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China Covid: Offcials report five deaths under new counting method

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Covid

The number only accounts for fatal respiratory conditions like pneumonia. The State Council held a news conference on Tuesday to try to allay the worries. China claims that more than 90% of its people have received all recommended vaccinations. In light of uncertainty regarding the true scope of the disease’s effects, China has described how … Read more

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Gambia panel says Indian firm responsible for cough syrup deaths

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals

A parliamentary committee in The Gambia will take legal action. The accusations had been refuted by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. A group of Indian experts are still reviewing the test results. A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended legal action against the Indian company that makes cough syrups, which is thought to be responsible for at … Read more

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India justifies cough medicines related to child deaths

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals

Africa receives several generic medications from India. According to India, tests conducted at home revealed medicines met safety requirements. In response to a WHO alert, India had stated in October that it was looking into the cough syrups. According to India, tests conducted at home revealed that four cough syrups connected to infant deaths in … Read more

WHO: Eritrean troops murdered uncle in Tigray

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Tigray

WHO’s director-general says his uncle was “murdered” by Eritrean troops. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comment in Geneva. He has criticized Ethiopia’s role in the conflict. WHO’s director-general says his uncle was “murdered” by Eritrean troops in Ethiopia’s war-torn northern Tigray area. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comment in Geneva on Wednesday. He was “not … Read more

WHO claims 1 among 5 Ukrainians can’t afford medicine

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Ukrainians can't afford medicine

One out of every five Ukrainians has difficulty accessing medicine. The situation is worse in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, where one in every three individuals lacks access to medicine. This winter, particularly the snow that has already fallen in areas of Ukraine, will present a “formidable challenge” to the health-care system. The World Health Organization’s representative … Read more

WHO reports 700 strikes on medical facilities since war started

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WHO reports 700 strikes on medical facilities since war started

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims to have documented 703 attacks against medical infrastructure. Dr. Hans Henri P Kluge says such attacks are a “breach of international humanitarian law”. He expects two to three million people to leave their homes in search of warmth and safety. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started, the World Health … Read more

WHO provides medicines, essential health supplies to Sindh

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WHO SIndh

WHO provided medicines and essential health supplies for flood victims DG Health Sindh Dr Muhammad Juman Bahoto received the consignment WHO is supporting flood relief operations in Sindh ISLAMABAD: World Health Organization (WHO) provided medicines and essential health supplies to the health department Sindh to support flood victims. WHO Representative in Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipala handed … Read more

India stops making cough syrup at a facility after deaths in the Gambia

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india

Indian authorities have stopped the production of cough syrup. The deaths are caused in the Gambia. WHO suggests the drug may have contributed to the deaths. According to a state minister, Indian authorities have stopped cough syrup production at a Maiden Pharmaceuticals business after a WHO assessment suggested the drug may have contributed to the … Read more

London children given polio booster shots after new virus found

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Polio viruses were found in wastewater from eight London districts, but no human cases. Vaccination will ensure a high level of protection from paralysis, UK’s Health Security Agency says. An agency working with the US, Israeli and WHO to examine polio virus linkages. British health authorities will administer a polio booster vaccine to children aged … Read more

WHO believe that Wuhan market animals likely started Covid-19 flu

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  • The coronavirus most likely originated at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China.
  • The initial Covid-19 cases were among live animal merchants or shoppers at a market.
  • Researchers believe two viruses may have passed from animals to humans.

WHO advised scientists to continue investigating all probable causes of the Covid-19 outbreak, including a lab leak. Two new research utilise completely different methodologies but reach the same conclusion: The coronavirus most likely originated at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China.

The research was initially published as preprints online in February, but has since completed peer review and was published in the journal Science on Tuesday.

Scientists from around the world used mapping techniques and social media reports in one study. They say the virus was likely present in live animals sold at the market in late 2019. Close confines may have allowed diseases to spread. The report doesn’t name the sick animals.

The initial Covid-19 cases were among live animal merchants or shoppers at a market. They believe two viruses passed from animals to humans.
All eight COVID-19 cases detected before December 20 were in the western section of the market, where animals were traded. Five animal sellers predicting human instances.

“The clustering is very, very specific,” according to research co-author Kristian Andersen, a professor in Scripps Research’s Department of Immunology and Microbiology.

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WHO declares a global health emergency because of monkeypox

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The rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization’s highest level of alert, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus  The WHO label – a “public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)” – is designed to trigger a coordinated international response and could unlock funding to collaborate on sharing vaccines and treatments. … Read more

WHO has declared the monkeypox a worldwide emergency

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The World Health Organization declares a global emergency for the monkeypox outbreak. The declaration could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease. Monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades. WHO declared on Saturday that the spreading monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries; is a “extraordinary” situation that … Read more

WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic ‘nowhere near over’

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Covid-19
  • WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says virus is running free.
  • Number of Covid cases reported to WHO has increased 30 percent in the past two weeks.
  • Infections are driven by sub-variants of the Omicron strain and lifting of control measures.

Fresh surges of Covid infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over; WHO’s chief lamented Tuesday, warning that the virus is running free.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was in worry that case numbers were shooting up; putting more strain on health systems and workers.

The number of Covid cases reported to the WHO increased 30 percent in the past two weeks; driven by sub-variants of the Omicron strain and the lifting of control measures.

“New waves of the virus demonstrate again that Covid-19 is nowhere near over. As the virus pushes at us, we must push back,” he insisted.

He told a news conference that as transmission increases, governments must also deploy tried-and-tested measures like mask-wearing and improving ventilation.

“Sub-variants of Omicron, like BA.4 and BA.5, continue to drive waves of cases; hospitalisation and death around the world,” Tedros said.

“Surveillance has reduced significantly — including testing and sequencing — making it increasingly difficult to assess the impact; of variants on transmission, disease characteristics, and the effectiveness of counter-measures.”

Furthermore, tests, treatments and vaccines are not in deployment effectively.

“The virus is running freely and countries are not effectively managing the disease burden based on their capacity;” he said, both in terms of hospitalisation of acute cases and the expanding number of people with Long Covid.

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WHO to reconvene monkeypox emergency committee

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More than 6,000 monkeypox cases confirmed in 58 countries. Europe is the epicentre of the outbreak. After March 11 that many countries seemed to wake up to the danger. The World Health Organization will reconvene its monkeypox experts to decide if the worsening outbreak now constitutes a global public health emergency, its chief said Wednesday. … Read more

Monkeypox virus is not a severe threat, WHO

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Despite spreading to numerous countries, the World Health Organization declared on Saturday that monkeypox is not yet a global health emergency. However, according to CNBC, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that monkeypox was changing quickly and urged governments all around the world to step up monitoring, contact tracing, and testing. Additionally, he exhorted … Read more

According to WHO, monkeypox is not a global public health emergency.

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WHO refrained from naming the monkeypox outbreak a global public health emergency. To discuss the monkeypox outbreak, WHO called a meeting of its emergency committee. Tedros called for increased surveillance for monkeypox. Following a meeting of the emergency committee, the World Health Organization refrained from naming the monkeypox outbreak a global public health emergency. To … Read more

First case of monkeypox is discovered in South Africa.

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The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who has no travel history. The first signs and symptoms of monkeypox include a high fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. Most patients experience mild symptoms and make a full recovery within two to three weeks. On Thursday, South Africa said that it has found its … Read more

Afghanistan struggles for aid after deadly earthquake

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afghanistan earthquake

The magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Khost on the Pakistani border. At least 1,500 people have been injured, but the toll is expected to rise. The Taliban has sent emergency resources, including helicopters and ambulances, and compensated victims’ families. Search and rescue operations are underway in eastern Afghanistan after an earthquake killed … Read more

Cases of monkey pox confirmed in Singapore and South Korea

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The disease is regarded as a less serious cousin of smallpox, with an incubation period of 7-14 days. The WHO has abolished the distinction between endemic and non-endemic countries. Any possible outbreak of monkeypox might learn from the lessons of the Covid-19 epidemic. During this year’s epidemic, Singapore has reported the first proven case of … Read more

WHO report: Monkeypox infection can harm a foetus, neonates, and the mother

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monkeypox

The effects of monkeypox infection during pregnancy are unknown But, little evidence suggests that infection may have negative consequences for the foetus or newborn infant. It may also effect the mother. While the effects of monkeypox infection during pregnancy are unknown, little evidence suggests that infection may have negative consequences for the foetus or newborn … Read more

Mariupol, Ukraine, at risk from a cholera outbreak says UK

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Ukraine’s southern city of Mariupol is at risk of catastrophic cholera outbreak. Medical services are likely already nearing collapse, UK Ministry of Defence says. Russia is struggling to provide basic public services to people living in Russian-occupied regions. As per Britain’s defence ministry, Ukraine’s southern city of Mariupol is at risk of a catastrophic cholera … Read more

Pandemic’s origins obscured by lack of Chinese data: WHO

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The World Health Organization’s examination into the origins of Covid-19 was inconclusive. Due to a lack of evidence, particularly from China, it was unable to determine how the virus was transmitted. The findings are likely to raise doubts about the feasibility of the project. LONDON — The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that its … Read more

World Health Organization employee killed in Myanmar

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Myo Min Htut was killed on Wednesday night in Mawlamyine Township, Mon State. He was riding his motorcycle home after work, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO). A driver for the World Health Organization in Myanmar was shot dead, according to his employer, who added that the circumstances of the incident were unknown. Myo … Read more

WHO: 780 monkeypox outbreak cases

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WHO reported 780 laboratory-confirmed cases from 27 non-endemic countries. There had been no deaths associated with outbreaks in non-endemic countries. WHO convened 500 experts and over 2,000 participants to discuss monkeypox.   The World Health Organization reported 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases from 27 non-endemic countries on Sunday, while maintaining that the global risk level was … Read more

Monkeypox facts in numbers that you would want to know

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The first recorded case of monkeypox was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970. U.S. monkeypox cases rose to 21 as of June 3. The WHO has affirmed 257 monkeypox cases in non-endemic nations as of May 26. As of June 3, the CDC has affirmed cases in 31 more nations. There are … Read more

WHO warns, Monkeypox outbreak is ‘rapidly evolving’

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According to the World Health Organization, Europe’s monkeypox outbreak is a “rapidly evolving event” that will spread farther in the population if no action is taken. The rapid spread of monkeypox in the UK causes Dr. Catherine Smallwood of the WHO’s European emergency division to issue a warning: “We’re certainly witnessing pretty rapid continuous spread.” … Read more

Deadly nose-bleed fever shocks Iraq as cases surge

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Iraq

Health professionals target blood-sucking ticks at the core of Iraq’s worst-known outbreak of a fever that causes people to bleed to death by spraying pesticides on a cow. The sight of the health workers, dressed in full protective kit, is one that has become common in the Iraqi countryside, as the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever spreads, … Read more

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