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NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes no real sense

New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) made news largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than what the rules actually say.

The Conversation

Keith Altham obituary

Journalist who pioneered the role of rock music PR in the UK and looked after the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Beach Boys

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh rolls out emergency measles vaccination drive after dozens of child deaths

Unicef says efforts will be intensified to ensure high coverage in densely populated and high-risk areas in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar

The Independent UK

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New Covid variant BA.3.2 detected across US, but experts urge vigilance over alarm

Strain found in 29 states and Puerto Rico carries spike mutations, but no data shows increased severity

The Guardian - US

'Wow!' The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for some South Africans

Gladys Khoza has regained her sight after a cataract surgery marathon in South Africa

The Independent UK

UN Official Resigns, Says Senior UN Officials Serve Powerful Lobby Spreading False Iran Nuclear Threat

Mohamad Safa resigns as UN representative, alleging senior officials serve a lobby spreading misinformation about Iran's nuclear capabilities.

International Business Times UK

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths

The Independent UK

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A Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Will Only Return on One Condition, and the Internet Loves It

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The Mary Sue

“The phone rang. It was Paul McCartney. That’s when I knew we’d found it”: We meet the man who reunited Paul McCartney with his long-lost Beatles bass

Stolen in 1972, Paul McCartney’s missing Höfner resurfaced in a family’s attic 51 years after it disappeared. But it took some tracking down…

Guitar World

How lonely you feel may matter more than how alone you actually are, research finds

Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same, and researchers say addressing that difference can prevent serious health impacts.

Euronews

E-cigarettes are more effective for quitting smoking, but experts warn they are not risk-free

E-cigarettes are more effective than traditional methods like patches and gum for quitting smoking, according to a new study.

Euronews

Health chiefs urged to offer meningitis catch-up jabs to teens as true scale of worldwide death toll revealed

Although cases have declined since 1990, it’s not enough to meet WHO goals to reduce global deaths by 50 per cent

The Independent UK

Covid Alert: What Do We Know About Variant BA 3.2 And Who It Could Affect?

The 'Cicada' variant, BA.3.2, is gaining attention as it spreads across the US and globally. Learn about its characteristics, spread, and impact.

International Business Times UK

WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East

Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has said

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More frequent ejaculations may boost men’s fertility, research suggests

Need for abstinence before fertility treatment questioned as study finds sperm deteriorates as it stays in body

Radio France Internationale

Chad relocates refugees amid rising tensions at border with Sudan

Chad has begun the emergency relocation of refugees from its border with Sudan as the army prepares to deploy to the area in response to cross-border attacks, an official from the country's refugee agency said on Monday.

Times Life

4 Everyday Foods That Quietly Lower High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is considered as a silent killer. It usually creates no palpable symptoms while quietly damaging our blood vessels. As a matter of fact, World Health Organisation (WHO) pointed out that in today’s world almost “600 million adults with hypertension are unaware that that…

Euronews

5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes

Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think.

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Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Euronews

Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

The Independent UK

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies

The Conversation

The myth of meritocracy: why universal water access is a prerequisite for a fair society

In developed economies, water has become a victim of its own social success. For those with universal access to it, a form of cognitive dissonance has taken hold: we fret over looming threats of scarcity while enjoying an uninterrupted, completely dependable supply. Just turn on the tap, and the problem…

Euronews

Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds

Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

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‘Nuclear catastrophe’: As Trump’s war in the Middle East descends into chaos, WHO begins atomic disaster prep

Civilization was fun while it lasted, wasn't it?

The Independent UK

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran

World Health Organization staff remain ‘vigiliant’ in the event of a nuclear incident

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