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Shafaq News
02-07-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Dust storm leaves over 100 hospitalized in Kirkuk
Shafaq News – Kirkuk A fierce dust storm sweeping through Kirkuk on Tuesday sent over a hundred people to hospitals with breathing difficulties, Iraqi health authorities confirmed. Saman Yaba, spokesperson for the province's Health Directorate, told Shafaq News that 109 people suffered respiratory distress and were treated across local hospitals. 'All medical facilities were on full alert,' he confirmed, noting that most patients recovered after receiving prompt care. The storm, which began early Tuesday, intensified throughout the day and sparked widespread discomfort—particularly among residents with chronic respiratory conditions.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Ghana's biggest university suspends all social gatherings after COVID-19 surge on campus
The University of Ghana has announced the immediate suspension of all social gatherings and student-organised events on campus following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The University of Ghana has suspended all social gatherings and student-organized events due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. This decision follows confirmed cases by the campus Health Directorate, implementing immediate health protocols. All student groups are required to halt projects and gatherings as directed by the Dean of Student Affairs. The decision was taken after the university's Health Directorate confirmed new suspected and confirmed cases within the campus environment. In a statement released on Thursday, 26 June 2025, authorities urged members of the university community to exercise caution and comply with enhanced health protocols. DON'T MISS THIS: Ghana's economy records 5.3% growth in Q1 2025, surpassing expectations 'All staff, students, and visitors are strongly advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to the recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection and community spread,' the statement read. Directive halts all student events and celebrations The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, led by Professor Rosina I. Kyerematen, has directed all student groups—including the Students' Representative Council (SRC), the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Junior Common Rooms (JCRs), as well as departmental and school associations—to suspend all upcoming programmes and week-long celebrations until further notice. 'These measures have become necessary to safeguard the health and well-being of the University community,' Professor Kyerematen noted in the circular. Heightened vigilance and campus protocols reintroduced As part of the university's response strategy, health protocols are being reactivated, and monitoring has been intensified across the institution to contain potential spread. The university is urging all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the directive and support ongoing containment efforts.
Egypt Today
23-06-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt leads presidential health initiatives, ranks high in national performance metrics
The South Red Sea Shipyard on January 9, 2025- press photo The Red Sea Governorate continues to distinguish itself in the implementation of presidential health initiatives, achieving advanced rankings nationwide. This comes in line with the directives of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health, and underscores the state's commitment to improving the quality of healthcare services provided to citizens. Ismail Al-Arabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Population in the Red Sea, affirmed that the Health Directorate has achieved exceptional results. Recent performance evaluations revealed the governorate's leading positions in several initiatives. Most notably, the Women's Health Support Initiative saw the Red Sea Governorate secure first place nationally. This achievement is attributed to dedicated efforts in examination, awareness, and early disease detection, reflecting the commitment of medical teams and the effectiveness of fieldwork. The Undersecretary of Health added that the Red Sea Governorate ranked third in the Maternal and Fetal Care Initiative, demonstrating the quality of care provided to pregnant women and success in early detection of mother-to-fetus transmitted diseases. Similarly, in the Early Detection of Cancer Tumors Initiative and the distribution of "FIT" samples, the governorate achieved fourth place among governorates in terms of quality of implementation and coverage of target groups. Overall, in the general classification of health initiatives' performance, the Red Sea Governorate secured fifth place nationwide, an accomplishment reflecting seriousness and discipline in executing presidential health directives. For the Chronic Diseases and Early Detection Initiative, the governorate ranked seventh with an achievement rate of 98%, reaching 1036 cases out of the monthly target of 1062 cases. This underscores the efficiency of the work system in reaching targeted populations. Al-Arabi emphasized that these successes are the fruit of effective cooperation and coordination between medical and administrative teams, under the supervision of Dr. Basma Yahya, the initiatives' coordinator in the governorate. The Undersecretary of Health clarified that Ahmed Galal, Director of Primary Care Administration, Shireen Magdy, Director of Motherhood and Childhood Administration, and Nurse Hanaa Mohamed, Nursing Supervisor for the Initiatives, participated meticulously in the implementation of these initiatives. He further stressed that these results reflect the spirit of teamwork and the dedication of medical and administrative staff in implementing the Ministry of Health's plans and the political leadership's directives. He affirmed the continuation of efforts to ensure the provision of integrated healthcare services worthy of the people of the Red Sea Governorate, extending thanks to all work teams and calling for continued commitment and increased efforts to achieve further successes in developing the healthcare system.
Egypt Independent
10-06-2025
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Bodies of 10 suspected illegal immigrants found on Marsa Matrouh beach
Egyptian authorities recovered the bodies of 10 suspected illegal immigrants on the beach of the Azizia area, west of the city of Barani in Marsa Matrouh Governorate, on Saturday evening – the second day of Eid al-Adha – RT reported on Monday. According to medical sources, the bodies included a Libyan citizen, a Sudanese citizen, and eight Egyptians from Assiut Governorate. The deceased were transferred to Marsa Matrouh General Hospital, where they were placed under the disposal of the Public Prosecution office for investigation and accurate identification. The sources revealed that initial investigations indicate that the boat carrying the victims departed from a beach in eastern Libya, between the areas of Musaid and Derna, the site of intense activity by human traffickers. Egyptian sources suggested that the traffickers' use of boats unfit for long-distance navigation was one of the causes of the accident. The sources added that medical authorities notified the security services immediately after the bodies were found. Search and investigation teams were formed in coordination with the Health Directorate to determine the cause of death and the approximate timing of the drownings. The Matrouh Governorate called to intensify awareness campaigns in the governorates that export the most illegal immigrants, especially Assiut, to warn youth of the dangers of illegal immigration, the sources added. Illegal immigration across the Mediterranean is one of the most dangerous routes for those seeking to reach Europe, as migrants rely on unsafe boats and human traffickers who exploit their difficult living conditions. Egyptian authorities work to combat this phenomenon by intensifying coastal surveillance, imposing harsher penalties on smugglers, and launching awareness campaigns, but the challenge remains due to the continued demand for migration.
Shafaq News
09-06-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Iraq enforces Eid food safety amid soaring heat
Shafaq News/ Authorities in al-Sulaymaniyah and Diyala provinces intensified food safety measures during Eid al-Adha, officials reported on Monday. The measures come as Eid al-Adha typically sees a rise in livestock slaughter, increasing the risk of food contamination, compounded by a severe heatwave in the country, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C in several regions, in addition to efforts to contain Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), a tick-borne virus associated with informal butchering and direct animal contact. In al-Sulaymaniyah, the provincial slaughterhouse received 735 animals over the first three days of the Eid holiday. Shalaw Aref, operations manager, confirmed that veterinary teams inspected all meat and disposed of nearly half a ton deemed unfit for consumption using approved sanitary protocols. 'We boosted technical and veterinary staff to ensure compliance with both health regulations and religious guidelines,' Aref told Shafaq News. Meanwhile, in Diyala, the Health Directorate closed 10 restaurants following surprise inspections. Fares al-Azzawi, the directorate's spokesperson, stated that teams documented severe hygiene breaches, including "unclean kitchens and improper food handling."
