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.
SwedenThe centenarian Sriramulu Vallabhajosyula was at his best when it came to the veteran World Championship in athletics in Gothenburg. The Indian struck with a personal best in his first shot when the shot put flew 2.63 meters.
SportsThe 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. It is of course something we take seriously, says Forssmed.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
SwedenThe Government is investing hundreds of millions on a leisure card to get more children to start exercising. But the Minister of Sports does not know if it has any effect. You can never be sure, but we must take new grips, says Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
Swedish politicsEnergy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is on site at the OS opening ceremony. She herself got stuck in the train chaos on the way to Paris due to last night's sabotage. Sweden condemns the severe sabotage of the French railway system, she says.
SportsThe leisure card for children and young people promised by the government is proposed to come into effect in October 2025. A higher amount is earmarked for children in socioeconomically vulnerable families. But it is unclear whether the cards will have the desired effect.
Swedish politicsThe Government has taken another step towards allowing farm sales of alcoholic beverages.
Swedish politicsThe Government wants to provide more dental care support to certain patient groups – and less to others. The aim is to better target dental care resources to the patients who have the greatest need, says Health Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
Swedish politicsSedentary behaviour on the increase, children and young people sleeping poorly, increased mental ill-health are consequences of digital and social media. This emerges in a new report from the Public Health Agency.
SwedenOn the Christian Democrats' election watch, cheers erupted when the EU Parliament's figures were presented. "Alice, Alice, Alice", the party comrades chanted on the spot when it became clear that the KD will get a seat in the EU Parliament.
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