and academic work. Bright lights and loud noises were overwhelming for her. Her mother, Lisa Adarve,...
San Francisco (AP) — A scalp or face massage typically serves as a relaxing part of a haircut or facial. Nowadays, head spas are emerging across the U.S., offering profound cranial and facial relaxation. Customers, like Karena Kong of Nen Head Spa in San Francisco, find the focus on the head, face, and neck massage...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently introduced a decision that paves the way for unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to enter the U.S. market. This decision was made without consulting senior officials in the FDA’s tobacco center, as reported by The Associated Press. Just before former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, guidelines were...
Boon-dee-BOO-joh. Bundibugyo, a mountainous district in western Uganda, is home to roughly 200,000 people. Many are cocoa farmers navigating the steep hills and valleys near Uganda’s border with Congo. Despite its scenic beauty, Bundibugyo is gaining attention for an unpleasant reason. It’s associated with the current Ebola outbreak that has affected hundreds of people in...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak now presents a ‘very high’ risk at the national level, according to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Despite the heightened national threat, the risk remains lower outside the country. In northeastern...
Anonymous Tip Hotline Launched The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has introduced a hotline to collect information on the Garden Grove chemical crisis. District Attorney Todd Spitzer urged people on social media to provide details about the incident, which include the release specifics, industrial operations of the facility, and tank maintenance practices. Anonymous Tip Hotline:...
Tragic Loss of Red Cross Volunteers in Congo Three volunteers from the Red Cross have died, believed to have contracted the Ebola virus during their humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that these individuals are among the first...
Healthcare Workers Face Misinformation Rose Tchwenko, Congo country director for Mercy Corps, noted that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo often first presents itself in healthcare workers. One such case involved a worker whose family opted for home-based care instead of hospital treatment. Traditional beliefs, including notions of witchcraft, influenced their...
A hospital director in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported that more than a dozen individuals suspected of having Ebola fled after angry residents set a treatment tent on fire. The incident occurred a day after a similar event when authorities refused to release an Ebola victim’s body. “We strongly condemn this act,...