COVID roundup: AMLO slams agency again for slow vaccine approval:

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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...

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Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference

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Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties

Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.

She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.

Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.

Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.

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WHO says bird flu risk currently low, asks countries to remain vigilant: The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low ...

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Pandemic treaty: Does the WHO not know what a pandemic is?: Pandemic agreements and new international health regulations are to be adopted at the end of May ...

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Contaminated cough syrup in Africa no longer available - WHO: A contaminated batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup is no longer available in the African countries ...

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LIVE with @DrTedros: Transforming challenge into action: Expanding health coverage for all #WBGMeetings

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Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone’s thrilled: The broad enthusiasm for generative AI is reflected in the investments in GenAI efforts ...

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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

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9 Earth Day Activities for a Healthier You: Seeking something eco-friendly to take part in this Earth Day 2024? Check out our favorite activities to do with the ...

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WHO: Bird flu viruses detected in high concentrations in raw milk: A high number of bird flu viruses have now also been detected in food. Just recently ...

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Quick Glance: H5N1 Strain of Bird Flu in Milk from Infected Cows, WHO Reports

The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said, though the survival time of the virus in milk is unknown.

Since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has exponentially increased, along with infections in mammals.

Deaths of millions of poultry, along with infections in wild birds and land and marine mammals, have been reported.

Transmission from bird to cow, cow to cow, and cow to bird have been recorded, suggesting possible new transmission routes for the virus.

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Junk food and controversy: Nestlé in turmoil: The world's number one food company faced rebuke from critical shareholders and NGO representatives at its annual ...

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Mexico's chief detective apologizes for saying his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production

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UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers

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Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hopes to present a new fund aimed at ...

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Quick Glance: Mexican President's Plan for Enhanced Pensions Before Elections

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is planning to introduce a fund to enhance lower pensions ahead of the presidential elections.

The fund, part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February, has received approval from the lower house and is awaiting Senate approval.

Initially, the government aims to invest around 40 billion pesos in the fund to ensure that workers earning up to 17,000 pesos per month receive 100% of their salary in retirement.

The opposition has raised concerns about the impact on workers' savings managed by private companies. The government denies this claim, with the retirement fund association emphasizing that individuals will retain control over their accounts.

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After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...

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Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports

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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries

Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.

Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.

The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.

Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.

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A new report says Mexico has abandoned protection of loggerhead sea turtles: A new report finds that the Mexican government has largely abandoned protection and ...

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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.

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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...

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What is the Nestlé sugar scandal all about?: A Swiss study shows that the food company Nestlé sells products for children with a disproportionately high sugar ...

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LIVE: @DrTedros' remarks at the International Humanitarian Conference for #Sudan and its Neighbours

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World Health Day 2024: My health, my right: This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to health services ...

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China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet: China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are ...

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Pandemic agreement: WHO is not a dictatorship: In connection with the World Health Organization's (WHO) discussions about a pandemic agreement ...

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World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

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The World Health Organization has released new evidence-based guidelines to reducing dementia risk with contributions from Mayo Clinic ... Show more

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The WHO is rebranding COVID and other respiratory illnesses: The international agency updated the terminology it recommends for describing respiratory infections ...

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World Chagas Disease Day 2024: Uniting Against the Silent Disease

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Quick Glance: Focus on Chagas Disease 2024

In 2024, the focus is on Chagas disease to raise awareness and advocate for equitable access to healthcare.

The themes for 2024 revolve around early detection and lifelong care for Chagas disease, aiming to increase public awareness and secure resources for diagnosis and care initiatives.

Chagas is a prevalent disease in Latin America but is increasingly being identified in other countries and continents.

Approximately 6-7 million people worldwide are infected with Chagas disease, resulting in 12,000 deaths annually, predominantly affecting impoverished populations.

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Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways: H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time ...

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Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic

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Parkinson disease: Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity ...

who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/parkinson-disease

Quick Glance: Parkinson Disease

Parkinson disease (PD) causes issues with movement, mental health, sleep, and other health problems.

Symptoms of Parkinson disease worsen over time, encompassing both motor and non-motor symptoms.

The prevalence of Parkinson disease has doubled in the past 25 years, with global estimates of over 8.5 million individuals in 2019.

Therapies including medicines, surgery, and rehabilitation can alleviate symptoms of Parkinson disease, although there is no cure.

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Understanding the Stakes in Mexico’s Upcoming Election: Will AMLO’s successor continue on his path?

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Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.

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Quick Glance: Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be acute or chronic. It can lead to fatal outcomes like cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The infection spreads through infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, as well as from mother to child. A safe and effective vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against the virus.

Transmission commonly occurs from mother to child or through contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from jaundice to abdominal pain and vomiting. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Treatment for hepatitis B includes medications for chronic cases and vaccination for prevention. The World Health Organization advocates for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures to halt the spread of the disease and achieve elimination by 2030.

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Transmission from cow to human: Bird flu detected in milk: WHO recommends pasteurized milk

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Apr 08

LIVE: @DrTedros and @volker_turk in an open dialogue on how to realize the right to health in a world in turmoil. #MyHealthMyRight

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UN health agency head calls for safe passage of humanitarian aid in Gaza: United Nations agencies and aid groups say the ongoing hostilities, Israeli military ...

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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the

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Mexico Election 2024 Polls: Opposition's Galvez Flat in Polls After Debate: Bloomberg's poll tracker for the Mexico 2024 elections shows that the opposition ...

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Welcome to OpenWHO: OpenWHO is WHO’s interactive, web-based, knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies ...

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Quick Glance: Discover OpenWHO

Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, which is a key focus in public health.

Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease, is endemic in West Africa.

The courses cover a variety of topics such as Cholera, Dengue, WASH, and antimicrobial resistance to enhance global health.

City governance, zoonoses, and mental health related to TB are also included in the program. OpenWHO offers courses in over 60 languages to promote global access to education.

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Mexico election: Masked men stop Claudia Sheinbaum's vehicle as she campaigns: Masked men stopped a vehicle carrying Mexico’s leading presidential candidate ...

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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...

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Youth alcohol, e-cigarette use ‘alarming’: WHO: The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm on the use of alcohol and electronic cigarettes in ...

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More and more cancer cases in people under 50 the possible cause: Cancer cases in people under 50 have been rising sharply for decades. A new study has found a ...

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A new declaration in Mexico gives 19 cats roaming the presidential palace food and care fur-ever

Quick Glance: 19 Cats in Mexico's National Palace: Living Fixed Assets

Nineteen feral cats freely roam Mexico's National Palace, declared 'living fixed assets' by the government for perpetual care.

Named after artists and in the ancient Aztec language, the cats have become a symbol of the palace, accompanying President López Obrador.

The cats have been vaccinated, sterilized, and chipped, with palace staff ensuring their feeding and care.

The government's declaration ensures that the cats are provided for and cared for by the country's Treasury as 'living fixed assets.'

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Mexico president says embassy raids only happen with outside support: Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador suggested on Tuesday that Ecuador felt ...

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Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid

Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.

President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.

Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.

International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.

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Experts call for global genomic surveillance system to prevent the next pandemic: Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic ...

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W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...

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LSD vs. Fibromyalgia: One Woman's Psychedelic Search For Chronic Pain Relief: While more than 2 million Italians are thought to have fibromyalgia ...

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Ecuador spat: Trotsky to the shah, Mexico’s long history as home to exiles: Mexico has a tradition of granting asylum, but experts see political motive behind ...

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Apr 12

Why that negative HIV test results could actually be positive: There is a chance that three out of every 100 Kenyans who underwent testing were erroneously ...

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France warns of surge in imported dengue cases ahead of Olympics: Mosquitoes spread the virus by biting an infected person and spreading it to another person ...

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UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...

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Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left: When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year ...

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Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff

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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO: COPENHAGEN: The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is ...

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EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease : The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis ...

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Cholera Vaccine: An Easier-to-Make Version Approved by WHO Amid Shortage: An oral vaccine for cholera that is more simple to make than existing versions has been ...

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Broken links and bad advice: Conversations with SARAH, WHO’s virtual health aide: One NGO is calling for SARAH to be taken down arguing it could jeopardize ...

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Nearly 2 in 5 Americans breathe unhealthy air. Why it’s getting worse.: Climate change — linked to wildfires, drought and dust — is not only worsening air ...

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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges

Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.

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Eliminating H pylori Lowers CRC Incidence, Mortality Risk: Two weeks of antibiotics to eradicate the carcinogenic bacteria reduce the risk for CRC incidence and ...

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Quick Glance: H. pylori Elimination Reduces CRC Incidence and Mortality

H. pylori infection increases the risk of colorectal cancer and its mortality.

A course of antibiotics to eliminate the bacterium lowers the risk.

Treatment of H. pylori significantly reduces the risk of CRC development and death.

Study underscores clinical implications of findings for colorectal cancer prevention.

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England child alcohol use tops global chart, finds WHO report: The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.

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Development funds dash for donor cash at World Bank and IMF meetings: Money to assist with debt repayment, climate resilience and poverty reduction strained amid ...

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Apr 12

Eyeglasses Improve Income as Well as Sight, Study Shows: A study found that when older workers in Bangladesh were given free reading glasses ...

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Eyeglasses Improve Income as Well as Sight, Study Shows: A study found that when farsighted workers in Bangladesh were given free reading glasses ...

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Cleveland Clinic Apr 10

Is Uncured Bacon Healthier or Hype?: Confused about whether uncured bacon is any better for your health? Our dietitian weighs in.

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Thinking of getting a tattoo? These are the health risks: Tattoos hold diverse cultural significance worldwide, symbolising status, rites of passage or ...

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For the first time, U.S. may force polluters to clean up these ‘forever chemicals’

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Apr 14

How Toddler Milk Ads Prompted a Formula Marketing Investigation: Health experts say formula marketing often makes misleading claims and prompts some mothers to ...

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WHO in destroyed Al-Shifa clinic: "It smells like sewers and rotting corpses": Employees of the World Health Organization see a horrific scene in the destroyed ...

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WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan: The World Health Organization issued an alert on Monday warning drugmakers of five ...

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