Dossier
infection risk
Coverage of infection risk in the Nexus archive.
- ‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) face significant challenges including infection risks and attacks from angry mobs as Ebola spreads. They report a lack of salary, compounding their difficulties.
- GP issues warning about intimate female perfume 'melts': 'Could increase infection risk and affect contraception'
A general practitioner (GP) has warned that using 'intimate female perfume melts' may increase the risk of infections and interfere with the effectiveness of contraception. The advisory highlights potential health risks associated with such products.