Highlights from Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo Virus Disease, Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC - 28 August 2026:
🔴 Ebola outbreak in the country has now spread to 60 health zones
🔴 As of 26 August, there were 5794 confirmed cases and 2786
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In 2024, 3.26 million hectares of land were harvested for tobacco worldwide.
Land that could be growing food.
Tobacco farming drives up to 5% of annual deforestation in low and middle income countries. It demands enormous quantities of fresh water. It strips nitrogen,
The world is growing less tobacco but Africa is growing more.
Between 2012 and 2024, global tobacco-leaf production fell by 18.8%. In Africa it rose by 8.6%.
Tobacco use is moving the same way. Worldwide, adult tobacco users fell from 1.379 billion in 2000 to 1.202 billion in
Even if you feel great, some health problems don’t show obvious symptoms. That’s why prenatal tests are so important!
Expect:
📸 Ultrasound – See your baby’s growth!
🩸 Blood & urine tests – Check for infections & anaemia
🔬 Blood pressure & glucose screening – Prevent
