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A five-year partnership between Tanzania and South Korea is strengthening disease detection labs across the country. Now in year three, the project is tackling cholera nationwide after successful work on dengue and respiratory illnesses.
The Gates Foundation announced it will spend $200 billion over 20 years to prevent child deaths and eradicate deadly infectious diseases before closing in 2045. Despite recent setbacks in global health, CEO Mark Suzman says renewed focus on proven solutions can get progress back on track.
Researchers in Kuwait have destroyed SARS-CoV-2 virus particles using focused ultrasound waves, opening doors to a drug-free way to fight viral infections. The breakthrough could help combat future pandemics and drug-resistant pathogens.
A novel antibiotic called FOVISCU has achieved a 93.23% clinical cure rate in Phase 3 trials, matching the effectiveness of current gold-standard treatment meropenem. This breakthrough offers fresh hope in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. #