Mpox Outbreak in Africa: Singapore and Africa CDC Collaborate
The article from the Africa CDC website titled "Singapore's Health Ministry and Africa CDC Announce Joint Efforts to Tackle the Mpox Outbreak" emphasises the collaborative efforts being made to manage the m...
Rising Diabetes Prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa
A recent article from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides a comprehensive overview of the global diabetes epidemic, showcasing alarming trends, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The focus on the "rising diabetes rates" within these regions highlights the urgent need for i...
Diabetes Crisis in South Africa: Prevalence, Impact, and Solutions
In the article titled "Diabetes: A Pressing Public Health Challenge in South Africa," the authors discuss the alarming rise of diabetes as a leading cause of death and morbidity in the country. They emphasise the urgent need for evidence-based strategies and strong leadership to address the impac...
GCC Healthcare Concerns: Key Challenges and Solutions for Residents
The article from Middle East Health, titled "What are GCC residents' healthcare concerns?" and authored by Dr. Basil Al Sharef and Dr. Mayada Elnegouly of CMC Hospital Dubai, highlights the pressing healthcare concerns faced by residents in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Notably, the ...
Enhancing Rare Disease Decision-Making Through Integrated Data Linkage in Canada
In a recent update, Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA) outlines a roadmap for linking patient and disease registry data with administrative health services data to enhance data linkage for rare diseases. This initiative is pivotal in managing patient and disease registries in Canada, focusing on the esse...
NICE’s Position on AI in Evidence Generation
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a position statement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in evidence generation. This statement clarifies what NICE expects when incorporating AI methods for evidence generation and reporting. The guidance emphasizes t...
