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Why mpox in Africa was ignored for too long and children are dying as a result – podcast

An epidemic of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is spreading quickly, particularly among young children. At least 20,000 people are known to be infected in the country, and more than 600 people have died, more than two thirds of them children. Cases have begun to appear…

The Conversation

Mpox crisis: Why do African countries struggle to make or buy vaccines?

African countries produce less than 2 percent of the vaccines the continent needs, experts say.

Al Jazeera

'Staggering' Destruction In Yemen After Deadly Flash Flooding

Sitting by their ruined home, Abu Ibrahim wept for his son and seven grandchildren killed by flash floods in Yemen, where increasingly severe downpours are piling more misery on the impoverished, war-torn country.

International Business Times

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Bill Gates says the world is facing a 'major war' or another pandemic

Bill Gates, the cofounder of Microsoft, says he is kept up at night by the threat of a world war or another pandemic.

Fortune

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shots

COVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it’s estimated COVID shots have saved more than 1.4 million lives in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region alone since their introduction in December 2020.

The Conversation

Kenya’s new social health insurance fund wants to improve care for mothers and babies: but it faces challenges

Kenya has made strides in maternal and child health over the past decade.

The Conversation

Most cases are young males between 18-44 age: Government's advisory on monkeypox

The Indian government has released an advisory on monkeypox infection. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued the advisory to States/UTs in view of WHO's declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to monkeypox.

The Times of India

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“I couldn’t work with John Lennon and Paul McCartney. I’d end up being beaten to death”: When we locked horns with Lemmy to talk Motörhead, Marshalls and why he wouldn’t fit in with one of his favorite bands

In a world full of rock ’n’ roll poseurs, Motörhead's hard-living bassist, Lemmy Kilmister, was a true original

Guitar World

Why India’s stillbirths are still not counted properly

“In our out-patient department, we get so many patients who have had stillbirths in the past,” said Tamkin Khan, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Aligarh Muslim University. “Every third patient has had a stillbirth – one time, two times, sometimes three times.”

Newslaundry

Africa desperately needs mpox vaccines. But donations from rich countries won’t fix this or the next health emergency

Africa says it needs an estimated ten million doses of mpox vaccine to control this public health emergency.

The Conversation

WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak

The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have launched a continent-wide response plan to the outbreak of mpox

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Jenin refugee camp is left to deal with the aftermath of an Israeli raid

Israeli forces appear to have withdrawn from the Jenin and two other refugee camps in the occupied West Bank after a more-than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction

The Independent UK

Musk’s Starlink Takes X Offline & New Minecraft Trailer Scares Us: Tech & Gaming News This Week

More updates on Elon Musk's ongoing legal battle with Brazil and we've been blessed (cursed?) with our first look at the new Minecraft movie.

Pedestrian.tv

First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine Arrives In Congo

First batch of mpox vaccine arrives in Congo, aiding the fight against recent outbreaks. WHO declares global emergency.

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First MPOX Vaccine Arrives In Congo After Global Emergency

The arrival of the mpox vaccine in Kinshasa is a significant milestone in the fight against the virus outbreak, showcasing global efforts to combat public ...

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, it to receive its first delivery of vaccines, with 100,000 doses to arrive on Thursday, and a second batch on Friday.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.

The Times of India

Mobile phones can cause brain cancer? This is what WHO study discovers

A lot is being discussed about the use of mobile phones and its impact on brain health. The level of concern extends to cancer and this has been a major concern among kids and adults.

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The Independent UK

WHO-backed review finds cellphones don’t increase risk of cancer

Review looked at three decades worth of studies in 10 different countries

The Independent UK

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, World Health Organisation-backed study reveals

The study was first commissioned by the World Health Organisation in 2019, and is the most comprehensive to date

Al Jazeera

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 people as polio vaccinations continue

WHO says it surpasses its polio vaccination targets in first days of campaign to immunise more than 640,000 children.

The Independent UK

Mpox detected at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility in Iowa

The prison facility is yet to confirm the number of infected prisoners

AAP

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a global health crisis: living longer may not mean living healthier

Editorial: Chronic diseases disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries. Richer nations need to step up to help reduce their toll

The Guardian - UK

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