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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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Air France Flight Diverted Over Ebola Travel Restrictions Amid DRC Outbreak

Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Montreal after DRC passenger boarded in error amid Ebola outbreak restrictions. Incident highlights…

HIV Stigma Study Reveals Persistent Discrimination in Cabo Verde Healthcare System

National study reveals 67% of people living with HIV in Cabo Verde face healthcare discrimination. Research documents widespread stigma despite…

Travel Bans Show Limited Effectiveness Against Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks, WHO Analysis Reveals

New WHO analysis reveals travel bans show limited effectiveness against Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, with 12 countries imposing restrictions despite…

Malaysian Pharmacists Show Critical Gaps in Pharmaceutical Waste Management

New research reveals that while 89% of Malaysian pharmacists recognize pharmaceutical waste risks, only 42% implement proper safety protocols. The…

Aid Cuts Hamper Ebola Response as Outbreak Spreads Across East Africa

Health responders warn that Western aid cuts have severely compromised Ebola outbreak response capacity across East Africa. Three countries now…

Daily Eggs Linked to 27% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Major 15-Year Study

A 15-year study of nearly 40,000 older adults found that eating five or more eggs weekly was associated with 27%…

New Study Links Regular Egg Consumption to 27% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Over 15 Years

A 15-year study of nearly 40,000 older adults reveals that eating 5+ eggs weekly correlates with 27% lower Alzheimer's risk.…

How Your 7-Meter Gut Functions as a Molecular Assembly Line for Nutrient Absorption

New research reveals how the 7-meter human digestive tract operates as a sophisticated assembly line, with each gut segment specialized…