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‘Acute’ hepatitis confirmed in 10-month-old baby in Singapore amid worldwide outbreak of disease

World Health Organisation (WHO) says 17 children needed liver transplants as result of recent cases

The Independent UK

South Africa's Aspen COVID-19 vaccine plant risks closure after no orders-executive

Africa's first COVID-19 vaccination plant, touted last year as a trailblazer for an under-vaccinated continent frustrated by sluggish Western handouts, risks shutting down after receiving not a single order, a company executive said on Saturday.

Reuters

Study finds the best workout to improve mental health; but overindulgence might not be good

A research study on ways to combat depression has revealed that people who are engaged in team sports, cycling, aerobics or go to gym daily have a better mental health than those who do not.

The Times of India

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Bill Gates warns risk of new variants could mean ‘we haven’t seen worst’ of pandemic

The Microsoft billionaire said there is still a risk of a Covid variant that is ‘even more transmissive and even more fatal’

The Independent UK

Killing us softly every day: why the UK must wise up on air quality

The news that almost all of us are breathing in unacceptable levels of pollution shows the government’s complacency

The Guardian - UK

'Acute' hepatitis confirmed in 10-month-old baby as mystery outbreak in kids continues

The baby has tested negative for the common viruses known to cause hepatitis as health experts are increasingly confused by the cause and severity of cases in the worldwide outbreak

Daily Mirror

What Is Causing The Mysterious New Strain Of Pediatric Hepatitis?

A mysterious wave of acute hepatitis in young children is taking on global dimensions, with approximately 200 cases in 14 counties with no clear epidemiological link.

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What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

Hepatitis: Dozens more cases confirmed in young UK children

Ten children have so far received liver transplants due to unexplained illness

The Independent UK

COVID-19: Govt to expedite process of recognition of Biological E Corbevax by other countries

According to an internal document circulated to the members of the Empowered Group-5 on COVID-19 Vaccination, which will be meeting soon, some authorities abroad such as in Hong Kong have begun demanding vaccination certificates for children and only accept m-RNA based vaccines for them

The Hindu

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Musician and composer whose music covered many genres, including classical and jazz, mainly expressed through electronic means

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine seeks urgent WHO meeting on impact of invasion on health

Ukraine, backed by dozens of other countries, has written to the World Health Organization's regional chief calling for an urgent meeting on the impact of Russia's invasion on health and healthcare, a letter obtained by Reuters on Friday showed.

Reuters

South Africa entering fifth Covid wave after rise in Omicron mutations

South Africa recorded more than 6,000 Covid cases a day, up from a few hundred just a few weeks ago

Evening Standard

UK towns with the worst air pollution - and one is pretty rural village

According to new research from the World Health Organisation, the UK is exceeding its limits on air pollution. Some cities are worse than others and there are ways you can check yourself

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The Independent UK

South Africa's latest COVID surge blamed on omicron mutant

Health experts say South Africa is seeing a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases driven by yet another version of the coronavirus

The Guardian - UK

Dirty air affects 97% of UK homes, data shows

Slough, London and Leeds among worst locations on map showing air pollution above WHO limits

Inverse

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal could set SpaceX’s Mars ambitions back — here’s why

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about the ripple effects of Musk's Twitter acquisition, a mysterious hepatitis outbreak, and a study poking holes in the BMI.

The Independent UK

Africa sees rise in measles as pandemic disrupts vaccines

The World Health Organization says that Africa is seeing a surge of outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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Al Jazeera

The Nigerian entrepreneur who runs ‘an Amazon for blood’

Temie Giwa-Tubosun’s business uses data and technology to get urgent blood supplies to hospitals and to save lives.

Reuters

WHO donors reach 'pivotal' deal on budget overhaul: Tedros

World Health Organization members reached a preliminary agreement this week to gradually raise their mandatory fees starting from 2024, the WHO chief confirmed on Thursday in what he described as a "pivotal moment" for global health.

The Independent UK

What is Adenovirus and what are the symptoms as doctors investigate spike in child hepatitis cases

Infectious microbes may be linked to spike in illnesses among young people

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

Al Jazeera

US Congress passes law to help Taiwan regain WHO status

The bill passed with unanimous support and is expected to be signed into law by US President Joe Biden.

The Independent UK

First child hepatitis death suspected in US as mystery epidemic spreads in 12 countries

At least six US states have reported cases of mystery liver illness in young children

Axios

U.N. agencies warn of "perfect storm" of disease spread as measles cases surge by 79%

The pandemic has "interrupted immunization services" and left health systems "overwhelmed," WHO chief says.

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