microcephaly
World must ready for global microcephaly ‘epidemic’: study
Egypt
September 16, 2016
World must ready for global microcephaly ‘epidemic’: study
The world should prepare for a "global epidemic" of microcephaly, a condition which restricts head growth in foetuses, as the…
First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in New York City
Health & Fitness
July 25, 2016
First baby with Zika-related birth defect born in New York City
New York City has reported its first case of a baby born with the birth defect microcephaly related to exposure…
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
Health & Fitness
April 27, 2016
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus remained stable at 4,908…
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
Health & Fitness
February 18, 2016
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Wednesday for US$56 million to combat the Zika virus, a disease that has…
Brazil finds Zika virus causes deformities in babies
Health & Fitness
November 29, 2015
Brazil finds Zika virus causes deformities in babies
The Brazilian health ministry confirmed that there was a link between cases of microcephaly, a head deformity, in babies and…