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Over half of antibiotics India uses belong to ‘watch’ group, highest globally | Data

A survey reveals that a high number of Indian inpatients are prescribed multiple antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles

How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been eliminated in Britain to the current crisis?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

UN agency calls for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ in region to prevent further spread of disease

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

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Cameroon Launches Historic Large-scale Malaria Jab Campaign

Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as a matter of routine, AFP journalists saw, in a step the WHO has described as "historic".

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2024

Friday briefing: Inside the desperate struggle to get aid to Gazans

In today’s newsletter: Unicef’s Tess Ingram explains the challenge of getting water, food and medicines to the millions in need

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024

Israel Bombs Gaza As Disagreements With US Simmer

Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the United States over the possibility of a Palestinian state, the creation of which Washington sees as the only pathway to a lasting peace.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024

WHO Weighs Up AI Risks And Benefits For Healthcare

Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI. The WHO has been examining the likely dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs), which are relatively…

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

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COVID JN.1 variant: How timely identification and intervention can help

The rise of the JN.1 variant indicates it might be more infectious or more adept at bypassing our immune defence compared to other variants according to the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC). Health authorities such as the Union Health Ministry of India, World Health Organization (WHO), and the US…

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024

Almost Half Of Drinking Water In Bangladesh Contains Cancer Causing Arsenic

The high concentration of arsenic levels has been attributed to seasonal flooding and rising sea levels.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18, 2024

Video Gamers at Risk of Permanent Hearing Loss, According to WHO Recent Report

The WHO suggests that prolonged exposure to sound levels exceeding 85 decibels can result in hearing impairment.

International Business Times UK · Jan 17, 2024

Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

WEKU · Jan 17, 2024

Global Tobacco Use Declines Despite Industry Lobbying: WHO

According to the World Health Organization, global tobacco use is declining despite industry lobbying efforts. Learn more about this positive trend.

“Tony Hicks from the Hollies popped into the studio and said, ‘That’s my guitar.’ I thought, ‘F**k me, I’ve bought a stolen Les Paul!’” Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks on the making of their 1978 punk classic, Another Music in a Different Kitchen

Fast-paced, big hooks, and one almighty left turn, the Buzzcocks’ incendiary debut is one of the most important punk albums of all time. Here is its story

Guitar World · Jan 16, 2024

WHO appeals for WHO appeals for Top News.5 billion for crises in Gaza and Afghanistan.5 billion for crises in Gaza and Afghanistan

Learn about WHO's appeal for WHO appeals for Top News.5 billion for crises in Gaza and Afghanistan.5 billion to address health crises from Gaza to Afghanistan, as they strive to provide vital aid and support.

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024

Gaza Officials Say Dozens Killed In 'Intense' Israeli Strikes

Officials in Hamas-run Gaza said on Monday dozens were killed overnight in "intense" Israeli bombardment, as the war which has sent shockwaves across the region passed the grim 100-day milestone.

Louder · Jan 14, 2024

"I don't think they'll ever find a cure for cancer. I don't think they want to find a cure": Roger Daltrey questions Big Pharma as he nears the end of his time at the Teenage Cancer Trust

The Who's Roger Daltrey is signing off his 24-year patronage of the Teenage Cancer Trust with a final run of charity shows

WEKU · Jan 14, 2024

The catastrophe in Gaza after 100 days of Israel-Hamas war, by the numbers

Nearly 24,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began on Oct. 7, a staggering toll. Satellite imagery suggests that up to 160,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed.

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Deadly Congo River flooding displaces thousands, raises health concerns

Learn about the devastating flooding in Africa's Congo River, which has resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and destroyed numerous homes.

WEKU · Jan 13, 2024

More than 30 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip

More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024

More than 30 Palestinians were reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip

Health and rescue officials say more than 30 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip as concerns grow over a lack of fuel and supplies for overburdened hospitals

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024

Shot in ‘cold blood’: Killing of Palestinian grandmother sparks outcry

Relatives of Hala Khreis, who was with her grandson and waving a white flag, relive the moment of her ‘execution’.

Fortune · Jan 12, 2024

‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest hit

Fortune · Jan 12, 2024

COVID levels are up to 19 times higher than reported, WHO says as it warns of the potential dangers of repeat reinfection: ‘We don’t know everything about this virus’

Because most people have some immunity to COVID, “we don’t necessarily know how often we’re getting infected,” a WHO spokesperson said.

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