Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwean health authorities have ordered the removal of certain baby powders from retail shops following their recalling by their South African distributor after it was discovered that they contained high levels of asbestos. A letter date-stamped on Oct. 10 from the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of …
Read More »Study finds increased cancer risk for petroleum industry workers and people living near plants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People working in the petroleum industry or living near petroleum facilities are at increased risk of developing several different cancer types, according to a new report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the UN World Health Organization (WHO). The findings add …
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