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Monkeypox: WHO official warns of need to act with urgency to control virus outbreak

Last week, the Department of Health deemed Monkeypox a notifiable disease in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

WHO issue Monkeypox deaths warning in Europe

Smallwood warned: “As the virus continues to spread and affect different population groups we will likely see some severe cases.”

Daily Record

Why is it called monkeypox as scientists set to rename virus over racist connotations

The World Health Organisation has said it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox, which has been spreading rapidly around the globe in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

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Pride events ‘can spread public health messages about monkeypox’

The World Health Organisation said some 1,160 confirmed cases have been reported in 22 countries in the European Economic Area.

The Independent UK

WHO to Share Vaccines to Sop Monkeypox

The World Health Organization said it’s creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO to change name of monkeypox virus

There is an "urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising" name

Dublin Live

WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa

The Independent UK

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Monkeypox virus to be renamed by the World Health Organization because of fears it's 'discriminatory'

Scientists who argue referring to monkeypox as simply an ‘African’ virus is cause for concern refer to it with the term ‘hMPXV’

Chronicle Live

Monkeypox may be renamed amid fears of racism

The disease may be declared a global health emergency next week - the same designation as Covid

Wales Online

Monkeypox virus: what are the symptoms and should Australia be worried?

Infectious disease was first recorded in 1970 but a surge in cases has led to global health emergency

The Guardian - AU

Monkeypox will be renamed, says World Health Organization

The World Health Organization will officially rename monkeypox amid concerns over stigma and racism around the "discriminatory" name of the virus.

ABC News

Monkeypox could be renamed and considered international emergency

Monkeypox could be renamed to prevent discrimination, the World Health Organisation says, as health leaders plan a meeting to discuss upgrading its status.

The New Daily

Monkeypox set to be renamed over concerns name is ‘discriminatory’

Monkeypox is set to be renamed after experts said there was an “urgent need” for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising” name for the virus.

Evening Standard

WHO will rename monkeypox virus to combat racism and stigma

The current name does not adhere to WHO guidelines, which discourage the use of geographic regions or animals.

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The Independent UK

WHO convenes experts to decide if monkeypox is an emergency

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution got worse during lockdown in many countries, study finds

University of Chicago reports little change in global average particulate pollution in 2020, with increases in areas such as India

Daily Record

World Blood Donor Day as rules limit who can give or must wait to donate

Giving blood is a lifeline for countless people in crisis, but the rules restrict who can volunteer.

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox should be 'urgently' renamed over racist links, health bosses say

Officials at the World Health Organisation are weighing up new names for the virus spreading around the world after a respected group of scientists called for it to be "urgently" changed

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Asharq Al-Awsat

MWL Secretary-General Calls for Bridging ‘Wide’ Gap Between Rich, Poor

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad al-Issa has participated as a guest of honor in the world’s high-level forum, which brought together the heads of major regional and international organizations active in the field of humanitarian work. Activities of the forum, hosted by Geneva, were launched under the…

Bangkok Post

Pollution cuts life expectancy by two years

Air pollution shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

World Blood Donor Day - who can give blood and who isn't allowed to?

Donating blood can help treat and support many people. However, not everyone is allowed to donate blood. Here's what you need to know about who can and cannot give blood

ABC News

Mary-Louise McLaws and Kerry Chant in Queen's birthday honours

Respected epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws, who has been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list, reflects on how her life changed following her brain cancer diagnosis.

ABC News

Flu seasons, like the COVID-19 pandemic, have become unusual and unpredictable. Here's why

Around the world, something very strange is happening with the spread of flu, with a range of specialists saying the COVID-19 pandemic has set off a chain of consequences that interrupted the spread of influenza, possibly throwing out seasonal trends for years to come.

The Hindu

Is monkeypox a sexually transmitted infection?

A study found monkeypox virus in the seminal fluid of four men who had sex with men

ABC News

Vietnam was once praised for its pandemic response. Now a COVID corruption scandal has brought down its health minister

Vietnam was once held up as a poster child for effective COVID-19 responses. But corrupt officials were lining their pockets in a corruption scandal that's brought down its health minister.

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