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African health officials call for solidarity not travel bans over mpox outbreak

Head of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya urges international community to support rollout of testing and vaccinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

Mpox alert! Country-wise confirmed cases of new strain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency amid an outbreak of the virus triggered by a new strain, spreading to different parts of Africa and even beyond the continent.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

But some academics suggest the evidence of the link between semaglutide and suicidal thoughts is ‘weak’.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

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'Is mpox another Covid-19 - the answer is clearly no' - WHO chief

Health authorities in Europe are on alert after a case of the clade 1b variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing outbreak in Africa

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

Bad news, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health

We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

World Health Organization stresses that mpox is not ‘the new Covid’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

World Health Organization moves to stress that mpox is not ‘the new COVID’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

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DR Congo on standby for first vaccines to fight mpox outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak, the Congolese health minister said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2024

Monkeypox preparedness in India: 13 big questions answered here

India is on high alert as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared monkeypox, a viral infection, to be a public health emergency or PHEIC, the highest level of warning.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Congo To Receive First Mpox Vaccine Doses Next Week

Congo set to receive mpox vaccines with U.S. aid as WHO declares global emergency. New strain spreading in Africa, affecting children. Sweden reports first...

Mpox virus latest: Isle of Man prepares for outbreak as Thailand confirms Asia’s first deadly variant case

Deadlier case of Clade 1b monkeypox strain detected for first time in Asia as countries prepare to face threat

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Ayurveda’s shield against Mpox: Harnessing global herbal wisdom to prevent modern epidemics

In a world still reeling from recent global health crises, the emergence of new epidemics like Mpox serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability. Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, has become a growing concern, with over 99,000 cases reported across 116 nations and 208 fatalities…

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2024

Alcohol use killed 2.6 million people worldwide, says WHO

The numbers represented 4.7% of all deaths total worldwide, according to the World Health Organization

Fortune · Aug 19, 2024

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International Business Times · Aug 19, 2024

Mpox Cases Rise In DR Congo As Country Awaits Vaccines

Cases of the mpox virus are rising in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the central African country awaits vaccines from the United States and Japan, the health minister said on Monday.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

The Guardian view on Africa’s mpox outbreak: Covid lessons need to be learned

Editorial: It is in everybody’s interest that wealthy nations do a better job at getting vaccines and assistance to where they are needed most

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Mpox virus, which is surging across several African countries, as a “public health emergency of international concern.” This action will help mobilize global and regional public health resources to better monitor and respond to the threats posed.

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2024

Sudan's health ministry declares cholera epidemic after 22 deaths

Sudan's Health Minister this weekend declared a cholera epidemic after 22 deaths were reported. The situation has become dire in the northeast African nation, where the population is suffering from the fallout of catastrophic floods and a 16-month conflict.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2024

After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC

The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2024

Monkeypox is a global crisis currently: What is its status in India?

Monkeypox has become a global threat right now. The disease which was limited to Congo earlier has now become a major health crisis in several countries worldwide. Countries like Pakistan, Philippines have already recorded monkeypox cases this year.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2024

Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel

Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a ‘distinct’ skin rash.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they recover from the initial COVID infection.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

Monday briefing: Mpox has been detected in Europe – but the real emergency is in Africa

In today’s newsletter: With a deadly surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the first case in Sweden, we look at how the disease is spreading, who’s at risk and what’s being done to stop it

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2024

Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says

Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.

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