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Africa CDC warns on vaccine hoarding amid monkeypox outbreak

The acting director of Africa's top public health agency said on Thursday that he hoped vaccine hoarding, as seen by wealthier nations during the COVID-19 pandemic, would not be repeated with the current monkeypox outbreak.

Reuters

Millions risk losing US healthcare when Covid emergency declaration expires

An estimated 5.3 million to 14.2 million could lose Medicaid coverage when the public health emergency ends in July

The Guardian - US

Eleven newborn babies killed in Senegal hospital fire

Eleven infants have died in a hospital fire in Senegal, where great disparities exist between public health services in urban and rural areas. The tragedy was one of several incidents at a facility that is raising questions about the state of the country’s healthcare system.

Radio France Internationale

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First monkeypox cases identified in Wales and Northern Ireland as UK total rises to 90

Further eight infections also identified in England

The Independent UK

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

The first case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales, Public Health Wales has said.

Evening Standard

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Wales

Public Health Wales has issued a statement to reassure the public

Wales Online

Mask-wearing rule to end 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has said the mask-wearing requirement may be eased only in some areas.

Bangkok Post

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4,924 new Covid cases, 37 more deaths announced Thursday

The country registered 37 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,924 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post

Texas massacre underscores a grim statistic: gun violence is the leading cause of death among American children

Health officials warn that gun violence remains a ‘serious public health threat that must be addressed’

The Independent UK

The gun violence health care crisis

Few medical schools train doctors on how to treat injuries stemming from gun violence

Salon

Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.

Bangkok Post

Senate Republicans still want vote on border expulsion policy

WASHINGTON — Pandemic border restrictions under the public health directive known as Title 42 are staying in place for now, but Republican lawmakers said they don’t plan to let up pressure on the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over the policy.

Tribune News Service

India must shift the discourse on abortion rights

It is not just a family planning and maternal health issue, but also a sexual health and reproductive rights issue

The Hindu

Explainer: What vaccines, treatments do we have to combat monkeypox?

With cases of monkeypox inexplicably on the rise outside of Africa - where the viral disease is endemic - public health officials are using contact tracing, isolation and targeted vaccination to curb its spread.

Bangkok Post

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Wales Online

Wales sees spike in cases of diarrhoea linked to visits to farm attractions

Public Health Wales is reminding people who visit 'open farms' of the importance of washing their hands after contact with animals

Insider UK

Monkeypox: What employers and staff need to know as cases rise

The first confirmed case of the virus was identified in Scotland on Monday

Bangkok Post

5,013 new Covid cases, 33 more deaths

The country registered 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 5,013 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.

Tribune News Service

Monkeypox in Sacramento: Traveler ‘likely’ has infection, but risk of outbreak ‘extremely low’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento health officials are investigating a “likely” case of monkeypox virus related to travel in Europe and are awaiting confirmation Tuesday of tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Airports on alert for monkeypox symptoms

The Public Health Ministry has issued alerts instructing all international airports to step up their screening of arrivals, especially from 17 countries where monkeypox cases have now been confirmed, according to its deputy minister, Sathit Pitutecha.

WEKU

Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing

Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.

Glasgow Live

Covid pandemic hit mental health of woman and healthcare workers the worst

A new study by Public Health Scotland showed that early evidence suggested the mental health issues created by the pandemic also more severely affected those in poverty and those with pre-existing mental illnesses.

The National (Scotland)

'I would love for him to go': Public health minister blasts boozy PM pics

Todd said that she was "shocked" by the images and described them as "unbelievable"

The Independent UK

Washington and California report suspected Monkeypox cases as US outbreak widens

Presumptive cases now detected in six US states, as health officials say patients are isolating and not at risk of spreading the virus

Reason

Court Won't Let CDC End Migrant Expulsion Order Just Yet

Plus: Book bans come for Barnes & Noble, a blow to SEC enforcement power, and more...

Bangkok Post

End of mandatory face mask use

Mandatory mask-wearing will be limited to people with underlying illnesses, the elderly and pregnant women. The easing of pandemic restrictions will come into effect in mid-June, according to the permanent secretary for public health.

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