Author: ecochest
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Ecochest Biosciences partners with Ghana Tourism Development Company
Ecochest Biosciences, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), is advancing STEM education in Ghana. We successfully launched the Science Park Tour at Grace Gold School in Amrahia, providing students with hands-on science experiences. The event was honored by the presence of GTDC CEO Dr. Kobby Mensah and the GTDC team. This collaboration…
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GHS confirms Monkeypox virus, 230 suspected cases across 88 districts
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. The case involves a 15-year-old male who sought treatment at a district government hospital on September 25, 2024, presenting with a three-day history of fever, general body pains, a sore throat, and a rash,…
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Monkeypox factsheet
Mpox Key facts Overview Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle ache, back pain and low energy. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). It is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in…
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Morocco confirms first mpox case in current outbreak
Morocco has confirmed a case of mpox in a man in the city of Marrakech, the health ministry said. This is the first such discovery since the current outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) last month. That was in response to the rapid spread of…
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