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Africa CDC warns Mpox is not under control in the continent

Fri, 2024-09-20 10:19 — mike kraft

Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC

DAKAR, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The mpox outbreak in Africa is still not under control, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, adding that cases were still increasing in several countries.

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Gavi to buy 500,000 mpox vaccine doses for Africa.

Thu, 2024-09-19 11:21 — mike kraft

Gavi to buy 500,000 mpox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic

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The U.S. is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu; experts are keeping a close eye

Thu, 2024-09-19 11:07 — mike kraft

The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried | CNN With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation of a hybrid flu virus that could more easily infect humans. Brenda Goodman CNN

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U.S. ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:50 — mike kraft

US ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations, despite spending the most, report says | CNN The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that “Americans are sicker, die younger and struggle to afford essential health care.” Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Climate change, conflict are undermining efforts to help world's poorest --Global Health Fund report

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:38 — mike kraft

Global health fund says health, climate, conflict 'triple whammy' hits world's poorest

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WHO's Global COVID-19 epidemiological update --new cases up in August

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:22 — mike kraft

COVID-19 epidemiological update – 17 September 2024 Edition 171

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Globally, during the 28-day period (22 July to 18 August 2024), the number of new cases and deaths increased by 23% and 44% compared to the previous 28-day period (24 June to 18 August 2024), with 238 000 new cases reported across 91 (39%) countries and about 4400 new fatalities reported across 35 (15%) countries, respectively. As of 22 July to 18 August 2024, over 776 million confirmed cases and more than seven million deaths have been reported globally since the beginning of pandemic.

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