Mpox: What you need to know about the latest public health emergency
But, what is it, where did it come from and how can the world deal with the threat, which inevitably raises the spectre of pandemics past such as COVID-19 and...
Here’s how Asian nations have reacted to WHO emergency declaration
The World Health Organization declared the spread of mpox a global health emergency last week. Tumeggy/science Photo Library | Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesCountries in Asia are closely monitoring for...
UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need
“Flying to transport food to those who need it is the most fulfilling mission I have ever done,” said UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) pilot Christine Brown about her job...
UN and partners report acute malnutrition surge in Government-controlled areas of Yemen
The sharp increase is being driven by diseases, including cholera and malaria, high food insecurity, and limited access to safe drinking water and other essential services, according to the analysis...
Why Walgreens, CVS retail pharmacies are struggling
The abundance of Walgreens and CVS Health stores makes them convenient for whenever Shriya Raghavan, a research associate based in Philadelphia, needs to pick up necessities like gum, deodorant and...
Guterres appeals for ‘Polio Pause’ in Gaza
“I am appealing to all parties to provide concrete assurances right away guaranteeing humanitarian pauses for the campaign,” he said, speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York. “Let’s...
Gilead alleges drug counterfeiting operation at NYC pharmacies
Gilead HIV prescription bottles seized at Best Scripts pharmacy.Courtesy: Gilead SciencesGilead Sciences says it uncovered a dangerous drug-counterfeiting operation in which its HIV medications were tampered with and improperly resold...
Mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic seeks ‘critical’ approval for teens
Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty ImagesLONDON — Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic said Friday that it had submitted data to the Europe Union's drug regulator to extend the use of...
WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern
The WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called for the meeting last Wednesday to seek advice on whether the mpox – previously monkeypox – outbreaks are cause for international concern. On Tuesday,...
Extreme heat increasingly disrupting child health, UNICEF warns
“Extreme heat is increasing, disrupting children’s health, wellbeing and daily routines,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.The study compared averages in the 1960s with the period 2020-2024, measuring the days which exceeded 35 degrees...