Core Points - The Guangzhou Public Health Committee and the Patriotic Health Campaign Committee have issued a unified action plan for the patriotic health campaign [1] - The campaign will run for one month starting from August 24, with every Friday designated as a unified action day [1] - The objectives include thorough environmental sanitation, targeted pest control, and health education to reduce the risk of infectious diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya [1] - The initiative aims to create a clean, beautiful, healthy, and livable urban and rural environment for the citizens of Guangzhou [1]

Core Points - The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified that Kenya has eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness [1] - Kenya has not reported any new local cases for over 10 years, with the last local case identified in 2009 and the last two imported cases in 2012 [1] - The certification is considered a significant milestone in public health for Kenya, which will not only protect its citizens but also contribute to economic growth [1] Disease Overview - Human African Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly, caused by two types of trypanosomes: Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense [1] - The Rhodesian trypanosomiasis prevalent in Kenya is common in East and Southern Africa and can invade multiple organs, including the brain, potentially leading to death if not treated promptly [1] - Agricultural, fishing, and livestock sectors are identified as the primary at-risk populations for this disease [1]

Core Points - The city of Foshan is launching a week-long campaign starting July 31 to eliminate adult mosquitoes, aimed at controlling the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya and dengue fever [1] - The campaign will categorize the city's 32 towns and streets into three types based on the severity of the epidemic, implementing targeted mosquito elimination and breeding ground cleanup efforts [1] Group 1 - Type A areas will undergo comprehensive adult mosquito elimination with treatments twice daily [1] - Type B areas will focus on epidemic points with similar treatment frequency [1] - Type C areas will maintain regular environmental cleanup and mosquito elimination [1] Group 2 - Residents are encouraged to participate in indoor and outdoor mosquito control measures, including installing screens, hanging mosquito nets, and using mosquito repellent [1] - The campaign will employ a "Seven Days, Seven Strategies" approach, involving various community actions to combat mosquitoes [1] - Daily mosquito elimination efforts will occur between 7-10 AM and 4-7 PM [1]