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New York: Over-consumption in the world’s richest countries is creating unhealthy, dangerous, and toxic conditions for children globally, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). more
Monkeypox outbreak can still be contained, insists UN health agency

New York: The monkeypox outbreak that has been reported in 16 countries and several regions of the world can still be contained and the overall risk of transmission is low, the UN health ...

UAE registers first case of Monkeypox

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reported the first case of Monkeypox.

China reports first case of 'more contagious' Omicron BA.4 variant: Reports

Beijing: China, which is witnessing a spike in cases and consequent lockdown, has reported the more contagious Omicron BA.4 variant, media reports said on Tuesday.

Monkeypox cases in France rise to 3

Paris: The French Public Health Agency reported two new cases of monkeypox in the country on Monday.

'COVID-19 is not over', Tedros warns World Health Assembly

New York: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) told health ministers on Sunday that although reported COVID-19 cases and deaths have declined significantly, it is not time yet ...

Monkeypox cases spike to 20 in Britain

London: Britain has detected 11 more cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number of confirmed in England to 20 since May 6, said a report by the UK Health Security Agency (UK ...

Sweden classifies monkeypox as disease dangerous to society

Stockholm: Sweden's government classified monkeypox as a disease dangerous to society after the first case had been confirmed in the country.

Pollution responsible for nine million deaths in 2019, with little progress in four years: Study

New York: Pollution was responsible for nine million deaths in 2019 – equivalent to one in six deaths worldwide – a number virtually unchanged since the last analysis in 2015. ...

Israel cancels Covid-19 tests for inbound travelers

Jerusalem: Foreign nationals flying to Israel will no longer be required to take a coronavirus test before boarding, the Israeli Ministry of Health said.