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Germany donates mpox vaccines to Africa

Germany is donating 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine to countries in Africa that have seen an increase in the number of cases. .

Germany donates mpox vaccines to Africa

Mpox: Despite Emergency - No Vaccines in Place

10 million vaccine doses are needed to stop the outbreak of mpox in Africa. But despite the WHO declaring a state of emergency, the vaccine has still not reached Congo's children.

Mpox: Despite Emergency - No Vaccines in Place

Child dies from cough medicine – minimal damages

More than 200 Indonesian children died or were injured when they drank contaminated cough medicine. Now, two companies are being forced to pay compensation to the families.

Child dies from cough medicine – minimal damages

WHO: Mpox "not a new COVID"

The World Health Organization WHO downplays the risks of the outbreak of the new more dangerous variant of mpox. Should we shut down in Europe? Is this the new covid-19? The answer is clear and straightforward – no, says the UN agency's European chief Hans Kluge.

WHO: Mpox "not a new COVID"

Report: Four billion lack safe water

Safe drinking water is a scarce commodity for over 4. 4 billion people.

Report: Four billion lack safe water

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued new recommendations for travel to or from areas with high spread of the disease mpox. .

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

This is what we know about mpox

The more dangerous variant of mpox is spreading in Africa and has reached Sweden. But how contagious is the virus – and is there a risk of a new pandemic? Here is what we know so far in broad outline.

This is what we know about mpox

Polio case discovered in Gaza – UN appeals for pause

A ten-month-old baby has been diagnosed with polio in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities. This is the first confirmed polio case in the Gaza Strip after recent warnings of an outbreak in the wake of the war.

Polio case discovered in Gaza – UN appeals for pause

Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

The more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio.

Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

China tightens mpox controls

China is tightening border control to prevent the mpox virus from entering the country, reports the Spanish news agency Efe. Airplanes, boats, and travelers from countries where the infection has been confirmed will be subject to extra checks.

China tightens mpox controls

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa.

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

This is what we know about the mpox disease

The latest outbreak of mpox in Africa has been classified as an international health emergency by the World Health Organization WHO, which sees risks of further spread. This is what we know about the disease.

This is what we know about the mpox disease

Vaccine stock soars after WHO emergency declaration

The World Health Organization WHO decided on Wednesday to classify the outbreak of mpox in several African countries as an international health emergency. This has caused the stock of the Danish company Bavarian Nordic to surge by up to 17 percent on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

Vaccine stock soars after WHO emergency declaration

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited.

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out

From barely being detected in wastewater at the beginning of the summer, the occurrence of coronavirus is now increasing. A fresh study from WHO simultaneously shows that covid vaccines have saved millions of lives in Europe.

The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out

WHO calls for crisis meeting on mpox

The World Health Organization WHO is calling an emergency meeting following new alarm reports on the spread of mpox, previously known as monkeypox virus. An outbreak of mpox was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but appears to have spread beyond the initial infection areas and to more countries.

WHO calls for crisis meeting on mpox

WHO: 500 dead in Europe – every day

20 dead per hour, around the clock, all year round. This is the price Europe pays for climate change – and the figure will only increase, [warns the World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.

WHO: 500 dead in Europe – every day

Measles in the region – first case in nine years

A child has been diagnosed with measles in Jönköping, the region announces in a press release. The child was infected abroad and fell ill at home in Sweden.

Measles in the region – first case in nine years

WHO sends 1 million polio vaccine doses to Gaza

WHO, the World Health Organization, is sending over one million polio vaccine doses to Gaza to be distributed over the coming weeks, reports [Reuters](https://www. reuters.

WHO sends 1 million polio vaccine doses to Gaza

Children from Gaza receive treatment in Spain

The World Health Organization (WHO) announces that 15 children and one adult from Gaza are arriving in Spain today to receive treatment for severe medical conditions. The children are between three and 17 years old, and the mother of one of the children will also receive treatment in Spain.

Children from Gaza receive treatment in Spain

WHO: Great Concern for Possible Polio Outbreak in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) is "extremely concerned" about a possible outbreak of polio after high concentrations of the highly contagious virus were found in the sewage system in Gaza. WHO warns that infectious diseases can cause more deaths than injuries.

WHO: Great Concern for Possible Polio Outbreak in Gaza

Risk of Polio in Gaza - Soldiers to be Vaccinated

The Israeli military, IDF, is to vaccinate its soldiers against polio after high concentrations of the highly contagious virus were found in the sewage system in Gaza. .

Risk of Polio in Gaza - Soldiers to be Vaccinated

Few Firefighters Screened for Cancer

Despite firefighters being more likely to get cancer, few are offered regular screening for the disease, a survey by [Municipal Workers](https://ka. se/2024/07/18/trots-risk-for-cancer-fa-brandman-undersoks/) shows.

Few Firefighters Screened for Cancer

WHO: 35 Million Children Lack Protection Against Measles

Approximately 35 million children worldwide lack adequate protection against measles, according to WHO. Only four out of five children receive the first dose of measles vaccine – far below the coverage required to prevent outbreaks.

WHO: 35 Million Children Lack Protection Against Measles