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Man in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO says

Health authorities say a man in Mexico died from a type of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human

The Independent UK

AI used to predict potential new antibiotics in groundbreaking study

Scientists used an algorithm to mine ‘the entirety of the microbial diversity’ on Earth, speeding up antibiotic resistance research

The Guardian - US

Some Gazans 'Drinking Sewage Water': WHO Regional Chief

Some Gazans are now reduced to drinking sewage water and eating animal feed, the WHO's regional chief said Tuesday, pleading for increased aid access immediately to the besieged territory.

International Business Times

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Mpox is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to know about the virus – and who should get vaccinated

Australia appears to be experiencing a re-emergence of the infectious disease mpox, formerly called monkeypox.

The Conversation

OPINION - Alan Edwards: I worked with David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Who and this is what I learnt

As a child I was a keen reader of adventure books, but I could never have imagined then that I’d write one, let alone be the central character.

Evening Standard

WHO Approves Steps To Improve Global Pandemic Preparedness

WHO member countries approve new pandemic response measures and update International Health Regulations to enhance global readiness and response to pandemics.

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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

The World Health Organization says member countries approved new steps to boost global preparedness for pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox and better respond to dangerous outbreaks

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Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

Exclusive: Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it

The Guardian - UK

Pandemic Agreement Talks Could Continue For Another Year

Negotiations towards a global agreement on how to handle future pandemics seemed on course Friday to be extended for up to a year as countries try to bridge their differences.

International Business Times

The Longest Running Sci-Fi Show is About to Copy 'Black Mirror’s Scariest Episode

One futuristic city’s quality of living takes a dramatic nosedive in “Dot and Bubble." In its latest episode, 'Doctor Who' wisely borrows a few tricks from one of 'Black Mirror's most chilling installments.

Inverse

Cleaner air in West Midlands could prevent 2,000 deaths a year, study finds

Meeting WHO guidelines would avoid many cases of diseases and save the NHS millions, research shows

The Guardian - UK

Stewart McGough obituary

Other lives: Architect concerned with disability access who provided design expertise during the London 2012 Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down

World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.

The Conversation

WHO Urges Reopening Of Rafah Crossing For Humanitarian Aid

WHO urges reopening of Rafah crossing to address critical medical needs in Gaza.

Top News

WHO Delivers Medical Supplies To Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital

WHO delivers vital medical supplies to Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza amid critical healthcare needs and ongoing hostilities.

Al Jazeera

Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

International Business Times

Israel Pounds Gaza As UN Security Council Meets Over Deadly Strike

Israel carried out fresh strikes on Wednesday in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where its forces are battling Hamas militants, after the UN Security Council met to discuss a deadly attack that sparked global outcry.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Rafah assault could halt last functioning hospital, WHO warns

WHO says a ‘full incursion’ into the Gaza city will only leave ill-equipped field hospitals and additional mortality.

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Countries At Odds Over How To Reignite Pandemic Agreement

Countries aired stark differences Tuesday on where to go next in trying to strike a global agreement for handling future pandemics, after missing a deadline to finalise a deal.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war live: reports of new Israeli airstrike on area designated as a humanitarian space by IDF

Air attack reported in al-Mawasi in western Rafah, a location that Israel’s military had designated as a humanitarian area

Radio France Internationale

Measles cases surging again in Europe, warns WHO

Measles cases are surging across Europe for a second straight year and will soon exceed the already-high number recorded in 2023, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday. It called on countries to boost their vaccination efforts.

Louder

In 1970 The Who recorded Live At Leeds: 36 years later they returned to the scene and played again

What happened when The Who went back to Leeds

The Independent UK

Uganda tackles yellow fever with new travel requirement, vaccination campaign for millions

Uganda has rolled out a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign to help safeguard its population against the mosquito-borne disease that has long posed a threat

The Independent UK

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

The Independent UK

Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency

A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic

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