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Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

Penny Mordaunt accused Andrew Bridgen of promoting ‘outrageous conspiracy theories’.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Equatorial Guinea confirms Marburg deaths after push by WHO

Equatorial Guinea said it has recorded 13 cases of Marburg disease since February, after the World Health Organization urged the country to officially report new cases.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 30, 2023

Polio: leading virologist offers a beginner's guide to the different viruses and vaccines

On 17 March 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that health officials in Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus. The WHO said the Burundian government had declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency after three cases were confirmed.…

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023

The world is hooked on junk food: how big companies pull it off

It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a fast-food snack. There’s nothing that a tasty, affordable, ready-made…

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2023

Victory over big pharma opens door to cheaper tuberculosis drugs

India’s patent office turns down bedaquiline extension to Johnson & Johnson, clearing the way for generic versions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

Healthy kids, adolescents may not need COVID shots, WHO Says

Healthy children and adolescents may no longer need COVID shots, the World Health Organization said, updating its guidance on vaccines as the world adjusts to living permanently with the virus.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

The World Health Organisation has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023

WHO Revises COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Omicron-Era

The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but older, high-risk groups should get a booster between 6 to 12 months after their last vaccine. The UN agency said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Young people in Africa should have a say in decisions that affect their health – 7 ways to include them

Most of Africa’s population – 70% – is under 30 years old. In 2017 there were 628 million young people under 25 on the continent. This figure is predicted to reach 945 million by 2050.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for Omicron-era

The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but older, high-risk groups should get a booster between 6 to 12 months after their last vaccine.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023