Outbreaks of mpox in Central Africa “can be stopped”, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but $135 million of funding may be needed to tackle the disease’s spread. Earlier…
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Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024
An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year, with all provinces affected by the virus, the health minister said…
WHO experts debate whether mpox now a global health emergency
The World Health Organization on Wednesday held a meeting of experts to decide whether the mpox surge in Africa should be declared a global public health emergency. The gathering of…
What we know about the new mpox outbreak in Africa
A surging mpox outbreak in Africa, which was declared an emergency by the continent’s health agency on Tuesday, is being driven by a new, more transmissible strain of the virus.…
Men should sleep naked to improve sperm quality, say physicians
Medical experts have said that sleeping naked could increase sperm production in men by enabling the testicles to have a chance to cool off.
Olympics sees 40-plus Covid cases as global figures rise — WHO
More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 highlighting a new global rise in cases, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. The WHO said…
New push for mRNA bird flu vaccine development — WHO
The World Health Organization announced Monday a new project to accelerate the development in poorer countries of vaccines for human bird flu infections using cutting-edge messenger RNA technology. The WHO said…
The Impact of Diet on Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It has become a global health crisis, with the number of people diagnosed with diabetes…
First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors — WHO
A man infected with H5N2 bird flu, the first confirmed human infection with the strain, died from multiple factors, the WHO said on Friday, adding that investigations were ongoing. The…
French pharmacists strike over pay and drug shortages
French pharmacists began their first walkout in 10 years on Thursday, closing up shop over drug shortages, low regulated prices, pharmacy closures and fears medications could be sold online. After…