Beyond the Headline: The Systemic Dangers of Binge Drinking and Holiday Health Risks

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A 27-year-old man in Malanje province died from acute alcohol poisoning during Christmas celebrations, highlighting a critical public health risk during festive periods. This tragic incident, confirmed by local hospital authorities as an “alcoholic coma,” coincides with a reported surge in accidents requiring emergency evacuations. The case starkly illustrates how holiday excess can lead to fatal outcomes, extending beyond individual tragedy to strain emergency medical services. It serves as a sobering reminder of the severe, immediate dangers of binge drinking, which areContinue Reading

UNICEF Warns that Cholera Cases Could Increase by 10% in Liberia by 2100 as the Climate Crisis Intensifies

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UNICEF warns that climate change is a direct and escalating threat to child health in Liberia, projecting at least a 10% rise in cholera cases by 2100 due to intensified flooding and compromised water systems. The most severe impacts will be borne by children in vulnerable, low-income communities, where climate shocks disrupt access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, transforming an environmental issue into a critical child rights crisis. While Liberia has made initial policy commitments, UNICEF stresses that urgent, tangible public health andContinue Reading

12e Journée Scientifique du SYNAPHARM : Le pharmacien au cœur de la prévention des épidémies et catastrophes

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The SYNAPHARM union in Mali is strategically positioning pharmacists as central, proactive agents in epidemic and disaster management, moving beyond their traditional dispensing role. This vision is being operationalized through concrete actions like drug donations, public health campaigns, and advocacy for systemic improvements in pharmaceutical imports and health financing. The union’s collaboration with the Ministry of Health highlights a critical public-private partnership essential for strengthening national health resilience. Ultimately, this model demonstrates how professional syndicates can drive sectoral transformation and directly contribute to aContinue Reading