Care City Weekly December 8th
Latest articles from Care City Online and our weekly recommended reads.
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Latest From Care City Online
Early Detection Is The Future Of Preventive Healthcare
"The change of direction from reactive to preventive healthcare represents one of medicine's most significant transformations. According to the World Health Organization's comprehensive report on early diagnosis (WHO), preventive care could reduce global mortality rates by up to 40% for several major diseases."
Components Of Emotional Intelligence
"By teaching people to tune in to their emotions with intelligence and to expand their circle of caring, we can transform organisations from the inside out and make a positive difference in our world."
Why Should Organisations Incorporate Psychotherapy In The Workplace?
"The work environment is changing, and so are the needs of employees. Companies are also realising this change and are evolving to provide employees with what they need, especially mental healthcare services."
The MDaaS Story: Revolutionising Access To Healthcare In Africa
"In a continent where access to affordable and reliable medical diagnostics remains a pressing challenge, MDaaS Global is stepping in as a bold change. Founded with the mission to provide world-class diagnostics to underserved communities, MDaaS is reshaping the healthcare landscape in Nigeria and beyond."
What To Read
Rwanda Rolls Out WHO-Approved Preventative HIV Drug
"Rwanda is set to roll out the long-acting injectable PrEP known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA). PrEP refers to the use of antiretroviral medication by HIV-negative individuals to reduce the chance of contracting HIV. The first two injections are administered four weeks apart, followed by eight injections every eight weeks."
Chad: 70 Million Children Vaccinated Against Polio Virus in Lake Chad Region - WHO
"WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, who made this known at a news conference shortly after a roadshow as part of the programme to commemorate the World Polio Day in Maiduguri, Borno State, further said that the circulating variant of the polio virus Type 2 has decreased by over 38 per cent in Nigeria within a year."
Burundi Announces First Polio Outbreak In More Than 30 Years
Africa: 'We Are Still Losing People To Mpox'
"Mpox has spread across all regions of Africa, with each presenting symptoms of the different "clades" that determine their rate of severity and virulence. Clade 1, for instance, "disproportionately" affects children. In DR Congo, the continental health watchdog said around 87,6 percent of individuals "with Clade 1a are children," while Clade 1b impacts both children and adults."
Processes, Principles And Pragmatism In AI Governance
"Lessons learnt from an expert advisory group on AI and algorithms in New Zealand shows oversight of the development and implementation of AI tools in healthcare needs to adapt over time, to meet system needs and changes in technology."
The Healthcare Industry Needs To Get A Grip On AI Governance In 2025, ECRI Warns
"Risks with AI-enabled health technologies topped the list of the ECRI Institute's annual ranking of health technology hazards. Also topping the list are lack of technical support for medical device use in the home, cybersecurity threats from third-party vendors and substandard or fraudulent medical devices supplied by unauthorised distributors."
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