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Uganda starts clinical trial to combat Sudan strain of Ebola

Uganda initiates Ebola trial after a nurse’s death from the virus.

Al Jazeera

World Cancer Day: How lifestyle changes can cut our cancer risk by half

Cancer is a major health concern worldwide accounting for nearly 1 in every 6 deaths, as per WHO. But did you know that nearly 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes? There are some factors like smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure…

The Times of India

WHO Urges Global Leaders To Reverse US Withdrawal Decision

Learn about the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO on global health cooperation and disease response efforts.

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WHO Chief Counters Trump Criticisms Behind US Pullout

The World Health Organization's chief hit back Monday at US President Donald Trump's reasons for pulling the United States out of the WHO -- and again urged Washington to reconsider.

International Business Times

Watch: WHO tackles budget challenges after Trump announces US withdrawal

Watch again as the World Health Organization’s 34-member Executive Board met in Geneva to fix its next budget and discuss the UN agency's financial challenges after President Donald Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal.

The Independent UK

WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal

The World Health Organization chief is asking global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency

The Independent UK

Palestinian Patients Evacuated For Urgent Medical Treatment

Palestinian patients evacuated for urgent medical treatment at Rafah crossing with WHO assistance.

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“One night after the Albert Hall he said, ‘Put it away and get a proper guitar!’”: Andy Fairweather Low on playing with Eric Clapton and how Slowhand was unimpressed by his oddball Teisco

Low got the Teisco Spectrum V bug after seeing Ry Cooder with one. Eddie Van Halen loved them too. Clapton? Not so much...

MusicRadar

Share your experiences ahead of the fifth anniversary of Covid being declared as a global pandemic

We’d like to hear how things have changed for you over the last few years since the Covid outbreak began

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam: The War That Changed America review – a stunningly powerful tale of regret

There are narrow parameters to this Ethan Hawke-narrated documentary – the conflict’s effects on the US. But it’s a valuable reflection packed with emotional, moving tales from penitent soldiers whose lives were torn apart

The Guardian - UK

Roger Daltrey set to headline Heritage Live Festival at Essex's Audley End

Roger Daltrey will perform hits by The Who and songs from his solo career backed by his nine-piece band.

BANG Premier

Trump agenda: "Destroy" US from within

America is "trapped in the ugly nexus of an abusive leader" who can't be satisfied — but must be confronted

Salon

“You Walked In Here Didn’t You”: Employee Refuses To Believe Teen Is Disabled, Gets Reported

This woman says she was nearly forced out of a mobility cart by an ignorant store worker, who believed that she was “too young to be disabled”. The post “You Walked In Here Didn’t You”: Employee Refuses To Believe Teen Is Disabled, Gets Reported first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium.

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The Guardian - US

All the executive orders Trump has signed so far

The US president signed orders to impose tariffs, end birthright citizenship, curb DEI efforts and more

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People Who Gained A Lot Of Weight Share The 30 Things They Blame The Most

Obesity rates have more than tripled globally since 1975, affecting one billion people and increasing risks for heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, with the World Health Organization emphasizing the complex interplay of diet, activity, and genetics. The post People Who Gained A Lot Of Weight Share The 30 Things…

The Conversation

Pharmacies sell some products that have little or no evidence of working – so why do they do it?

Under the UK’s Pharmacy First initiative, people are encouraged to see their pharmacist before consulting their GP – especially for minor ailments. It’s a tough four-year course to become a pharmacist in the UK, so you’re in good hands if you seek their advice.

The Conversation

WHO in Africa: three ways the continent stands to lose from Trump’s decision to pull out

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa.

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Al Jazeera

What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare

US withdrawal from WHO means missing February’s meeting, reducing influence and hindering global health efforts.

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Impact Of U.S. Withdrawal On WHO Funding

Learn about the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO on funding and global health initiatives.

The Independent UK

Who funds the World Health Organization? A list of donors after US withdrawal

The World Health Organization is losing its biggest funder after Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US

The Conversation

Trump pulls out of WHO and Paris – how did international bodies get through deglobalisation last time around?

Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, much attention has been given to his plans for tariffs on imported goods, deportations of illegal migrants, and cuts to federal government spending. Fewer column inches have addressed the implications of his presidency for global regulatory bodies.

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US CDC Halts Collaboration With WHO Amid Global Health Concerns

U.S. CDC halts collaborations with WHO, raising concerns about global health security and international cooperation in public health.

The Conversation

Flu vaccines have prevented millions of deaths – our research proves it

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused around 50 million deaths, and its impact was so severe that global life expectancy fell dramatically. It claimed more lives than the First World War.

Inverse

9 Years Later, 'Doctor Who' Is Making An Important Addition

The BBC sci-fi series is bringing back a writer who could help shake up Season 2 of the ongoing reboot.

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