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First case of monkeypox reported on the island of Ireland

Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease that presents clinically with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes

Dublin Live · May 26, 2022

Key Facts About Monkeypox: What You Need To Know

With 47 confirmed cases of the virus across six states, human-to-human transmission is a growing concern. 

Zenger · May 26, 2022

WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote, rejects Moscow's counter-proposal

The World Health Organization assembly passed a motion on Thursday condemning the regional health emergency triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rejected a rival resolution from Moscow that made no mention of its own role in the crisis.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Mum shares hepatitis warning sign after child hospitalised as mystery outbreak spreads to Ireland

One mother, whose four-year-old daughter was diagnosed and hospitalised with hepatitis on May 19, is speaking out to make other parents aware of the symptoms

Irish Mirror · May 25, 2022

Monkeypox: Confirmed cases in the UK rise to 78

Further seven infections detected in England

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Monkeypox statement from East Midlands health officials

There has been growing concern about rising cases of the disease

Nottingham Post · May 25, 2022

Explainer: What vaccines, treatments do we have to combat monkeypox?

With cases of monkeypox inexplicably on the rise outside of Africa - where the viral disease is endemic - public health officials are using contact tracing, isolation and targeted vaccination to curb its spread.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2022

Finland says ‘highly likely’ it has recorded its first case of monkeypox

Helsinki officials says patient is ‘feeling well’

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

How can India deal with the challenge of anti-microbial resistance? An expert speaks

There are a number of factors that contribute to the complex challenge of antimicrobial resistance in India, including the irrational use of antibiotics and poor sanitation, says Dr Abdul Ghafur, calling for increased awareness and the involvement of policymakers and members of the public in coming together the tackle this…

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

Gene Collier: This week’s additions to things that can kill you

The brains carried around in the human skull are basically wired to avoid unpleasant thoughts, but even the most emotionally stable among us cannot avoid intermittent cognition of the 9,000 things that can kill us at any moment, which for most people does not even include the Pirates.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022