November 18, 2022 Kenya to import 1st genetically modified maize amid drought, food shortage Genetically modified maize will be delivered to Kenya for the first time, as the country battles food shortage amid its worst drought in decades.
November 17, 2022 Cancer screenings and diagnoses lag post-COVID, causing potential delays to treatment Cancer screenings are still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. The interruption may likely cause a delay in disease diagnoses and proper treatment.
November 17, 2022 Gates Foundation pledges $7B to Africa as Ukraine crisis disrupts donation flow The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is planning to grant $7 billion towards Africa to help its countries tackle poverty, disease, hunger and more.
November 17, 2022 Thailand's legalization of marijuana faces backlash In central Bangkok, a great deal of marijuana shops are booming with business despite the controversy that threatens the growing sector. A bill regulating cannabis has been delayed.
November 17, 2022 Uganda is fearful of losing doctors amid Ebola outbreak Uganda doctors have been struggling with the Ebola outbreak since September. Ten doctors stepped up to work in the hospital and now only three are left due to fear, exhaustion, and wages.
November 16, 2022 Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1 Mexico is going to start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas to prevent the spread of H5N1 in their farms. Last month they detected a severe strain in a commercial farm in Nuevo Leon.
November 16, 2022 FDA to review rules for manufacturing infant formula to prevent bacterial illness The FDA and U.S. heath regulator will review the rules for manufacturing infant formula so that it will be able to prevent bacterial illness.
November 16, 2022 China sees spike in numbers of daily coronavirus cases in Beijing, other cities China discovered 20,199 new cases of the coronavirus on Nov. 15, compared to the 17,909 new infections on Nov. 14. There were no reported new deaths.
November 15, 2022 British supermarkets rationing eggs as avian flu disrupts supply As Britain faces their largest outbreak of the avian flu, supermarkets started to ration eggs due to the number of cases seen on farms resulting in a shortage of turkeys and chickens.
November 15, 2022 WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan leaving agency The World Health Organization's chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, is leaving the agency. Leadership changes are expected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.