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Thailand confirms Asia's first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

Thailand confirmed Asia's first case of the deadlier mpox Clade 1b variant, highlighting a growing public health threat.

UK prepares for mpox cases after global emergency declared

Health officials in the UK are preparing for potential mpox cases due to a new clade 1b strain declared a global emergency by WHO.

Pakistan Province Declares Health Emergency Due To Smog

Punjab province declared a health emergency due to severe smog, impacting nearly 2 million people and prompting closure measures.

Tufekci: Wealthy nations must prioritize the global fight against mpox

Wealthy nations must take urgent action to support mpox eradication efforts in Africa, where cases are rising sharply.

In Sierra Leone, Nonprofits Are on the Frontline Against Mpox - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The mpox outbreak in Africa remains a public health emergency, with the situation worsening, especially in urban areas with limited healthcare access.

Mpox: Argentina quarantines cargo ship over suspected case of virus

Argentina quarantined a cargo ship over a suspected mpox case on board, showcasing heightened global public health vigilance.
The WHO has declared mpox a global public health emergency due to a rapidly spreading variant. The situation requires immediate action and monitoring.

Thailand confirms Asia's first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

Thailand confirmed Asia's first case of the deadlier mpox Clade 1b variant, highlighting a growing public health threat.

UK prepares for mpox cases after global emergency declared

Health officials in the UK are preparing for potential mpox cases due to a new clade 1b strain declared a global emergency by WHO.

Pakistan Province Declares Health Emergency Due To Smog

Punjab province declared a health emergency due to severe smog, impacting nearly 2 million people and prompting closure measures.

Tufekci: Wealthy nations must prioritize the global fight against mpox

Wealthy nations must take urgent action to support mpox eradication efforts in Africa, where cases are rising sharply.

In Sierra Leone, Nonprofits Are on the Frontline Against Mpox - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The mpox outbreak in Africa remains a public health emergency, with the situation worsening, especially in urban areas with limited healthcare access.

Mpox: Argentina quarantines cargo ship over suspected case of virus

Argentina quarantined a cargo ship over a suspected mpox case on board, showcasing heightened global public health vigilance.
The WHO has declared mpox a global public health emergency due to a rapidly spreading variant. The situation requires immediate action and monitoring.
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#london-ambulance-service

Metropolitan line station shut as man taken to hospital

A man was treated at Ruislip station and taken to a major trauma center, prompting police involvement.

Child rushed to hospital after incident on major road in Erith

A child was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell in Erith, with emergency services responding promptly.

Metropolitan line station shut as man taken to hospital

A man was treated at Ruislip station and taken to a major trauma center, prompting police involvement.

Child rushed to hospital after incident on major road in Erith

A child was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell in Erith, with emergency services responding promptly.
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Toronto cop injured in collision involving cruiser | CTV News

A Toronto police officer was hospitalized after a cruiser collision; the cause of the incident remains undetermined.
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SF Firefighters Rescue Paddle Boarder After Incident at Ocean Beach

Quick community response saved an unresponsive paddle boarder at Ocean Beach, though the individual remains in critical condition after being transported to the hospital.

Member of chain crew in Raiders-Ravens game collapses, receives CPR before being stretchered off

A sideline official collapsed during the Ravens game, received CPR, and was later pronounced alert before being taken to the hospital.

SF Firefighters Rescue Paddle Boarder After Incident at Ocean Beach

Quick community response saved an unresponsive paddle boarder at Ocean Beach, though the individual remains in critical condition after being transported to the hospital.

Member of chain crew in Raiders-Ravens game collapses, receives CPR before being stretchered off

A sideline official collapsed during the Ravens game, received CPR, and was later pronounced alert before being taken to the hospital.
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#polio-vaccination

What We Know About the Polio Crisis in Gaza

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is critical but faces significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and displacement.
Peace is essential for the long-term health of children in Gaza, according to WHO director general.

Positive' start to polio vaccination rollout in Gaza despite continued fighting

A large-scale polio vaccination campaign is underway in the Gaza Strip despite ongoing conflict, aiming to protect children from a confirmed outbreak.

Anti-Polio Campaign in Gaza Enters New Phase, Hours After Deadly Strike

The emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza faces challenges due to ongoing violence, highlighted by an Israeli airstrike near a hospital.

What We Know About the Polio Crisis in Gaza

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is critical but faces significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and displacement.
Peace is essential for the long-term health of children in Gaza, according to WHO director general.

Positive' start to polio vaccination rollout in Gaza despite continued fighting

A large-scale polio vaccination campaign is underway in the Gaza Strip despite ongoing conflict, aiming to protect children from a confirmed outbreak.

Anti-Polio Campaign in Gaza Enters New Phase, Hours After Deadly Strike

The emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza faces challenges due to ongoing violence, highlighted by an Israeli airstrike near a hospital.
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#mpox

Congo received its first 100,000 mpox vaccine doses-now it just needs 2.9 million more to end the outbreak

The arrival of mpox vaccines signals a response to the global emergency, but critical challenges remain in vaccination implementation and overall dosage availability.

What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency as cases and deaths rise significantly in Africa.

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in Traveler Who Arrived From Africa

Thailand suspects its first case of a deadly mpox variant amid a global health emergency declaration.

Bavarian Nordic gearing up to produce 10 million doses of mpox vaccine as 'further imported cases' in Europe are coming, WHO warns

The WHO warns of likely imported cases of the new mpox strain in Europe following Sweden's first diagnosis outside Africa.

Philippines Reports First Mpox Case Since W.H.O. Declared Global Emergency

The Philippines confirms its first case of mpox since the WHO's global emergency declaration, highlighting growing concerns over the disease's spread.

Congo received its first 100,000 mpox vaccine doses-now it just needs 2.9 million more to end the outbreak

The arrival of mpox vaccines signals a response to the global emergency, but critical challenges remain in vaccination implementation and overall dosage availability.

What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency as cases and deaths rise significantly in Africa.

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in Traveler Who Arrived From Africa

Thailand suspects its first case of a deadly mpox variant amid a global health emergency declaration.

Bavarian Nordic gearing up to produce 10 million doses of mpox vaccine as 'further imported cases' in Europe are coming, WHO warns

The WHO warns of likely imported cases of the new mpox strain in Europe following Sweden's first diagnosis outside Africa.

Philippines Reports First Mpox Case Since W.H.O. Declared Global Emergency

The Philippines confirms its first case of mpox since the WHO's global emergency declaration, highlighting growing concerns over the disease's spread.
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Toddler's apple juice mistakenly swapped for wine in Salinas restaurant

A 2-year-old girl ingested cooking wine instead of apple juice at a restaurant, leading to a hospital visit due to alcohol intoxication.

More than 100 people treated for heat-related illness at Colorado airshow

Heat-related illnesses surged at the Colorado airshow due to extreme temperatures and lack of shade and free water.

C02 Leak at San Jose Middle School Sends Two Students to Hospital

Elevated carbon dioxide levels in a San Jose middle school classroom caused breathing difficulty, leading to some students being hospitalized.
#peru

Peru Declares Health Emergency in Most Provinces as Dengue Cases Soar

Peru declared a health emergency due to a surge in dengue cases exacerbated by El Nino.
The health emergency will facilitate faster fund transfer and medical assistance to the affected regions.

Peru declares health emergency as dengue cases soar DW 02/27/2024

El Nino leading to spike in dengue fever cases in Peru.
Health emergency declared in 20 regions of Peru due to dengue outbreak.

Peru Declares Health Emergency in Most Provinces as Dengue Cases Soar

Peru declared a health emergency due to a surge in dengue cases exacerbated by El Nino.
The health emergency will facilitate faster fund transfer and medical assistance to the affected regions.

Peru declares health emergency as dengue cases soar DW 02/27/2024

El Nino leading to spike in dengue fever cases in Peru.
Health emergency declared in 20 regions of Peru due to dengue outbreak.
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400 dead, 10,000 sick as cholera outbreak grips Zambia

Zambia is experiencing a major cholera outbreak, with over 400 deaths and 10,000 infections.
Schools have been ordered to remain shut and a soccer stadium has been converted into a treatment facility.

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Cholera cases and deaths increased globally in 2023, surpassing the numbers from the previous year.
The outbreak is overwhelming health systems and causing a grade 3 emergency, with Malawi and Haiti experiencing the worst outbreaks.
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