The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently grappling with a significant mpox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting over 30,000 suspected cases and 859 deaths this year. This surge accounts for more than 80% of Africa’s mpox cases and 99% of related deaths. Key Developments Vaccination Campaign Initiated: On October 5, 2024, … Read more
Cigna Group and Humana Inc., two prominent U.S. health insurers, have reinitiated merger discussions, aiming to create a combined entity valued at approximately $140 billion. This development follows previous attempts at consolidation within the industry that were halted due to regulatory challenges. Market Response The news of renewed merger talks has elicited varied reactions in … Read more
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population. Alarmingly, approximately 41% of those with hypertension are unaware of their condition, posing significant health risks. Understanding Hypertension Hypertension is defined as having a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher, a diastolic pressure of 80 mm Hg … Read more