The New Zealand Parliament passed a historic anti-smoking bill on Tuesday, banning the sale of tobacco to anyone …
Health officials in New York City are grappling with a surge in cases of a rare disease associated with rat urine, particularly among sanitation workers who are routinely exposed to these pests. This concerning …
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FDA approved lung cancer drug created by Mirati to cost $19,750 for 180 tablets
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved Mirati Therapeutics Inc’s lung cancer drug Adagrasib, according to the …
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Africa prepares for the next crisis as COVID-19 becomes routine
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruAfrican countries are strengthening their health systems to prepare for the next health crisis based on the experience …
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WHO Universal Health Coverage Partnership receives EU contribution of €125 million
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruA decade-long collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission will be strengthened to accelerate …
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Polio cases spike in Pakistan, as country launches a new anti-polio campaign
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruAn increase in the number of new cases of polio among children has prompted Pakistani authorities to launch …
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Rise in COVID cases in China prompts Beijing to shut down parks and museums
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruParks, shopping malls, and museums were closed in Beijing and more Chinese cities resumed mass testing for COVID-19 …
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After authorities announced measures last week aimed at easing the impact of the country’s heavy Coronavirus curbs, COVID …
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An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu has been reported on a farm in the eastern part …
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Chinese capital closes parks due to 10,000 new COVID-19 cases
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruBeijing closed city parks and imposed other restrictions Friday amid a new wave of COVID-19 cases, even as …
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Global COVID-19 deaths have dropped by 90 percent since February
by Ajay Rajguruby Ajay RajguruGlobally, COVID-19 deaths dropped nearly 90% from nine months ago, but the World Health Organization chief urged vigilance …