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Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expert

Global health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks highlight this gap. More focus is needed on identifying risks and early detection. Global solidarity and financing for preparedness are crucial for shared interests.

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U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report

Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.

International Business Times

WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treaty

World Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to dangerous pathogens and benefits from them. Wealthy and developing nations have differing views on equity. The agreement aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed global response to Covid-19.

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After the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges

Children with special needs often experience a range of early developmental challenges that can affect their readiness for learning and their participation in school.

The Conversation

After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic values

India has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justice and freedom. India's role in global initiatives and its contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic were cited as reasons for its trustworthiness. The diplomat emphasized India's democratic heritage and its significant global…

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When Dhurandhar actor R Madhavan relocated to Dubai because his son had no pool to swim in

Actor R. Madhavan relocated his family to Dubai during the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure his son Vedaant's swimming career continued uninterrupted. This crucial decision, made during Vedaant's teenage growth spurt, allowed him to train and excel, proving to be a turning point in his athletic journey.

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7 Foreign Countries Luring Americans to Work Abroad During the Pandemic

Work remotely – really remotely – in these appealing destinations offering special visas for American workers.

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Hantavirus: Britain secures experimental Japanese drug to strengthen response

Britain has received experimental favipiravir from Japan to treat a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The drug is not licensed in the UK and its use for hantavirus is experimental. The outbreak involves Andes virus, which can spread between people. Health officials confirm no increased transmissibility or pandemic risk.

The Economic Times

Who is Ankush Bahuguna and why did he face homophobic abuse on London streets? Here's everything you need to know

Beauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna was subjected to homophobic abuse and taunts in London while wearing a pink suit. Born in Delhi, Ankush Bahuguna is a well-known content creator in India and is known for his makeup and beauty content. He gained immense attention after the pandemic when he started taking…

The Economic Times

The hantavirus outbreak is the warning the world needs to improve pandemic preparedness

The latest case of a Canadian passenger testing positive shows the hantavirus outbreak isn’t over yet. We can probably expect more cases, given the long incubation period of this infection.

The Conversation

Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts

Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak

The Guardian - UK

How Dropbox makes remote jobs work as more firms return to the office

Dropbox says its fully remote model has strengthened recruitment, improved retention and supported financial performance, even as many employers tighten office attendance policies introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Euronews

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship set to reach Rotterdam port as final destination

The cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by hantavirus, has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection. Remaining crew and medical staff will undergo quarantine. The outbreak, involving the Andes virus, has seen three deaths. Authorities are managing the situation, with the WHO stating it is not comparable to COVID-19. Citizens express some…

The Economic Times

‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say

Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public health

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WHO issues key advice as Ebola death toll nears triple figures

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Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.

Latin Times

Who is Brian Christine, the Urologist Leading the Hantavirus Response in the U.S.

The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Top Hantavirus Official Is a Penile Implant Specialist Who Hosted a Conspiracy Theory Podcast

Dr. Brian Christine, a former urologist, now leads US public health efforts despite a controversial past involving conspiracy theories and scepticism towards Covid vaccines.

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PM Modi pushes deeper India-Netherlands collaboration in AI, chips and clean energy during The Hague visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged stronger India-Netherlands ties in resilient supply chains and green hydrogen. He highlighted India's digital and tech progress. Modi spoke to the Indian diaspora in The Hague. Global challenges like pandemics and wars were noted. India is positioned as a key economic and tech partner. Discussions…

International Business Times UK

A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus

Dr. Brian Christine, a urologist with limited infectious disease experience, faces scrutiny for his role in the US hantavirus response, amid past controversial statements on pandemic policies.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Hantavirus Official Appointment Criticised: Penile Expert's Insufficient Public Health Experience Questioned

The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak.

Axios

How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

The outgoing Federal Reserve chair guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult.

The Economic Times

Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

The Guardian - UK

It took a village: becoming a solo parent taught me the true meaning of friendship

As the pandemic emerged in 2020, Polly Dunbar experienced two seismic events: losing her mother and becoming a parent herself. Here, she thanks the friends who were there for her – and shares how the love and support she felt made her the mother she is today

The Independent UK

Could the hantavirus outbreak become the next Covid pandemic? Expert gives their verdict

Professor Emma Thomson said ‘public health measures are really critical’ to contain the spread of the virus

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