One dose at a time: The fight against the pandemic in Mauritania
Tuesday morning in the outskirts of Nouakchott, the waiting area of the Teyarett vaccination center is bustling with activity due to the large number of individuals who came to receive their vaccinations. A consistent number of women and men from a wide variety of backgrounds made their way...
Read moreMauritania prepares to combat increasing cases of Sickle cell anemia disease
On June 19th, 2022, Santé Sud hosted a medical conference on sickle cell illness in Nouakchott. The purpose of the event was to discuss everything including screening, prevention, and cooperation that should be undertaken to enhance the care of this disease. The event, which aimed to promote a plan to...
Read moreThere have been a total of 8 newly documented COV illnesses-Mauritania
The Ministry of Health made an announcement on Wednesday evening in Nouakchott on the registration of eight new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. There were also six instances of recovery, and there were no fatalities reported, which is a thanksgiving to God. In its daily update on...
Read moreQueen Letizia of Spain starts her trip with a stop in Mauritania
A tour of Spanish development projects in the domains of health, food security, and women’s rights was the first stop on Queen Letizia of Spain’s trip to Mauritania, which started on Wednesday. Letizia, the wife of Spain’s King Felipe VI, joined employees from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation...
Read moreWHO gives Mauritania cars and medical equipment to the Ministry of Health
Mauritania gives over eight cars and several pieces of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health. The World Health Organization (WHO) will not relinquish its support for Mauritania, which the organization will demonstrate by continuing to provide financing from its partners. This past Monday, May 30, 2022, the country’s...
Read moreHumanitarian Aid to Mauritania Mali and Niger by Spain
Spain’s contribution to the humanitarian efforts of Mali, Mauritania, and Niger totals more than 321,000 euros. The gift will assist in the shipment of particularly specific medical supplies, nutrition goods, and telecommunications equipment. It is very challenging to provide assistance to some of the most inaccessible areas in Mauritania, Mali, and...
Read moreMauretania’s fight Against the Pandemic: One Thrust at a time
Today morning on the outskirts of Nouakchott, the reception area of the Teyarett vaccination facility is bustling with activity due to the large number of individuals who have come to get their shots. A consistent number of women and men from a wide variety of walks of life are...
Read moreMauritania’s COVID-19: Mauritania Travel Tips
· Vaccinate against COVID-19 before flying to Mauritania. • Avoid Mauritania if you’re not up-to-date on COVID-19 immunizations. • Even if you’re vaccinated for COVID-19, you may still acquire and spread it. • Anyone 2 or older should wear a mask inside. • If you have a poor immune system or are at...
Read moreTobacco corporations used COVID-19 to entice new smokers
Tobacco corporations “took advantage of COVID-19″ to entice new smokers during the pandemic, while adolescent smoking threatens progress against the worldwide tobacco epidemic”, new research says. While governments focused on the COVID-19 problem, the tobacco industry “used the opportunity to gain market shares, acquire new consumers, retain smokers, and polish...
Read moreMauritania update on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
As of March 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces six confirmed instances of human Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in the African nation of Mauritania, including two fatalities. A polymerase chain reaction test (PCR) verified a case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) on 4 February 2022 at the Institut National...
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