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COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

4.5 billion people lack adequate access to essential healthcare, facing multiple public health emergencies and increased risks from antimicrobial resistance and climate change.

World Health Organization again declares mpox a global health emergency amid rising case threat

A new variant of mpox is a global health emergency due to its increased transmissibility and subtle symptoms, complicating containment efforts.

Spread of Mpox Underscores Global Health Disparities and Lack of Vaccine Access

A mutated strain of mpox is spreading globally, potentially becoming a pandemic, prompting renewed health emergency declarations.
Authorities warn of the new clade Ib strain's contagiousness and high fatality rate.

World Health Organization calls mpox a global health emergency

Mpox outbreak in Africa is declared a global health emergency by WHO in response to a dangerous mutated strain affecting thousands.

Inside an mpox outbreak

A new strain of the mpox virus has been declared a global health emergency by WHO due to its rapid spread.

WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines

There remains a significant vaccine shortage for mpox in Africa, necessitating urgent local health responses and leadership.

COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

4.5 billion people lack adequate access to essential healthcare, facing multiple public health emergencies and increased risks from antimicrobial resistance and climate change.

World Health Organization again declares mpox a global health emergency amid rising case threat

A new variant of mpox is a global health emergency due to its increased transmissibility and subtle symptoms, complicating containment efforts.

Spread of Mpox Underscores Global Health Disparities and Lack of Vaccine Access

A mutated strain of mpox is spreading globally, potentially becoming a pandemic, prompting renewed health emergency declarations.
Authorities warn of the new clade Ib strain's contagiousness and high fatality rate.

World Health Organization calls mpox a global health emergency

Mpox outbreak in Africa is declared a global health emergency by WHO in response to a dangerous mutated strain affecting thousands.

Inside an mpox outbreak

A new strain of the mpox virus has been declared a global health emergency by WHO due to its rapid spread.

WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines

There remains a significant vaccine shortage for mpox in Africa, necessitating urgent local health responses and leadership.
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WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox

The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.

As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)

Advocates urge equitable response to new mpox strain to avoid past mistakes seen in previous pandemics.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a public health emergency in Africa due to a new deadly variant spreading rapidly.
Declaration of a public health emergency will enhance response coordination and medical aid flow to affected regions, with potential global implications.
Mpox is transmitted from animals to humans and between individuals through various forms of close contact, leading to severe symptoms and possible fatality.

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Vaccine production must be escalated to combat the rising mpox strain declared a public health emergency by WHO.

Shares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency

Bavarian Nordic's stock soared after WHO declared mpox a global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa.

Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency'

Africa CDC may declare a public health emergency due to rising mpox cases, especially alarming as new cases emerge in previously unaffected countries.

WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox

The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.

As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)

Advocates urge equitable response to new mpox strain to avoid past mistakes seen in previous pandemics.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a public health emergency in Africa due to a new deadly variant spreading rapidly.
Declaration of a public health emergency will enhance response coordination and medical aid flow to affected regions, with potential global implications.
Mpox is transmitted from animals to humans and between individuals through various forms of close contact, leading to severe symptoms and possible fatality.

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Vaccine production must be escalated to combat the rising mpox strain declared a public health emergency by WHO.

Shares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency

Bavarian Nordic's stock soared after WHO declared mpox a global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa.

Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency'

Africa CDC may declare a public health emergency due to rising mpox cases, especially alarming as new cases emerge in previously unaffected countries.
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Israel Strikes Humanitarian Area; Gazan Authorities Say Dozens Are Killed: Live Updates

Polio vaccinations started in northern Gaza amidst serious logistical and security challenges, highlighting urgent health needs and ongoing conflict.
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Mpox: WHO declares global health emergency DW 08/14/2024

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global emergency due to rising cases and deaths, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response.

Mpox: Africa faces vaccine challenge as money talks DW 08/21/2024

Mpox outbreak in Africa is a public health emergency, emphasizing urgent need for vaccines.

Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

Africa CDC declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency in Africa.

Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency in Africa DW 08/14/2024

Mpox outbreak in Africa declared a public health emergency by Africa CDC, necessitating international attention and support.

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

WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency to spur global action and resources.

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.

Mpox: WHO declares global health emergency DW 08/14/2024

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global emergency due to rising cases and deaths, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response.

Mpox: Africa faces vaccine challenge as money talks DW 08/21/2024

Mpox outbreak in Africa is a public health emergency, emphasizing urgent need for vaccines.

Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

Africa CDC declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency in Africa.

Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency in Africa DW 08/14/2024

Mpox outbreak in Africa declared a public health emergency by Africa CDC, necessitating international attention and support.

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

WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency to spur global action and resources.

Mpox is a Global Public Health Emergency. What Does That Mean?

The mpox outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency, requiring urgent international efforts to control its spread.
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Daily briefing: Raising the alarm about the monkeypox virus

The monkeypox outbreak in central Africa has led to Africa's first public health emergency amid concerns it could spread further.
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Growing mpox outbreak triggers Africa's first health emergency - and fears of wider spread

Monkeypox virus outbreak in Central Africa prompts Africa CDC to declare public-health emergency and WHO to consider global declaration.

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as new form of virus spreads

Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared a global emergency due to rapid case increase and limited vaccine availability, raising concerns for public health.
Over 14,000 confirmed mpox cases with significant risks of further spread identified across multiple nations, necessitating urgent action.

Growing mpox outbreak triggers Africa's first health emergency - and fears of wider spread

Monkeypox virus outbreak in Central Africa prompts Africa CDC to declare public-health emergency and WHO to consider global declaration.

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as new form of virus spreads

Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared a global emergency due to rapid case increase and limited vaccine availability, raising concerns for public health.
Over 14,000 confirmed mpox cases with significant risks of further spread identified across multiple nations, necessitating urgent action.
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San Mateo County: Over $900,000 committed for older adults transportation program

A low-cost transportation program called Got Wheels! for older residents in San Mateo County receives over $900,000 in funding annually to support mobility and combat loneliness.

City Council calls for public health emergency over closing of Carney Hospital

The Boston City Council passed a resolution urging the city to declare a public health emergency regarding the potential closure of Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

Polio epidemic declared in Gaza in latest sign of worsening health crisis

Gaza's health ministry declares polio epidemic due to Israeli military offensive.

Why Covid Keeps Winning

The pandemic continues to impact Americans long-term with 17 million reporting 'long Covid' conditions.
Political leaders have declared the crisis over despite ongoing deaths and complications from Covid-19.

Medicaid Unwinding Threatens Native Communities' Already Tenuous Access to Care

Native Americans face challenges in maintaining Medicaid coverage, leading to potential loss of healthcare access.

Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.

Great Plains Tribes Face Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak as Federal Response Lags

The syphilis rate among Native American babies in South Dakota is alarmingly high, with a 3% infection rate.
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Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency

Long Beach declared public health emergency due to TB outbreak.

Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care.

Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency

Long Beach declared public health emergency due to TB outbreak.

Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care.
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Babies born early, ill, or dead: Florida spends millions on prevention. Why isn't it getting better?

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss.

Hospital reporting of respiratory disease to lapse

Federal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV.

Sentenced to Death by COVID - How US Prisons Became an Epicenter of the Pandemic

Ending the COVID-19 'public health emergency' had concrete negative effects like hindering access to free testing.
Policies could have been implemented to make the pandemic less deadly, such as prioritizing vulnerable populations and providing income for people to stay home.

Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases rise

Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to a significant increase in dengue cases compared to previous years.
Dengue prevention measures in Puerto Rico include wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.

Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency

Hate crimes against transgender individuals rising in Los Angeles County since 2016.
Challenges in reporting and prosecuting hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

America Is Fast Becoming a Death-Dealing Nation

16 million Americans lost healthcare coverage since March 2023 due to Medicaid changes.
The end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs is impacting millions of uninsured individuals.
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MPOX outbreaks are on the rise. Should you be concerned?

Recent MPOX outbreaks in NY, NC, CO; minimal national messaging on prevention.
Case numbers significantly lower in comparison to the 2022 public health emergency.

U.S. suspending free COVID test distribution once again

The HHS's free COVID test program suspended due to lower case rates after winter, may resume in the future.
Orders placed by Friday will be delivered; over 1.8 billion free tests distributed since the pandemic began.

MPOX outbreaks are on the rise. Should you be concerned?

Recent MPOX outbreaks in NY, NC, CO; minimal national messaging on prevention.
Case numbers significantly lower in comparison to the 2022 public health emergency.

U.S. suspending free COVID test distribution once again

The HHS's free COVID test program suspended due to lower case rates after winter, may resume in the future.
Orders placed by Friday will be delivered; over 1.8 billion free tests distributed since the pandemic began.
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Rio de Janeiro has declared a dengue health emergency days before Carnival is due to start

Rio de Janeiro has declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak of dengue fever, but Carnival celebrations are expected to continue.
Other states in Brazil, including Acre, Minas Gerais, and Goias, have also declared public health emergencies due to the outbreak of dengue fever.

Gov. Hochul needs to declare state emergency over NY opioid deaths: Staten Island pols

A bipartisan task force in Staten Island is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a public health emergency to address the opioid crisis in New York.
The task force issued a report with recommendations including stiffening penalties for drug peddlers, tightening bail laws, and increasing funding for harm reduction, education, and addiction prevention.
The report compares the opioid crisis to the challenge of the Marshall Plan and highlights the increasing presence of fentanyl in overdose deaths.

Daywatch: How to speed up replacement of toxic lead pipes

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration projects it will take 40 years and up to $12 billion to replace toxic lead water pipes in Chicago.
Aldermen are pushing for changes to speed up the replacement work and lower costs.

Bird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers test positive: Experts warn of 'turning point,' call for urgent action

Experts are urging a more aggressive response to bird flu after cases are reported among workers on an egg farm in Colorado, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks.
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