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Ukraine seeks urgent WHO meeting on impact of invasion on health

Ukraine, backed by dozens of other countries, has written to the World Health Organization's regional chief calling for an urgent meeting on the impact of Russia's invasion on health and healthcare, a letter obtained by Reuters on Friday showed.

Reuters

South Africa entering fifth Covid wave after rise in Omicron mutations

South Africa recorded more than 6,000 Covid cases a day, up from a few hundred just a few weeks ago

Evening Standard

UK towns with the worst air pollution - and one is pretty rural village

According to new research from the World Health Organisation, the UK is exceeding its limits on air pollution. Some cities are worse than others and there are ways you can check yourself

Daily Mirror

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South Africa's latest COVID surge blamed on omicron mutant

Health experts say South Africa is seeing a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases driven by yet another version of the coronavirus

The Independent UK

Dirty air affects 97% of UK homes, data shows

Slough, London and Leeds among worst locations on map showing air pollution above WHO limits

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal could set SpaceX’s Mars ambitions back — here’s why

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about the ripple effects of Musk's Twitter acquisition, a mysterious hepatitis outbreak, and a study poking holes in the BMI.

Inverse

Africa sees rise in measles as pandemic disrupts vaccines

The World Health Organization says that Africa is seeing a surge of outbreaks of preventable diseases as a result of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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The Nigerian entrepreneur who runs ‘an Amazon for blood’

Temie Giwa-Tubosun’s business uses data and technology to get urgent blood supplies to hospitals and to save lives.

Al Jazeera

WHO donors reach 'pivotal' deal on budget overhaul: Tedros

World Health Organization members reached a preliminary agreement this week to gradually raise their mandatory fees starting from 2024, the WHO chief confirmed on Thursday in what he described as a "pivotal moment" for global health.

Reuters

What is Adenovirus and what are the symptoms as doctors investigate spike in child hepatitis cases

Infectious microbes may be linked to spike in illnesses among young people

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

US Congress passes law to help Taiwan regain WHO status

The bill passed with unanimous support and is expected to be signed into law by US President Joe Biden.

Al Jazeera

First child hepatitis death suspected in US as mystery epidemic spreads in 12 countries

At least six US states have reported cases of mystery liver illness in young children

The Independent UK

U.N. agencies warn of "perfect storm" of disease spread as measles cases surge by 79%

The pandemic has "interrupted immunization services" and left health systems "overwhelmed," WHO chief says.

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The Independent UK

World faces ‘perfect storm’ for measles outbreak affecting children, WHO warns

At least 73 million children have missed out on their measles vaccine amid the Covid pandemic

The Independent UK

Nearly 200 cases of mystery hepatitis strain found in children around world

Scientists do not know what is causing the surge in cases

Reuters

Bill to help Taiwan regain WHO status passes Congress, sent to Biden for signature

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday calling on the State Department to submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its observer status at the World Health Organization, seeking to boost the island as it faces pressure from China.

Inverse

Mysterious hepatitis outbreaks in children are confounding doctors. Here's what you need to know

Acute hepatitis outbreaks have affected kids throughout the world and are responsible for one death.

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Al Jazeera

Measles cases surge worldwide, UN agencies warn

UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a ‘perfect storm’.

Evening Standard

Hepatitis in children: Nearly 200 cases as it is now detected in Japan and Canada

So far the UK has reported 114 cases of severe, acute hepatitis ‘of unknown origin’ in children under the age of 10

Reuters

Congo starts Ebola vaccinations to stem outbreak in northwest, WHO says

The Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off Ebola vaccinations to stem an outbreak in the northwest city of Mbandaka, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

Irish Mirror

WHO warns of another Covid surge in Ireland in matter of weeks as new variant takes hold

The WHO's special envoy on Covid-19 said hospitals will likely face “a lot of illness” as case numbers begin to increase again.

Zenger

RedC Biotech Seeks To Make Blood Donations A Thing Of The Past

If the startup is successful, hospitals will be able to buy blood on demand as a pharmaceutical product.

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: WHO expert predicts new infection surge in coming weeks

More than 7,000 people have died of Covid-19 in Ireland

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

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