Prevention
US Commits HIV Prevention Shots to Poor Countries
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The United States has committed 2 million HIV prevention shots to low-income countries, focusing on Africa. This initiative aims to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. Distribution will prioritize high-risk areas.
Ethiopia targets over 13 million for malaria prevention
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Ethiopia is working to provide malaria prevention to over 13 million people in the current budget year. In the past six months, 3.8 million people were screened, with 1.3 million confirmed to have the disease. The number of patients has decreased by 40 to 49 percent compared to last year.
Protecting against EHEC infections in northern Germany
EHEC infections are clustering in northern Germany, with over 120 cases in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern by early October. Cases in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg are being linked to this wave. Experts advise thorough hygiene to prevent infections.