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WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal's flood response

The World Health Organisation has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Zak Starkey rehearsing with The Who again

Zak Starkey is back working with The Who following a turbulent period.

BANG Premier · Aug 30

"Looking forward to tearing it up with The Who again." Zak Starkey and Roger Daltrey confirm drummer's return

Zak Starkey is The Who's drummer again as band kick off rehearsals

Louder · Aug 29

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Roger Daltrey: 'social media is destroying civilization'

Roger Daltrey says social media is “destroying civilisation” and insisted “everybody's screaming” at each other online but no one is listening.

BANG Premier · Aug 29

15 Years Later, One Divisive 'Doctor Who' Twist Is Better Than You Remember

In 2011, "Let's Kill Hitler" felt like an odd move. It plays better today with what we now know.

Inverse · Aug 28

WHO has a 'don’t ignore' warning for people with these 8 symptoms: Here’s why you should take them seriously

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges people to recognise the signs of stress and take time to pause and slow down. Stress can manifest through physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension and stomach discomfort. Persistent stress can significantly affect both mental and physical wellbeing. Simple techniques such as deep…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations against world's fastest-growing outbreak

Authorities are deploying a vaccine already proven against a related Ebola strain as trials continue on a new jab designed specifically for Bundibugyo virus.

Euronews · Aug 28

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Ever heard of intrinsic capacity? The health term you should know

Medical experts hope it will one day be used to help patients, especially older ones, track their health and well-being

The Independent UK · Aug 27

WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global health

The World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and gene editing. It aims to ensure scientific progress benefits all populations worldwide. Youth representatives will bring younger perspectives to these important discussions. The council will help…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases

Uganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.

Euronews · Aug 27

Nepalese police say more than 150 bodies recovered – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

His Throat Carried Ten Times More Ebola Virus Than His Blood, and That Was Not Supposed to Happen

A Nature Medicine case report tracks a 39-year-old evacuated from Congo, treated with MBP134 and remdesivir, and discharged on day 22.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Woman Agrees To Open Relationship For Her Fiancé, But His Reaction To Her Dating Life Changes Everything

After four years together and a year and a half of being engaged, one woman thought she and her fiancé had found a relationship arrangement that worked for them. But when their experiences began to look very different, her fiancé allegedly started treating their open relationship like a competition—with rules,…

Bored Panda · Aug 25

Hormone Therapy Is Still Not a Dementia Prevention Tool Under Current Guidance Despite New Autopsy Findings

Global and US guidance still says menopausal hormone therapy is not for dementia prevention, weeks after new autopsy findings drew wide attention.

Medical Daily · Aug 23

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Medical Daily · Aug 23

World Health Organization Names Twenty Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors in Its First Major Guideline Update Since 2019

WHO released updated dementia risk guidance covering 20 modifiable factors, adding air pollution and multidomain programs while flagging where evidence runs out.

MyLifeXP · Aug 23

Is Rainy-Day Screen Time Making Your Child More Irritable? What Parents Should Know

One rainy afternoon, you hand your child a tablet just to buy yourself 30 peaceful minutes. Totally understandable. Then 30 minutes becomes two hours, bedtime gets pushed back, dinner becomes a negotiation and suddenly your usually cheerful child is snapping over the smallest things. Sound familiar? Rain itself is not…

The Independent UK · Aug 23

The desperate race to contain Ebola in DR Congo as deadly outbreak reaches 100 days

IN FOCUS: The death toll has accelerated sharply, with roughly half of the more than 2,500 deaths recorded in the past 20 days – with the threat fuelled by a mix of conflict, misinformation and services strained by aid cuts. Liz Cookman reports

Times Life · Aug 23

How Fruit Bats in Kerala Triggered India's 2018 Nipah Outbreak and What It Revealed About Zoonotic Spillover

The Kozhikode Cluster That Alarmed EpidemiologistsIn May 2018, seventeen people died in Kozhikode district within weeks of each other. The deaths came fast and with alarming symptoms: sudden fever, disorientation, and in several cases, acute encephalitis. The Kerala health department, working with the National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed…

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Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Ebola ‘growing exponentially’ in DR Congo

GENEVA - The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing “exponentially”, with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21

DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' with more than 2,500 dead

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Ebola outbreak: five big questions

On 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest?

Medical Daily · Aug 21

WHO Keeps Global Emergency Status on Congo Ebola as Cases Top 5,000 and Funding Gaps Persist

WHO kept global emergency status for Congo's Ebola outbreak after cases passed 5,000. Officials say the response still faces a funding gap.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20

Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa

On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the roll-out of the first malaria vaccine, it is beginning to deliver measurable results – although significant challenges remain.

Euronews · Aug 20

DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO says

The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks

The World Health Organization says Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine

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