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Africa objects to U.S. push to reform health rules at WHO assembly

African countries raised an objection on Tuesday to a U.S.-led proposal to reform the International Health Regulations (IHR), a move delegates say might prevent passage at the World Health Organization's annual assembly.

Reuters

Five bizarre monkeypox conspiracy theories debunked

Misinformation on the new outbreak has already begun to spread on social media

The Independent UK

Monkeypox outbreak: Bizarre theory accusing US of creating virus in lab goes viral on Chinese social media

Pro-Chinese Communist Party influencers have spread conspiracies about outbreak

The Independent UK

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Tedros re-elected as head of World Health Organization

The World Health Organization's (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five years, the president of the World Health Assembly said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Benzinga

Suspected monkey pox cases to be isolated

Samples should be sent to NIV, Pune: Health Secretary

The Hindu

WHO Says Monkeypox Outbreak 'Unusual' But 'Containable'

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that there had been 131 confirmed monkeypox cases and 106 further suspected cases,

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Monkeypox warning to Scottish travellers as virus spreads to popular tourist spots

Medical professionals have urged those travelling abroad to popular holiday destinations and busy festivals this summer to be cautious over the recent monkeypox outbreak.

Edinburgh Live

Signs and symptoms of Monkeypox: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease is now detected in UK, US, Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

The health care workforce shortage problem

The world had a global shortfall of roughly 43 million health care workers — and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Axios

WHO chief to be confirmed for 2nd term after no opposition

World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expected to be confirmed by the U.N. health agency’s member countries for a second five-year term

The Independent UK

Monkeypox outbreak 'may have been sparked by sex at raves', says WHO expert

Dr David Heymann said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission at raves in Europe.

Daily Record

France reports three cases of monkeypox virus that is spreading in Europe

French health authorities said Monday that three cases of monkeypox have been identified in the country as part of an alarming outbreak of the virus outside of Africa. However, the World Health Organisation said there is no reason for now to offer mass inoculations, but instead, urges hygiene measures to…

Radio France Internationale

Possibility monkeypox was spread at raves is 'now a leading theory'

Confirmed cases in the UK more than double to 57

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The Times of India

US Food and Drug Administration lifts clinical hold, Covaxin trials to resume

HYDERABAD: The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has lifted the clinical hold on the Phase 2 and 3 immuno-bridging clinical trials of Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, in the US.

Irish Mirror

Expert says monkeypox outbreak may have been triggered by sexual activity at two European raves

Dr David Heymann, the former head of WHO's emergencies department, told The Associated Press that the leading theory on the spread of the disease was sexual transmission at raves held in Spain and Belgium

Evening Standard

Misinformation being spread online about monkeypox, WHO adviser warns

Misinformation is circulating online about how monkeypox spreads, an adviser for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

The Guardian - AU

Zero evidence to back Clive Palmer’s claim of staff taking ballots home, AEC says

United Australia party prepares legal challenge in one seat after candidate allegedly follows and records electoral officers

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The Guardian - AU

Why are monkeypox cases suddenly emerging across the world and could the virus have mutated?

Data prior to current outbreaks suggested resurgence of the disease, with waning immunity from smallpox vaccination contributing to spread

The Hindu

WHO honours ASHA workers for their crucial role linking community during COVID-19 pandemic

ASHAs say they are yet to get compensation for death due to frontline duties during pandemic, demands minimum wages

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: World ‘cannot take eye off the ball’ over infectious diseases, Oxford vaccine chief warns

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, calls for immediate investment into pandemic preparedness

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 20 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

Al Jazeera

UN denounces ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ coverage of monkeypox

UNAIDS warns some reporting and commentary on the virus has used stigmatising language that could harm public health.

Reason

Don't Panic Over Monkeypox

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Expert answers your monkeypox questions: How do you catch it and what are the risks?

There are no specific drugs to treat the disease

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