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What was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it?

The outbreak in Congo revealed the necessity of strengthening primary health-care systems to respond effectively to health crises.

First U.S. bird flu infection without exposure to animals detected in Missouri patient

A Missouri resident is the first in the U.S. to test positive for bird flu without known animal exposure.

WHO implores China to finally share Covid origins data, five years on

WHO urges China for transparency on Covid-19 origins, highlighting the importance of data sharing for future pandemic preparedness.

Mystery Disease X outbreak in Congo kills more children

A mystery illness in DRC has infected over 400 and killed dozens of children, with causes still unclear.

Mass polio vaccinations in Gaza amid limited pause in fighting, U.N. says

A mass vaccination drive for polio is underway in Gaza to address a public health emergency affecting children amid the ongoing conflict.

UN Deploys Investigators as Mysterious "Disease X" Continues to Spread

International health officials are in DRC to combat Disease X, a mysterious respiratory disease affecting mainly children, amid fears of further spread.

What was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it?

The outbreak in Congo revealed the necessity of strengthening primary health-care systems to respond effectively to health crises.

First U.S. bird flu infection without exposure to animals detected in Missouri patient

A Missouri resident is the first in the U.S. to test positive for bird flu without known animal exposure.

WHO implores China to finally share Covid origins data, five years on

WHO urges China for transparency on Covid-19 origins, highlighting the importance of data sharing for future pandemic preparedness.

Mystery Disease X outbreak in Congo kills more children

A mystery illness in DRC has infected over 400 and killed dozens of children, with causes still unclear.

Mass polio vaccinations in Gaza amid limited pause in fighting, U.N. says

A mass vaccination drive for polio is underway in Gaza to address a public health emergency affecting children amid the ongoing conflict.

UN Deploys Investigators as Mysterious "Disease X" Continues to Spread

International health officials are in DRC to combat Disease X, a mysterious respiratory disease affecting mainly children, amid fears of further spread.
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#health-technology

Health AI: How Apple can boost public health

Proactive lifestyle changes can mitigate chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues, according to WHO.

WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

WHO approves first rapid mpox diagnostic test to combat rising global cases.
New PCR test enables immediate detection, critical for tackling mpox outbreaks.
Urgent need for testing and vaccination amidst increasing mpox cases in Africa.

Health AI: How Apple can boost public health

Proactive lifestyle changes can mitigate chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues, according to WHO.

WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

WHO approves first rapid mpox diagnostic test to combat rising global cases.
New PCR test enables immediate detection, critical for tackling mpox outbreaks.
Urgent need for testing and vaccination amidst increasing mpox cases in Africa.
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#covid-19

TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO

TB has resurged as a major global health threat, causing 1.25 million deaths in 2023, surpassing COVID-19 mortality rates in the same year.

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The WHO emphasizes the need for transparency and data sharing from China regarding the origins of the Covid pandemic.

WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China DW 12/31/2024

The WHO urges China to provide data to understand the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future pandemics.

Another worldwide alert mpox is spreading. Here are three steps we can take to head it off | Gordon Brown

Global response to the mpox virus outbreak is inadequate, with vaccines and treatments hoarded by wealthier nations despite critical needs in affected areas.

Moral imperative': WHO presses China to share COVID origins data

The WHO urges China to improve transparency on COVID-19 origins for better future pandemic preparedness.

TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO

TB has resurged as a major global health threat, causing 1.25 million deaths in 2023, surpassing COVID-19 mortality rates in the same year.

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The WHO emphasizes the need for transparency and data sharing from China regarding the origins of the Covid pandemic.

WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China DW 12/31/2024

The WHO urges China to provide data to understand the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future pandemics.

Another worldwide alert mpox is spreading. Here are three steps we can take to head it off | Gordon Brown

Global response to the mpox virus outbreak is inadequate, with vaccines and treatments hoarded by wealthier nations despite critical needs in affected areas.

Moral imperative': WHO presses China to share COVID origins data

The WHO urges China to improve transparency on COVID-19 origins for better future pandemic preparedness.
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Live briefing: World Health Organization chief condemns attacks on Gaza hospitals

The WHO chief condemned military aggression against hospitals in Gaza, emphasizing the need for protection of medical facilities and personnel.

Israel has to 'stop attacks on hospitals' in Gaza, says WHO chief

Medical facilities in Gaza are under attack, threatening access to healthcare amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Live briefing: World Health Organization chief condemns attacks on Gaza hospitals

The WHO chief condemned military aggression against hospitals in Gaza, emphasizing the need for protection of medical facilities and personnel.

Israel has to 'stop attacks on hospitals' in Gaza, says WHO chief

Medical facilities in Gaza are under attack, threatening access to healthcare amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport

UN chief denounces escalation of violence between Yemen's Houthis and Israel, highlighting alarming airstrikes on Sana'a airport.

WHO chief recounts narrow escape at Yemen airport hit by Israeli missile

WHO chief narrowly escaped death during Israeli airstrikes at Sanaa airport, highlighting the risks faced in conflict zones.

Yemen facing highest burden' of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns

Yemen currently bears the highest burden of cholera globally, significantly impacting health and sanitation due to lack of resources.

UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport

UN chief denounces escalation of violence between Yemen's Houthis and Israel, highlighting alarming airstrikes on Sana'a airport.

WHO chief recounts narrow escape at Yemen airport hit by Israeli missile

WHO chief narrowly escaped death during Israeli airstrikes at Sanaa airport, highlighting the risks faced in conflict zones.

Yemen facing highest burden' of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns

Yemen currently bears the highest burden of cholera globally, significantly impacting health and sanitation due to lack of resources.
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Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mysterious outbreak in the DRC could imperil tech industry

A mysterious disease with a 7.6% fatality rate has emerged in the DRC, raising concerns among global health agencies.
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#health

WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern

WHO maintains highest alert for mpox amid rising cases and widespread geographic transmission.

Historic': Egypt declared malaria free by the World Health Organization

Egypt's certification as malaria-free marks a significant historical achievement in global health, despite millions of cases still prevalent worldwide.

WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern

WHO maintains highest alert for mpox amid rising cases and widespread geographic transmission.

Historic': Egypt declared malaria free by the World Health Organization

Egypt's certification as malaria-free marks a significant historical achievement in global health, despite millions of cases still prevalent worldwide.
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#israel

Israeli Forces Killed 28 Health Care Workers in Lebanon in 24 Hours, WHO Says

Israeli attacks in Lebanon have severely impacted health care, forcing closures and resulting in numerous casualties among health care workers.

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Kremlin may anticipate improved relations with a second Trump administration.
Israel's air strikes raise serious ethical and legal concerns.
WHO reported record tuberculosis cases, highlighting significant global health issues.

Israeli Forces Killed 28 Health Care Workers in Lebanon in 24 Hours, WHO Says

Israeli attacks in Lebanon have severely impacted health care, forcing closures and resulting in numerous casualties among health care workers.

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Kremlin may anticipate improved relations with a second Trump administration.
Israel's air strikes raise serious ethical and legal concerns.
WHO reported record tuberculosis cases, highlighting significant global health issues.
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#gaza

W.H.O Says It Has Lost Contact With Key Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid

WHO lost contact with a crucial hospital in Gaza amid escalating Israeli military operations, raising alarms about patient safety and health conditions.

Government approves plan to evacuate and treat 30 sick children from Gaza in Irish hospitals

Ireland is responding to WHO's request to treat child patients from Gaza, coordinating with medical experts and government departments.

WHO delivers 1.2m polio vaccine doses to Gaza as pauses in fighting agreed

WHO is conducting an emergency vaccination campaign in Gaza after a polio case surfaced, prioritizing safety and cooperation amid conflict.

Middle East updates: WHO says Gaza baby contracted polio DW 08/23/2024

A WHO chief reported the first polio case in Gaza in 25 years and called for cease-fire to allow vaccination efforts.

Gaza patients to be evacuated for treatment DW 11/05/2024

More than 100 people will be evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment, but a sustained evacuation process is desperately needed, according to WHO.

W.H.O Says It Has Lost Contact With Key Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid

WHO lost contact with a crucial hospital in Gaza amid escalating Israeli military operations, raising alarms about patient safety and health conditions.

Government approves plan to evacuate and treat 30 sick children from Gaza in Irish hospitals

Ireland is responding to WHO's request to treat child patients from Gaza, coordinating with medical experts and government departments.

WHO delivers 1.2m polio vaccine doses to Gaza as pauses in fighting agreed

WHO is conducting an emergency vaccination campaign in Gaza after a polio case surfaced, prioritizing safety and cooperation amid conflict.

Middle East updates: WHO says Gaza baby contracted polio DW 08/23/2024

A WHO chief reported the first polio case in Gaza in 25 years and called for cease-fire to allow vaccination efforts.

Gaza patients to be evacuated for treatment DW 11/05/2024

More than 100 people will be evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment, but a sustained evacuation process is desperately needed, according to WHO.
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TikTok Offers Free Access to Mental Health Support for Creators

TikTok is enhancing mental health support for creators with free Headspace access and partnerships to combat misinformation.
#mpox

How Does Mpox Spread, and Who Is Most at Risk?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency, with growing concerns over its transmission methods and evolving nature.

Here's what we know about mpox and what might be done to contain it

Mpox, declared a global health emergency by WHO, poses significant threats as cases surge in Africa and a transmissible variant emerges.

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Vaccine production must be escalated to combat the rising mpox strain declared a public health emergency by WHO.

WHO Africa chief on mpox and the continent's health crises

Africa faces a new mpox wave affecting children, highlighting urgent vaccine and resource inequities that necessitate global health support.

Africa to finally receive first batch of vaccines for deadly mpox virus

Africa is receiving its first mpox vaccine doses after significant delay, pointing to issues in global health emergency responses.

How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself?

Mpox virus has spread to Sweden and Pakistan following the WHO's 'emergency' alert, signaling a growing global health threat.

How Does Mpox Spread, and Who Is Most at Risk?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency, with growing concerns over its transmission methods and evolving nature.

Here's what we know about mpox and what might be done to contain it

Mpox, declared a global health emergency by WHO, poses significant threats as cases surge in Africa and a transmissible variant emerges.

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Vaccine production must be escalated to combat the rising mpox strain declared a public health emergency by WHO.

WHO Africa chief on mpox and the continent's health crises

Africa faces a new mpox wave affecting children, highlighting urgent vaccine and resource inequities that necessitate global health support.

Africa to finally receive first batch of vaccines for deadly mpox virus

Africa is receiving its first mpox vaccine doses after significant delay, pointing to issues in global health emergency responses.

How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself?

Mpox virus has spread to Sweden and Pakistan following the WHO's 'emergency' alert, signaling a growing global health threat.
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FIFA, WHO launch new concussion initiative

FIFA and WHO have launched a global initiative to raise awareness about concussion risks in football, emphasizing player safety.

22,500 Palestinians Now Have Life-Changing Injuries Due to Israel's Genocide

The WHO estimates over 3,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to Israeli attacks, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare in Gaza.

The race to understand mpox podcast

The WHO declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency, indicating the need for urgent global action and research.

Meta-study : No evidence that cellphones cause brain cancer

No evidence found linking cell phone use to brain cancer or adverse health effects after 28 years of research.

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 people as polio vaccinations continue

WHO has exceeded polio vaccination targets amid conflict, immunizing a significant portion of Gaza's children despite ongoing violence.
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Inside an mpox outbreak

A new strain of the mpox virus has been declared a global health emergency by WHO due to its rapid spread.

African nations hit by mpox still waiting for vaccines despite promises by the west

None of the African countries affected by the mpox outbreak have received promised vaccines, delaying rollout amid significant cases and deaths.

Inside an mpox outbreak

A new strain of the mpox virus has been declared a global health emergency by WHO due to its rapid spread.

African nations hit by mpox still waiting for vaccines despite promises by the west

None of the African countries affected by the mpox outbreak have received promised vaccines, delaying rollout amid significant cases and deaths.
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UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations

WHO's commitment enables polio vaccinations for 640,000 children in Gaza amidst worsening conditions due to ongoing conflict.

Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?

The WHO has declared mpox outbreaks a global emergency, emphasizing the need for urgent action.

What is mpox and why has it been declared a global health emergency?

WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency to spur global action and resources.
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