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Sermo Barometer Reveals Growing Concern Among Global Physicians Regarding Monkeypox

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Based on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, 36% feel public health authorities should prioritize public education combating misinformation/disinformation to prepare for a potential monkeypox pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Based on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, 36% feel public health authorities should prioritize public education combating misinformation/disinformation to prepare for a potential monkeypox pandemic.
  • For patients infected by monkeypox who want to prevent spreading to others, physicians agree (80%) to isolate at home until rashes are completely healed.
  • This survey was the 25th edition of Sermos ongoing Barometer that amplifies the voice of physicians globally on key topics, including COVID-19, specialty-specific patient care, and most recently monkeypox.
  • Sermo turns physician experience, expertise, and observations into actionable insights for the global healthcare community.

GLIDE: End of Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis in Sight for Philippines, Says Award-winning Filipino Doctor

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Great achievements have been made in the Philippines to tackle malaria and LF to date.

Key Points: 
  • Great achievements have been made in the Philippines to tackle malaria and LF to date.
  • However, elimination of these diseases remains problematic, and over the last five years, the country has struggled to reduce their prevalence.
  • Dr Espino beat 220 applicants across 44 countries to become the first Filipino winner of the Falcon Awards.
  • Great achievements have been made towards the 2030 goal of the elimination of malaria and lymphatic filariasis.

The Global Institute for Disease Elimination awards USD1 million to ground-breaking health projects in endemic countries

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Sunday, December 12, 2021
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The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) has announced the winners of its inaugural Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) has announced the winners of its inaugural Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination.
  • The Falcon Awards will support community-based initiatives by empowering local actors with the tools and financial backing to rid the world of these preventable diseases.
  • For more information on The Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination and the winners, please visit: https://glideae.org/awards
    For photos of the winners, please click here .
  • The Awards invited submissions from organisations in disease-endemic countries whose proposals address cross-border, cross-disease, cross-programme, or cross-sector approaches to disease elimination.