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Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…
PTI
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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
The spread of mpox through certain African countries led the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…
PTI
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Danish monkeypox-vaccine maker surges 17% after global health emergency declared
Bavarian Nordic extended its two-day gain to 31% on the WHO news as the company's CEO pledged to pr…
Filip De Mott
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Having a lice-infected passenger on a flight—what’s the worst that could happen?
An American Airlines flight became the centre of unusual drama when it was diverted following a rat…
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Wealthy Silicon Valley county becomes first to declare loneliness a public health emergency
San Mateo county is one of the wealthiest in the US, hosting the headquarters of tech giants includ…
Alia Shoaib
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Climate change may soon be considered a public health emergency worldwide, if doctors get their way
As climate change exacerbates extreme weather, pollution and disease, humans — particularly those f…
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China's drug regulator clears mpox vaccine; to undergo clinical trial
There is currently no approved mpox vaccine in China. Globally, a few vaccines have been approv…
PTI
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Mpox has finally infiltrated India, but how worried should we be about the viral disease?
Days after our neighbour Pakistan confirmed its second Mpox case this month, India has also reporte…
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Struggling with IPO filing? AI might come to your rescue soon
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch disclosed at a FICCI conference that AI will be used to streamline the…
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Kolkata rape and murder case: Health Ministry writes to heads of Central Govt hospitals to enhance security
Following the rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, …
ANI
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Monitoring of entry-exit, escort to women doctors among security measures for central hospitals
The Union health ministry released new security measures for central government hospitals, focusing…
PTI
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India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally
The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in res…
ANI
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An Air Europa flight was forced to make an emergency landing after passengers suffered neck and skull fractures during severe turbulence
Severe turbulence forced an Air Europa flight from Spain to divert to Brazil. At least 30 people on…
Aditi Bharade
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India a prime example of successfully growing domestic pharma industry: UNICEF official
India is a prime example of successfully growing a domestic pharmaceutical industry capable of meet…
PTI
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Singapore seeing new COVID-19 wave, minister advises wearing of masks
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the estimated number of COVID-19 cases in the week of May 5 t…
PTI
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Covid global health emergency hopefully ends next year: WHO chief
Addressing a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that…
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US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. Here's what that means.
The White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency Thursday to free up funds and fast-tra…
Hilary Brueck
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Biden says he's still considering declaring a public health emergency for abortion access
Biden said he is assessing whether he has "the authority" the declare a public health emergency for…
Katie Balevic
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The CDC recommends a booster shot for 5-11s as new Omicron subvariants emerge
Most kids haven't even had their first COVID-19 shot yet. Public health experts are concerned they'…
Hilary Brueck
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Biden officials worried declaring a public health emergency to protect abortion access would be seen as a public relations move, report says
Progressives including Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts have been ca…