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Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

The Independent UK

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

Israel attacks hospital in northern Gaza, leaving bodies lying in streets, director says

Head of Kamal Adwan hospital says ‘large number’ of dead left by Israeli attack; Israel denies targeting medical complex

The Guardian - AU

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A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo

The Independent UK

Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo – what we know so far

A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, cough and anaemia.

The Conversation

Urban greening could prevent hundreds of deaths a year, French study finds

Regreening cities and promoting walking and cycling could save hundreds of lives each year, a study by France's public health body has found.

Radio France Internationale

It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO

UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military

The Guardian - UK

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Israeli forces strike, storm Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital with ‘no warning’

The World Health Organization says Israel issued no warning for the strike on the hospital that killed four staff.

Al Jazeera

Rape is still rape even if you’re married – report finds some South African men don’t believe it is

Sexual violence, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain sex through coercion, regardless of the relationship between the parties. This encompasses rape, unwanted sexual touching, and non-contact forms of sexual violence.

The Conversation

Urgent Medical Evacuations Denied For Gaza's Ailing Children

Thousands in Gaza, including children, urgently need medical evacuations due to war wounds and chronic diseases. International community urged to address o...

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Deadly Flu-Like Disease Investigated In Congo

Flu-like disease outbreak in Congo raises concerns with dozens of deaths reported. Epidemiological experts dispatched to investigate and contain the illness.

LiveScience

WHO is investigating mystery illness behind 12 dozen deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Between 67 and 143 people in the DRC have died of an unknown, flu-like disease, officials have said.

Guitar World

How to understand the meaning behind guitar chord names – and why it matters

The Who's Pete Townshend made very effective use of suspended chords in tracks such asPinballWizard – and when you know the difference between your add9 and you sus4 maybe you can, too

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International Business Times

EU Countries To Push For Outdoor Smoking And Vaping Bans

EU countries are poised to push for stricter anti-smoking rules on Tuesday, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds and cafe patios.

Radio France Internationale

EU moves to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor spaces

EU countries agreed Tuesday on a push for stricter anti-smoking rules, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds and cafe patios.

The Independent UK

What is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

The Guardian - US

Trans people scramble to stockpile medication ahead of Trump presidency

Patients are learning how to self-manage healthcare and sharing advice on gender-affirming hormone therapy

Louder

"I remember Jimmy yelling at us and calling us hooligans": Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, Jeff Beck and the chaotic session that sowed the seeds for Led Zeppelin

In a small London studio, two Yardbirds, one member of The Who and a pair of passing session maestros united to record a spontaneous instrumental track. Things would never be the same again.

Reason

Nuclear Energy Prevents Air Pollution and Saves Lives

Economists estimate that each nuclear plant built could save more than 800,000 life years.

LiveScience

Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds

Most people who lose weight through dieting will see it creep back up, leading to a cycle of "yo-yo dieting" that's hard on the body. A new study suggests fat cells keep a memory of previous weight gain, which may help to explain why this happens.

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