All articles tagged with #disease elimination
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
India's government aimed to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, but efforts are falling short due to systemic healthcare gaps, socioeconomic barriers, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, with millions still affected and challenges in diagnosis and treatment persistence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Good News Network
Kenya has been declared free of sleeping sickness, a deadly tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites transmitted by tsetse flies, marking a significant public health achievement and joining other African nations in eliminating this neglected disease.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The US has seen a significant increase in measles cases, posing a threat to the country's disease elimination status. The CDC warns that additional efforts are needed to increase vaccination coverage, especially in under-vaccinated communities, as most cases are associated with importation from international travel. Maintaining measles elimination status is crucial, and vaccination coverage is key to preventing outbreaks. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health consequences, especially for young and unvaccinated children. The US has set a target vaccination rate of 95%, but coverage among kindergarteners has dipped below that in recent years.