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Oct12024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Explained: What Is the Deadly Marburg Virus That Originates From Bats?

Rwanda is grappling with its first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least six lives, including healthcare workers in Kigali. Since Friday, 26 cases have been confirmed, and authorities are tracking around 300 people who may have been exposed. To prevent further spread, the government has implemented contact tracing, quarantines, and public health campaigns. What Is the Marburg Virus? The Marburg virus is a highly infectious and deadly disease, closely related to Ebola. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), fatality rates can range from 24% to 88%, depending on the outbreak and available healthcare. The virus was first identified in 1967 during simultaneous outbreaks in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany, and Belgrade, Serbia, which resulted in 3...

Sep182024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

ASRA Report Calls for Urgent Shift to Systemic Risk Management Amid Rising Global Instability

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A groundbreaking report from the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA) calls for a radical shift in how governments, businesses, and communities assess and manage global risks. The report, titled Facing Global Risks with Honest Hope, highlights the growing interconnected threats facing the world, from climate change and biodiversity loss to geopolitical conflicts and the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence. Developed by over 50 experts, the report argues that the current approach to risk assessment is outdated and fragmented, leaving decision-makers ill-prepared for today's "polycrisis" moment. Instead of addressing risks in isolation, the authors emphasize the need for a systemic approach that integrates cross-sector collaboration and global governance reforms. One o...

Apr172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Ruang Volcano Eruptions Prompt Evacuation of Hundreds in North Sulawesi

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Amidst multiple eruptions of Indonesia's Ruang volcano, located in North Sulawesi province, at least 800 individuals have been evacuated from the area, revealed the country's volcanology agency on Wednesday. Situated on Ruang Island approximately 100 km (62 miles) from the provincial capital Manado, the volcano has unleashed its fury in several eruptions since Tuesday, prompting authorities to escalate the alert level to the second highest. The eruptions, triggered by recent earthquakes on the island, have led to the emission of hazardous and "explosive hot clouds" reaching heights of up to 1.8 km (1.1 miles) into the sky, as confirmed by Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, an official at Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG). "To ensure safety, we...

Dec222023 by disastersNo Comments

Growing Threat: Zoonotic Infections Could Kill 12 Times More People in 2050

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A recent study published in BMJ Global Health warns that zoonotic infections, diseases that transfer from animals to humans, are poised to become a grave global health threat. The research indicates that by 2050, these infections could potentially claim twelve times more lives than they did in 2020, necessitating urgent action to address this growing menace. This concern arises in the backdrop of heightened awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in animals and swiftly spread worldwide. The study reveals that the environmental and population changes observed over the last six decades have led to an increase in “spillover events” – instances where diseases jump from animals to humans. These events are responsible for the emergence of pandemics. The research analyzed e...