Tag: Public health
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Milan Implements Italy’s Strictest Outdoor Smoking Ban
Milan has enacted Italy’s most stringent smoking ban, prohibiting outdoor smoking in many public places. The move is aimed at reducing pollution and promoting public health, aligning with a broader trend in Europe towards stricter smoking regulations. This initiative is part of Milan’s commitment to environmental sustainability and health-conscious policies. France 24 is an international…
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North Gaza’s Last Major Health Facility Out of Service Following Israeli Raid, According to WHO: FRANCE 24 Report
The World Health Organization has reported that the last major health facility in the north of Gaza is now out of service following an Israeli raid. This development raises serious concerns about the accessibility of medical services for residents in the area. FRANCE 24 delivers the pressing news, highlighting the immediate impact on healthcare provision…
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Chad Initiates Deployment of New Malaria Vaccine: A Report by FRANCE 24 English
In an important public health development, Chad has rolled out a new malaria vaccine, marking a significant step in the fight against one of the leading causes of illness and death in the country. The vaccine introduction aims to reduce the incidence of malaria, particularly among children who are most vulnerable to the disease. This…
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Major Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Efforts, Says Doctors Without Borders Coordinator
In a recent update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, an aid worker from Doctors Without Borders shared insights from his six-week mission across the enclave. Amidst ongoing conflicts, the World Health Organization is launching a major vaccination campaign against polio, aiming to vaccinate over 600,000 children in Gaza, where the virus has reemerged after…
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Africa CDC Declares First Public Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has declared a Public Health Emergency over a severe outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) that began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in September and has since spread to neighboring countries. The outbreak, which marks the first time the Africa CDC has issued such…
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Experts Utilize Sewage to Monitor Outbreaks of COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Polio
Researchers have harnessed sewage analysis as a crucial tool for detecting and managing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. Utilizing wastewater from over a million residents in the Bay Area, the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network (SCAN) at Stanford University and its partners process samples to identify the presence and levels of…