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Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What is it and what's the WHO doing?

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders

The Independent UK

Surgeon general hones dual focus on mental health, gun violence - Roll Call

In an interview, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says Congress needs to address two key public health issues: gun violence and mental health.

Roll Call

Africa Centres for Disease Control sounds alarm over mpox outbreak

Africa's main public health body has declared a continental emergency over an agressive strain of the mpox virus. Tens of thousands of people have been infected in an outbreak that began in Democratic Republic of Congo last September and has since spread to neighbouring countries. The head of CDC has…

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African authority declares mpox a public health emergency

The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent.

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Africa's CDC Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency

The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a "clarion call for action".

International Business Times

Africa's top health body declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency'

Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a “public health emergency of continental security” by Africa’s top health body over an outbreak that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.

France 24

Parental rights law could thwart fight against HIV - Roll Call

A new Tennessee parental rights law could have unintended consequences in a state that already has seen rising cases of HIV and syphilis.

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Parliamentary inquiry to 'delve deeper' into loneliness

The NSW government says a new parliamentary inquiry will look into the public health issue of loneliness across the state.

AAP

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Advocates For Mental Health

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addresses gun violence, mental health, tech impact, and loneliness in public health advocacy.

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Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

Al Jazeera

Africa mpox outbreak sparks health emergency warning

At least 16 countries have seen mpox infections as experts weigh option to declare public health emergency

The Independent UK

Deadlier Mpox Strain Spreads In Africa, Global Health Concerns

A deadlier strain of mpox in Africa sparks global health concern. WHO considers public health emergency.

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Mpox outbreak puts Africa on brink of official public health emergency

African disease control centre urges ‘collective and collaborative approach’ after cases rise by 160% year on year

The Guardian - UK

Hepatitis A discovered in North Lanarkshire as health officials launch investigation

Public health officials are investigating a small number of cases of hepatitis A in North Lanarkshire.

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WHO lists pandemic potential pathogens

Additions with pandemic potential include dengue and mpox viruses

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EPA Halts Sale Of Harmful Pesticide DCPA To Protect Babies

EPA takes emergency action to halt sale of DCPA pesticide due to risks to unborn babies, emphasizing the need to protect public health.

LiveScience

WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergency

The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."

The Conversation

Ethnicity, race and health equity: 3 lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs. One of the most glaring issues during the pandemic was the lack of standardized definitions and consistent data collection methods regarding ethnicity and race within the health…

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Exclude drinks industry from alcohol policy planning, UK campaigners urge

Drinks business accused of ‘interfering’ with past efforts to reduce harms as alcohol deaths hit record high

The Times of India

Overview of hepatitis types (A, B, C, D, and E) and their prevalence in India

Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is caused by various viruses, with Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E being the most common types. Each type differs in its transmission mode, severity, and prevalence. In India, hepatitis poses a significant public health challenge due to its widespread occurrence and impact…

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Study finds strains of tuberculosis that are most infectious

According to a recent study evaluating how various strains migrate across mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities, the chances of an exposed person becoming infected with TB vary depending on whether the human and the bacterium share a hometown. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paris 2024 Must Leave A Transformative Public Health Legacy In France And Beyond

After much anticipation, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are now underway, with the first competitions on 24 July followed two days later by the groundbreaking opening ceremony on the River Seine.

The Independent UK

Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue

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Study Reveals Rising Cancer Rates Among Young Adults

Study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer rates among younger generations in the US, with 17 types more prevalent in Generation X and millenn...

The Independent UK

Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals

Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts

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