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Israel says it continues to operate in central and northern Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

World Leaders Given Treaty Jolt On Covid Anniversary

Wavering world leaders were told Tuesday to speed up efforts to agree a global treaty on avoiding a new pandemic catastrophe -- four years to the day since Covid-19 was declared an international emergency.

International Business Times

2,083 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, its lineages detected in India: INSACOG

2,083 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 detected in India, classified as a "variant of interest" by WHO.

The Hindu

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Melanie obituary

American singer who became a star at the Woodstock festival and had a string of hits including Brand New Key and Ruby Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Anti Tobacco Forum criticises waiver of penalty on cultivation of unauthorized tobacco

The Anti Tobacco Forum criticizes the Indian government's decision to waive penalties on excess and unauthorized tobacco cultivation.

The Hindu

WHO Rejects Israel's Claim Of 'Collusion' With Hamas

The World Health Organization on Friday denied Israel's claim that the WHO was in collusion with Hamas by ignoring Israeli evidence of the "military use" of hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

International Business Times

'Uncle Chen' Goes Viral Again For Chain-Smoking While Running Marathon

A 52-year-old man, who went viral for his smoking habits two years ago, gained more attention after he was disqualified from the 2024 Xiamen Marathon.

International Business Times UK

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UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

International Business Times UK

"It’s a luxury" to say measles was mild

Collective amnesia about a time when measles was endemic is a "luxury" for high income countries

Salon

The malaria vaccine that just rolled out has a surprise benefit for kids

A new malaria vaccine came to Cameroon this week and will be introduced in 20 additional countries. Experts stress that it's not a magic bullet. But they say it's a game-changer — with a bonus.

WEKU

Over half of antibiotics India uses belong to ‘watch’ group, highest globally | Data

A survey reveals that a high number of Indian inpatients are prescribed multiple antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance.

The Hindu

‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles

How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been eliminated in Britain to the current crisis?

The Guardian - UK

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

UN agency calls for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ in region to prevent further spread of disease

The Guardian - UK

Cameroon Launches Historic Large-scale Malaria Jab Campaign

Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as a matter of routine, AFP journalists saw, in a step the WHO has described as "historic".

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Inside the desperate struggle to get aid to Gazans

In today’s newsletter: Unicef’s Tess Ingram explains the challenge of getting water, food and medicines to the millions in need

International Business Times

Israel Bombs Gaza As Disagreements With US Simmer

Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the United States over the possibility of a Palestinian state, the creation of which Washington sees as the only pathway to a lasting peace.

International Business Times

WHO Weighs Up AI Risks And Benefits For Healthcare

Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI. The WHO has been examining the likely dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs), which are relatively…

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: How timely identification and intervention can help

The rise of the JN.1 variant indicates it might be more infectious or more adept at bypassing our immune defence compared to other variants according to the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC). Health authorities such as the Union Health Ministry of India, World Health Organization (WHO), and the US…

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International Business Times UK

Almost Half Of Drinking Water In Bangladesh Contains Cancer Causing Arsenic

The high concentration of arsenic levels has been attributed to seasonal flooding and rising sea levels.

International Business Times UK

Video Gamers at Risk of Permanent Hearing Loss, According to WHO Recent Report

The WHO suggests that prolonged exposure to sound levels exceeding 85 decibels can result in hearing impairment.

WEKU

Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

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Learn about WHO's appeal for WHO appeals for Top News.5 billion for crises in Gaza and Afghanistan.5 billion to address health crises from Gaza to Afghanistan, as they strive to provide vital aid and support.

The Independent UK

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

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