Categories: Uncategorized

Uganda receives 2,400 monkeypox test kits from WHO

WHO gave 2,400 monkeypox test kits to Uganda on Tuesday to assist the African country in its response to the contagious disease. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, WHO Representative in Uganda, handed over the kits to Ugandan Minister of Health Ruth Aceng, noting that the WHO is dedicated to providing support to boost Uganda’s testing capabilities. Aceng expressed thanks for the contribution, stating that Uganda has already conducted 70 tests, all of which have come back negative.

Also Read: “We believe monkeypox outbreak can be contained,”: WHO

On July 23, the WHO labelled the monkeypox epidemic a public health emergency of international concern.

Follow Medically Speaking on Twitter Instagram Facebook

Medically Speaking

Recent Posts

THE HIDDEN CHALLENGE OF WEIGHT LOSS: HOW FAT CELLS “REMEMBER” OBESITY

Losing weight is a significant milestone, but for many, the bigger battle lies in keeping…

19 hours ago

LINDT CHOCOLATE CONTROVERSY: HEAVY METALS DISCOVERED IN POPULAR BRAND’S PRODUCTS

In recent months, a growing controversy has surfaced regarding the presence of heavy metals—specifically lead…

19 hours ago

THE SURPRISING BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B3 IN LOWERING DEATH RISK AND IMPROVING HEART HEALTH

A new study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the potential benefits of dietary…

20 hours ago

WOMEN’S HEALTH: HOW EXCESS ZINC CAN DISRUPT MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND FERTILITY

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Known…

22 hours ago

AIIMS- LED TRIAL FINDS OPTIMAL DRUG COMBINATION FOR HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

A groundbreaking clinical trial, spearheaded by a team of Indian and international experts, has shed…

22 hours ago

LINK BETWEEN COVID-19 INFECTION AND CANCER REGRESSION UNCOVERED IN A GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERY

In an unprecedented discovery, scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between COVID-19 infections and the…

24 hours ago