The Supreme Court of Namibia has just released an opinion in which it reiterates and validates the rights of dignity for female HIV patients within the country. This case was brought in the context of the women challenging a requirement that they be sterilized without prior informed consent while being treated at public hospital facilities.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Throat Cancer Detection
A small, easy to use and inexpensive new test for those suspected of having throat cancer has been developed, reducing the need for patients to undergo more invasive detection methods.
Possibilities to Counteract Blood Shortages
New studies have found that certain proteins present in the sugar beet plant might be useable to generate blood for human transfusions in the event of a blood supply shortage.
Government Funding for Ebola Treatment Centers
The Australian government has announced and started medical personnel recruitment for Ebola treatment centers to be operated in Sierra Leone.
Resource Issues and Ebola
UN officials have publicly stated that the amount of resources available to them for fighting and treating Ebola is not sufficient based on the scale of the disease outbreak.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Further Visa Suspensions for Ebola-linked Countries
Canada has announced that it will follow the example set by Australia and suspend visas for applicants who are from countries in West Africa that have experienced recent Ebola infections.
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