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Belgian court allows secret documents about DR Congo's Lumumba assassination

A Belgian court agrees to admit the findings of a 22-year-old parliamentary commission into its investigation. The court is looking into the 1961 assassination of DR Congo's Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, seen by many as one of the country's founding fathers. Also on the show: the Ebola outbreak in Uganda…

France 24

A wet spring and summer means more mosquitoes but now we've got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about too

Mosquitoes are a problem every summer. But the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns.

The Conversation

US to screen Uganda passengers for Ebola virus as cases surge

The screenings have been ordered by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

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Chlamydia hotspots in London unveiled as experts demand huge ramp up in STI testing

Lambeth is the chlamydia capital of London, according to new figures, with 3,063 sexually transmitted diseases per 100,000 people amid calls for more testing

Daily Mirror

Bird flu ‘an urgent warning to move away from factory farming’

Experts claim that deadly spillovers of disease between livestock and wildlife are increasing with the growth in intensive methods

The Guardian - UK

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.

Reuters

UK public health alert over Ebola outbreak as doctors urged 'be vigilant for symptoms'

The UK Health Security Agency is currently monitoring an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda - but the risk to the public in the UK is very low and there are currently no cases of the disease confirmed in this country

Daily Mirror

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What is sickle cell disease? Symptoms and treatments

Everything you need to know about sickle cell disease

Evening Standard

Loose Women panel take part in live breast examination alongside Elizabeth Hurley

There are around 55,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the UK each year

The Independent UK

Little girl, 7, has dream for her Dublin dad to be strong as he battles serious illness

Fraser’s loving daughter Oonagh, 7, has a dream – that her Dad will be strong on the outside again, she knows he is strong on the inside but Motor Neurone Disease has taken its toll on him

Irish Mirror

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

The Independent UK

CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region

The Independent UK

NHS calls for more black blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease

Demand for blood donations to treat the disease has risen by 67 per cent over the past five years

Evening Standard

What is sickle cell disease? Common symptoms and can it be treated?

Sickle cell disease is a serious and lifelong health condition. Here's everything you need to know about symptoms, causes and what treatment is available for it

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The Guardian - UK

Sickle cell disease: black donors urged to give blood as demand from patients soars

NHS says sickle cell is ‘fastest growing genetic condition in UK’ and demand for blood has jumped 67% in five years

The Independent UK

Record number of Black blood donors needed to treat sickle cell disease, NHS says

‘More demand for care than ever before,’ health chiefs say

The Independent UK

NHS makes ‘urgent’ call for black blood donors

More donors are needed to treat patients with sickle cell disease.

Los Angeles Times

Alan Jackson postpones upcoming weekend concerts to deal with 'health issues'

Alan Jackson postponed a pair of upcoming shows this weekend in Pittsburgh and Atlantic City, New Jersey, citing health concerns.

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How dancing can help slow — and potentially reverse — the ageing process

For most of us, dancing is a fun way to unwind, or something we do after a few too many drinks on a Saturday night. But what if dancing can actually help to slow — or in some cases even reverse — the ageing process?

Dublin Live

Meningococcal meningitis symptoms as HSE investigate four cases including two deaths

While the cases are not linked, the disease can be life-threatening

Daily Mirror

Vet issues stark warning over parvovirus after puppy dies within 24 hours

Staffordshire bull terrier Blu sadly died within 24 hours after showing symptoms of parvovirus - he was fully vaccinated but this didn't stop him from contracting the highly contagious disease

Reuters

Man topples ancient Roman busts in Vatican museums

A man toppled two ancient Roman busts in the Vatican Museums on Wednesday, causing moderate damage before being stopped by staff and arrested, a museums source said.

The Independent UK

What is Parkinson’s Mask? The symptom that led to Jeremy Paxman’s diagnosis

The broadcaster was diagnosed with the disease after collapsing while out on a walk

The Conversation

Gonorrhea became more drug resistant while attention was on COVID-19 – a molecular biologist explains the sexually transmitted superbug

COVID-19 has rightfully dominated infectious disease news since 2020. However, that doesn’t mean other infectious diseases took a break. In fact, U.S. rates of infection by gonorrhea have risen during the pandemic.

The Conversation

Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer – here's how they can do better

Is there anyone who isn’t aware of breast cancer?

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