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Qu'est-ce que la mpox (variole du singe) ?
L’orthopoxvirose simienne est une zoonose due à un virus du genre Orthopoxvirus de la famille des Poxviridés. La forme humaine de la maladie a été identifiée pour la première fois en 1970 chez un garçon de neuf mois en République démocratique du Congo.
Qu'est-ce que le Monkeypox, comment-se transmet-il et comment se protéger ? Cet outil imagé a été élaboré avec des professionnels intervenant auprès de personnes vulnérables.
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Kerala state is moving towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25th September 2015. Goal 3 of the SDG addresses “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages”. The sub-goal 3.4 of the SDG has the targe ... more
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in the world and is increasing in prevalence, particularly in Africa and other low-income countries. The disproportionately high numbers of premature deaths and severe or uncontrolled cases in many African countries are indicative of th ... more
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Asbestos-related cancers: the‘Hidden Killer’remains a global threat

van Zandwijk, N.; Reid, G.; Frank, A. EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTICANCER THERAPY2020, VOL. 20, NO. 4, 271–278 (2020) CC2
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The document outlines the 2019 update to the South African guideline for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, prevention through smoking cessation, use of bronchodilators as primary pharmacotherapy, and a comprehensive approach to pa ... more
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Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, imposing a consistent burden on health system. In recent years, prevalence of asthma symptoms became globally increased in children and adolescents, particularly in Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Host (genetics, atopy) and environmental fa ... more
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