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Life expectancy increases in Africa by 10 years, but not for all

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised African countries for improvements in health services that have seen average life expectancy jump by a whopping 10 years.

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'Poxy McPoxface', 'TRUMP-22' submitted to WHO's public search for 'non-stigmatising' new name for monkeypox

Poxy McPoxface and Mpox are among suggestions received so far as the World Health Organization seeks a "non-stigmatising" new name for monkeypox.

ABC News

2 monkeypox variants will no longer be named after regions, for ethical reasons

Subsequent variants of monkeypox will be named using Roman numerals for the clade, and lowercase letters for the subclade.

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Why are they changing the name for monkeypox? What's the origin of the name?

The World Health Organization says the variant changes will come into effect immediately, with scientists calling the old names "discriminatory and stigmatising".

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It’s Official: Aussie Rentals Get Too Cold Mouldy In Winter For Safe Human Living

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One Health: why we need to combine disease surveillance and climate modelling to preempt future pandemics

Within less than three years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared two public health emergencies of international concern: COVID-19 in February 2020 and monkeypox in July 2022.

The Conversation

Australian rental homes colder and more damp than WHO safety standards

Rentals in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and ACT dropped below 18C more than 80% of the time, report finds

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Who can get a Covid vaccine booster in the UK?

The autumn booster program for Covid vaccinations will begin shortly. Over 50s, carers, frontline health workers and those at clinical risk will be inited to get a booster jab.

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Dog catches monkeypox from owners after sleeping in their bed

Researchers call for discussion about isolating pets from people who test positive for virus

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | India-China ties seeing a positive impetus, says Chinese Ambassador; Salman Rushdie’s attacker pleads not guilty, and more

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The Hindu

Judith Durham: Singer who found global fame with The Seekers

With her luminous soprano voice, Durham experienced chart-topping success with the Australian band that sold more than 50 million records in the Sixties, before embarking on a solo career

The Independent UK

Walking a tightrope in messaging monkeypox virus transmission routes

Public health communication about different routes of transmission of monkeypox virus is critical, especially as demographics can change

The Hindu

Man attends funeral of brother killed by a snake - then is bitten by one himself and dies

Govind Mishra, 22, travelled 50 miles to the village holding his brother's funeral but was fatally attacked by a snake while he slept a matter of hours after the service

Daily Mirror

Health: WHO gives new names to monkeypox variants

The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958. Major variants were identified by the geographic regions where they were known to circulate. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

The World Health Organization is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations

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2 Monkeypox Stocks to Watch This Week

Increasing cases of monkeypox worldwide have led the WHO to declare it a global emergency. With the infection spread in more than 85 countries and governments rushing to curb the spread, vaccine manufacturers are poised to benefit significantly. Thus, we think monkeypox stocks Quest Diagnostics (DGX) and SIGA Technologies (SIGA)…

The Conversation

Why doesn't monkeypox have a new name yet?

As monkeypox vaccination programs roll out and health authorities release information about how to reduce the spread of the virus, progress on another aspect of the outbreak is lagging: its name.

Daily Mirror

People urged not to attack primates after 10 poisoned over monkeypox virus fears

Brazilians in Sao Paolo state have been found to be targeting monkeys with poisoning after misguided fears about the monkeypox virus. Around 10 primates have reportedly suffered as a result

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Japan PM Kishida and WHO chief agree on new WHO affiliate in Japan -Kyodo news agency

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus agreed to establish a new Japan-based affiliate of the WHO, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Thursday.

ABC News

Monkeypox disinformation is on the rise. Experts say community-led health messages are key

The latest monkeypox outbreak is being seized upon by anti-vaccine and hate groups, but experts say public health authorities must focus on inclusive and destigmatising messaging.

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable

The World Health Organization says in its latest weekly pandemic report that the number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable

The Independent UK

WHO forced to explain monkeypox has nothing to do with monkeys after spike in attacks on primates

‘What people need to know is that the transmission we are seeing is happening between humans’

The Hindu

CorbeVax cleared as precaution dose vaccine, awaits WHO’s emergency use listing

This the first time that a booster dose that is different from the one used for primary vaccination has been allowed in the country

Reuters

Europe to consider "dose-sparing" to increase monkeypox vaccine, WHO seeks trials

Health officials in Europe are discussing whether to follow a move by the United States to stretch out scarce monkeypox vaccine supplies, with the World Health Organization calling for more data.

The Guardian - UK

From Reach Out I’ll Be There to Heat Wave: six of Lamont Dozier’s best songs

The hugely influential Motown songwriter and one third of Holland-Dozier-Holland, who has died aged 81, wrote for the likes of Diana Ross, the Four Tops and Chairmen of the Board

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