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UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations

Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2024

Israel Agrees To Pauses In Gaza Fighting For Polio Vaccinations

Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for WHO-led polio vaccination campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children under 10 in three phases.

Young people’s health at risk from fall in condom use, warns WHO

International survey of 250,000 15-year-olds found nearly a third of them did not use a condom or the pill

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

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Scientists: Baby in Gaza was infected with polio strain linked to mistakes in eradication campaign

The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Most baby foods sold in the US high in sugar, low in protein; fail to meet nutrition standards

A new study has found that a staggering 60 percent of baby food sold in the United States doesn't meet WHO's nutritional standards, and could be affecting children's health.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2024

‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays

Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2024

Mpox vaccines: where they come from and what stands in the way of distributing them in Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared the latest outbreak of mpox in Africa a health emergency. An epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to neighbouring countries and more than 1,400 new mpox cases were detected in just…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2024

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"Oh my goodness! It's so rousing! Especially the end!": The soundtrack of Gene Simmons' life

Kiss bassist, Demon and fire-breather Gene Simmons picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names the "most dishonest" album Kiss ever made

Metal Hammer · Aug 29, 2024

Global Efforts To Eradicate Polio By 2026

Learn about the history, impact, and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, a viral disease affecting children worldwide.

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide

The World Health Organization’s office for Europe is decrying a decline in condom use by adolescents in recent years

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024

Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries

Police has been eliminated in most parts of the world, but the infectious disease is still spreading in a small number of countries

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024

A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza

Ten-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abuel-Jedian is the first confirmed case of polio in Gaza and he's now paralyzed in the leg

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

No, the Mpox virus has no link to the Covid-19 vaccine or gay sex

Following the recent Mpox outbreak in Africa – particularly in DR Congo and amongst its neighbours – the WHO raised its highest alarm. But it’s not just the virus that's spreading. So is fake news and misinformation, namely false claims that the Mpox virus is only transmissible via gay sex…

France 24 · Aug 27, 2024

New virulent monkeypox strain on the loose: Do we have robust vaccine and testing methods to tackle this global outbreak?

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease endemic to Central and West Africa, has emerged as a significant health concern globally and poses a notable challenge for India. With its recent spread beyond traditional boundaries, the disease's symptoms and transmission mechanisms underscore the urgency for robust preparedness and response strategies.

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2024

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Africa Faces Mpox Crisis Due To Neglect And Vulnerability

Learn about the recent surge in mpox outbreaks in Africa, the global emergency declared by WHO, and the urgent need for funding to combat the disease.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Mpox outbreaks in Africa result from neglect and global community's inability to stop epidemics

A leading African scientist says the rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease

UN Pauses Aid Deliveries In Gaza Over Safety Concerns

UN halts aid in Gaza due to safety concerns, impacting polio vaccination campaign. WHO warns of polio spread after first case in 25 years.

Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2024

India develops Monkeypox detection RT-PCR kit

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced its second public health emergency of International concern due to Monkey Pox. Read further on Dynamite News:

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International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024

As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes

Near the heavily fortified border that divides North and South Korea, a monitoring device is working 24-7 -- not tracking missiles or troop movements, but catching malaria-carrying mosquitoes that may cross the border.

MusicRadar · Aug 26, 2024

The drummers of Oasis: if the reunion rumours are true, these are the favourites to play drums

From the founding member who tried to sue Oasis, to the son of a Beatle, these are the drummers who provided the Gallaghers' groove

Inverse · Aug 26, 2024

46 Years Later, The Most Underrated '70s Sci-Fi Show Is Finally Getting a Crucial Upgrade

Beware the Federation! The dystopian cult sci-fi classic, 'Blake's 7' is finally hitting Blu-ray. But there's a special twist to this remaster.

Salon · Aug 26, 2024

Study: 60% of US baby foods fall short

"Work is needed to improve the nutritional quality of commercially produced infant and toddler foods"

WHO Launches Plan To Control Mpox Outbreak In Africa

WHO launches a plan to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa, with Germany donating vaccines to help Congo amid rising cases and deaths.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024

WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped

The U.N. health agency has launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2024

I’m due for a cervical cancer screening. What can I expect? Can I do it myself? And what happened to Pap smears?

Cervical screening in Australia has changed over the past seven years. The test has changed, and women (and people with a cervix) now have much more choice and control. Here’s why – and what you can expect if you’re aged 25 to 74 and are due for a test.

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