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Ebola outbreak not under control in Africa, CDC warns
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Ebola outbreak not under control in Africa, CDC warns

By Adegboyega Adeleye The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the Ebola outbreak spreading across parts of Africa remains uncontrolled, with more than 10,200 confirmed cases and over 5,000 deaths recorded across the continent. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus and has affected several African countries, including the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria.

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Men accused of sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband describe being invited to couple’s home
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Men accused of sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband describe being invited to couple’s home

Men say they made connection via online adverts and swinging website and had no idea Joanne Young had been drugged Men accused of sexually assaulting a woman whose then husband drugged her for years and allowed her to be abused have described being invited to the couple’s home via online adverts and a swinging website. One of those accused of assaulting Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, as she lay restrained and blindfolded said he was a young man “trying out things” and had no idea she was drugged.

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Chinese hospital ship concludes seven-day medical mission in Ghana, treating 5,909 people
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Chinese hospital ship concludes seven-day medical mission in Ghana, treating 5,909 people

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark (Hull 868), has concluded its seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana after providing healthcare services to 5,909 people. The Ghana Armed Forces expressed appreciation to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, the mission commander and the medical team for their dedication and contribution to healthcare delivery in the country.

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World Vision Ghana calls for increased, sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure
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World Vision Ghana calls for increased, sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure

World Vision Ghana has called for increased and sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure, saying that awareness creation alone was insufficient to improve hand hygiene practices and protect public health. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at World Vision Ghana, Richard Iddrissu, said the organisation aimed to support the provision of handwashing facilities to 303 schools and 153 healthcare facilities under its Universal Service Coverage agenda by 2030, to contribute to the country’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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KATH records 4 to 6 new stroke cases daily, over 1,000 annually – Neurologist reveals disturbing trend among youth
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KATH records 4 to 6 new stroke cases daily, over 1,000 annually – Neurologist reveals disturbing trend among youth

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in stroke cases reported to the facility, describing the trend as a major public health concern. The concern was highlighted during a free health screening exercise organised by the KATH Stroke Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta Constituency.

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‘Manosphere’ Should Be Treated As Public Health Issue—Report
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‘Manosphere’ Should Be Treated As Public Health Issue—Report

“By reframing the manosphere as a public health issue rather than just a regulatory issue, we open up a number of additional policy levers that public health approaches can provide,” author Sarah J Hawkes told BBC Radio 4. Co-author Kent Buse, health policy professor at Monash University Malaysia, said the manosphere thrived on online platforms deploying a similar playbook to the tobacco industry: “blame the individual, and call regulation an attack on freedom.”

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Bono East Fire Command prioritises health with annual breast screening exercise
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Bono East Fire Command prioritises health with annual breast screening exercise

In a move to promote personnel health and well-being, the Bono East Regional Fire Command held its annual breast screening exercise. The event, which took place at the Regional Headquarters on Thursday, October 2029, saw the Regional Fire Commander, ACFO I Rev. Naomi Ofori-Adubea Sarpong (Mrs.), and the Fire Ladies of the region undergo thorough medical checks.

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‘It’s been a whirlwind’: the Essex lawyer who quit her job and became voice of Netflix’s hit show Spike
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‘It’s been a whirlwind’: the Essex lawyer who quit her job and became voice of Netflix’s hit show Spike

A decade on, she is a star of a globally popular children’s series Emily McGonagle was on maternity leave from her job as a lawyer, juggling the care of her new baby and her toddler son, when the daily diet of TV cartoons made her think about an unlikely career change. Watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, her older son’s favourites, “it occurred to me: who does this job?”, says the 42-year-old from Essex.

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