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Paracetamol, cetirizine among 156 combination drugs banned by Indian government; several multivitamins under review

In a move to make public health safer and convenient, the Indian government has banned the usage of several drugs including various cocktail or combination drugs.

The Times of India

Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before – here’s what it takes

Barely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes of transmission and new populations infected.

The Conversation

Anthony Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile Virus

Dr Fauci, a longtime public health official who became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, has now returned home to recover

The Independent UK

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Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic waste

The Guardian - US

Mpox cases in Australia are less severe than in Africa. Here’s what to know about the strain spreading here

Western Australia and Victoria both issued health alerts this week over cases of mpox. WA has seen two cases, while Victoria has recorded 125 cases so far this year. New South Wales, which has had 135 cases, also published a public health notice on mpox this month.

The Conversation

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting Variants

FDA-approved updated COVID-19 vaccines crucial for protection against new strains. Get vaccinated promptly to safeguard public health.

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Pregnant people and fetuses not being protected from wildfire risks – report

Researchers say public health officials not doing enough to share warnings and safety information with health workers

The Guardian - US

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How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

COVID stunned the world with an unanticipated pandemic. Now mpox, a disease which originated in animals, has been declared a global public health emergency.

The Conversation

A Study on the Effectiveness of Responsible Gambling Initiatives: Insights and Key Findings

Responsible gambling initiatives have gained significant attention as a means to protect players from the harms of gambling. These initiatives aim to promote safe gambling practices and reduce negative outcomes associated with excessive gambling.

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Mpox alert! Country-wise confirmed cases of new strain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency amid an outbreak of the virus triggered by a new strain, spreading to different parts of Africa and even beyond the continent.

The Times of India

How do people choose what food to buy? Answers depend on what you ask – so we built a research tool for African countries

You’re in a shop or market and you’re buying food for the next day. How do you choose what to buy? Does it depend on how much you can spend, on what’s the healthiest, the most attractively packaged? Understanding this is an important part of food product development as well…

The Conversation

Monkeypox preparedness in India: 13 big questions answered here

India is on high alert as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared monkeypox, a viral infection, to be a public health emergency or PHEIC, the highest level of warning.

The Times of India

Mpox virus latest: Isle of Man prepares for outbreak as Thailand confirms Asia’s first deadly variant case

Deadlier case of Clade 1b monkeypox strain detected for first time in Asia as countries prepare to face threat

The Independent UK

Ayurveda’s shield against Mpox: Harnessing global herbal wisdom to prevent modern epidemics

In a world still reeling from recent global health crises, the emergence of new epidemics like Mpox serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability. Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, has become a growing concern, with over 99,000 cases reported across 116 nations and 208 fatalities…

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The Conversation

The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Mpox virus, which is surging across several African countries, as a “public health emergency of international concern.” This action will help mobilize global and regional public health resources to better monitor and respond to the threats posed.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Mpox has been detected in Europe – but the real emergency is in Africa

In today’s newsletter: With a deadly surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the first case in Sweden, we look at how the disease is spreading, who’s at risk and what’s being done to stop it

Top News

Cholera Outbreak In Sudan Claims 22 Lives, Health Minister Reports

Learn about the recent cholera outbreak in Sudan, its causes, consequences, and ongoing efforts to contain the disease and protect public health.

The Independent UK

Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why

Public health experts from some of the nation’s leading research universities have deployed a massive medical trailer to rural parts of the South as part of an ambitious and unusual new health study

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Salon

Mpox outbreak is a health equity problem

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

France 24

What do we know about the resurgence of mpox in Africa?

Cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, have been detected in Sweden and Pakistan, just days after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency in response to the resurgence of cases in Africa. The current outbreak is centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the disease has…

Evening Standard

Mpox myths debunked: Questions around the outbreak answered

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

Salon

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected

Other examples of neglected diseases include the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses

Al Jazeera

Pakistan says one case of mpox virus detected, European agency raises alert

Sequencing of confirmed case under way to determine whether virus is same deadly Clade 1 variant discovered by Sweden.

France 24

China to screen arrivals for mpox as Pakistan reports first case of deadly virus

China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, for the next six months, its customs administration said on Friday, after the WHO designated the outbreak a global public health emergency earlier this week. Pakistan on Friday confirmed the first case in Asia of…

The Guardian - UK

Arts and crafts give greater life satisfaction than work, survey suggests

Researchers say such activities could be important tool in improving public health

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