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The Guardian view on Africa’s mpox outbreak: Covid lessons need to be learned

Editorial: It is in everybody’s interest that wealthy nations do a better job at getting vaccines and assistance to where they are needed most

The Guardian - UK

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak is a health equity problem

While WHO and Africa CDC declare public health emergencies over mpox, questions of vaccine access are critical

Salon

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First case of Polio confirmed in Gaza as aid groups prepare for mass vaccination

THE first case of Polio has been confirmed in Gaza, as aid groups prepare to deliver a mass vaccination programme ...

The National (Scotland)

Mexico reports three new cases of mpox after WHO declares it a global health emergency

Health officers in the region are in high alert as cases for the year reach 49 in the country. This is the situation in Mexico and the rest of North America.

Latin Times

Understanding The Global Response To The Mpox Outbreak

Learn about the global emergency declaration for mpox outbreaks in Africa, its transmission, differences from COVID-19, and efforts to combat the virus.

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

The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission

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Europe Must Prepare For More Mpox Cases: EU Health Agency

The European Union health agency on Friday urged its member states to get ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox, a day after Sweden announced the first case outside Africa.

International Business Times

Mpox myths debunked: Questions around the outbreak answered

Mpox, which is now considered a public health emergency, is typically mild but can be fatal

Evening Standard

Covid deaths in US lower than earlier peaks amid summer surge

Covid was not as deadly in 2023 as it was in prior years, falling from the fourth to 10th leading cause of death

The Guardian - US

New mpox variant detected outside Africa as UK health authorities prepare

HEALTH authorities in the UK have started to prepare for any potential cases of a deadlier and more contagious variant of the mpox virus ...

The National (Scotland)

Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency

Mpox cases are rising in Australia's eastern states, with certain groups of sexually-active men in particular urged to seek out free vaccines.

AAP

‘Slapped cheek’ rash-causing virus on the rise among kids, CDC warns

Confirmed infections among children aged 5 to 9 rose from 15 percent in 2022 to 40 percent in June 2024

The Independent UK

A Single Episode Of Shingles Raises Cognitive Decline By 20%, Says Study

The pain and complications of shingles do not end with the episode, as a new study suggests that its impact could be long-term.

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UN agency declares public health emergency over mpox outbreak

THE World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern ...

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WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak In Africa A Global Health Emergency

WHO declares global health emergency due to mpox outbreak in Africa. Deadlier strain spreading beyond initial containment, requiring international cooperat...

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

The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.

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The Independent UK

What is Neffy? FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergies

Neffy, the first single-dose nasal spray approved to treat severe allergies, will hit the market in a matter of weeks

The Guardian - US

US study shows difficulty of finding lab test for long Covid: ‘The hunt will go on’

Four-year study of patients finds ‘markedly few’ differences in test results between people who have long Covid and those who do not

Medical Daily

Human Parvovirus B19 Cases Surge, Certain Groups At High Risk, CDC Says

The CDC reports a surge in highly contagious human parvovirus B19 infections in the U.S., particularly among children.

The Independent UK

Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments

Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla is trying to reposition the global pharmaceutical giant for a post-pandemic world

Radio France Internationale

WHO to convene experts on mpox virus as cases surge in East Africa

The head of the World Health Organization has said he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency.

Al Jazeera

Q&A: Uncovering Pakistan’s fight against polio

Despite a heavy flow of funding and regular campaigns, Pakistan has been unable to eradicate polio.

The Guardian - UK

Opioid painkillers put millions at risk of addiction or dependency – study

Research finds one in three people taking the drugs show signs of becoming dependent, and one in eight are at risk from misuse

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