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South Africa: Rotavirus Warning After Child Dies As Cases Surge

[Scrolla] Rotavirus spreads easily and can cause severe vomiting and watery diarrhoea, putting babies and young children at greatest risk of dangerous dehydration. No tears, dry mouths, fewer wet nappies, unusual sleepiness and refusing fluids are five dehydration warning signs parents and crèche teachers must know.

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Kenya Medical Association calls for permanent labour dialogue as nurses’ strike enters 5th week

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has called for the immediate establishment of formal dialogue structures between health workers and government, saying repeated strikes expose weaknesses in the way…

  • Kenya Medical Association seeks permanent labour dialogue structures.
  • Nurses' strike in Kenya enters fifth week on September 3, 2026.
  • KMA proposes Works Councils for continuous health worker-government engagement.

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