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UN: Bird flu outbreaks in animals pose risk to humans

July 13, 2023 Ongoing outbreaks of bird flu have caused devastation to animal populations, and may now infect humans more easily, according to a joint release on Wednesday by three United Nations (UN) organizations.

U.S. researchers develop monitor detecting COVID-19 virus variants in minutes

July 12, 2023 U.S. researchers have created a real-time monitor that can detect any of the SARS-CoV-2 virus variants in a room in about five minutes.

Syphilis strikes again

July 12, 2023 Switzerland has seen cases of syphilis almost double in the last decade.

Governor announces expanded access to over the counter contraception available to Arizonans

July 10, 2023 Governor Katie Hobbs announced the expansion of access to over the counter contraception that will soon be available to Arizonans.

California takes first step in creating its own Naloxone supply

July 10, 2023 California is taking the first step towards creating a more affordable and accessible supply of Naloxone nasal products through the broader CalRx Initiative, a vital tool in combating the opioid epidemic.

Peru declares health emergency due to spike in Guillain-Barre syndrome cases

July 10, 2023 The Peruvian government declared a 90-day national health emergency Saturday due to an unusual increase of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, which total 165 with four deaths.

Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong investigates confirmed Mpox case

July 8, 2023 The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said July 7 that it is investigating a confirmed Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case, and urged the public to heighten vigilance and avoid close physical contact with persons suspected of contracting Mpox.

FDA converts novel Alzheimer's disease treatment to traditional approval

July 7, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration converted Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), indicated to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, to traditional approval following a determination that a confirmatory trial verified clinical benefit.

Angola records four swine flu cases in humans

July 7, 2023 Angola recorded four cases of influenza A (H1N1) in recent days, Minister of Health Silvia Lutucuta has said.

Novavax's Nuvaxovid receives full marketing authorization in EU for COVID prevention

July 7, 2023 Novavax has been granted full Marketing Authorization (MA) by the European Commission in the European Union for Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373).

Cameroon launches vaccination campaign to tackle measles, rubella outbreak

July 6, 2023 Cameroon on Wednesday launched a five days vaccination campaign targeting children amid an outbreak of measles and rubella.

Up to 10,000 across UK to trial cancer vaccines by 2030 to 'completely revolutionise' treatment

July 6, 2023 New cancer treatments have moved a step closer with the signing of a major agreement between the government and BioNTech.