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General History of Mpox

September 16, 2024 mpox9qu

General History of Mpox First Identification and Clades Mpox was first identified in 1959 when monkeys shipped from Singapore to a Denmark research facility fell ill. The first confirmed human…

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Mpox case in Marrakech, Morroco

September 12, 2024 mpox9qu

Morocco reports Mpox case Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced on Thursday 12th September 2024 that an mpox case has been confirmed in Marrakech. The Moroccan authorities are tracing and monitoring…

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Christmas market attack suspect threatened act to 'attract international attention' in 2013

The suspect in the German Christmas market attack "threatened to do something that would attract international attention" in 2013 and was flagged as a potential threat the following year, according [...]

Grief, anger and fear in Magdeburg as authorities seek answers on Christmas market attack suspect

After the carnage at the Magdeburg Christmas market, there are now questions about whether something was missed. [...]

Nine-year-old boy killed in German Christmas market attack named

The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in the German Christmas market attack has paid tribute to "my little teddy bear". [...]

At least 10 killed as small plane crashes in popular Brazilian tourist town

A small plane has crashed into a popular Brazilian tourist town, killing all 10 people on board, according to officials. [...]

At least 67 dead in Nigeria after deadly stampedes within days of each other

Police in Nigeria say at least 67 people have died after three stampedes within days of each other. [...]

Patients with high need should get own GP, says government

Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time. [...]

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. [...]

Deaths from alcohol at record high in England

Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking. [...]

Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her

Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital. [...]

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures. [...]

Weekly bulletin

Weekly bulletin elombatd@who.int Fri, 10/05/2024 - 19:18 Read more about Weekly bulletin The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief [...]

Dengue

Dengue elombatd@who.int Sat, 20/01/2024 - 18:12 Read more about Dengue Dengue fever is an arbovirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes (both Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopiticus). It is a severe, flu-like illness that affects infants, young children [...]

Mpox (monkeypox)

Mpox (monkeypox) elombatd@who.int Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:08 Read more about Mpox (monkeypox) Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged [...]

South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rise of Rubella - South African News Briefs - December 20, 2024

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Rwanda: Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Declared Over

[WHO-AFRO] The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases

[New Times] The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and surveillance of [...]

Uganda: Malaria's Silent Drain On Blood Supply

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but [...]

Liberia: Health Workers Go On Strike Over Salary Disparities

[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- Patients and their relatives in Nimba County have expressed frustration over the ongoing indefinite strike by health workers which has severely impacted healthcare services in government-run hospitals. [...]

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General History of Mpox

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