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Climate crisis, El Nino fuel dengue surge in Bangladesh

September 28, 2023

From January 1 to August 7 this year, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh reported a total of 69 483 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases and...

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Women more affected than men by long COVID: study

September 28, 2023

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The report says women (8.5%) were more likely than men (5.2%) to ever have long COVID-19, and women (4.4%) were also more likely than men (2.3%) to currently...

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Feminist lens needed to address women’s cancer care access

September 27, 2023

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Women often face expectations to prioritize their families’ needs over their own health, leading to delayed healthcare seeking, says a Lancet report...

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Investing in minds: How brain capital drives global prosperity

September 26, 2023

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The role of brain capital encompasses “brain health, mental capital, mental health and well-being,” says a paper published in BMJ The global...

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WHO reports alarming rise in Cholera outbreaks

September 26, 2023

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The World Health Organization has requested US$160.4 million to respond to cholera under the global strategic preparedness, readiness, and response plan...

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WHO regional director elections in three key regions spark controversy

September 25, 2023

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In its latest editorial, The Lancet has raised concerns about the selection processes and the suitability of some nominees including the daughter of the prime...

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Second patient receives transplanted genetically modified pig’s heart

September 24, 2023

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Xenotransplantation, the science of transplanting animal organs into humans, has seen significant advancements in recent years thanks to gene editing and...

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Thought control leads to mental wellness: Cambridge study

September 22, 2023

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The research challenges the widely-held belief that suppressing negative thoughts is detrimental to mental health Suppressing negative thoughts can lead to...

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WHO’s Dubai center helps 100 million in 141 countries with aid

September 22, 2023

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The WHO has released a report that provides insights into the vast operations and global impact of its logistics hub in Dubai The WHO Dubai Global Logistics...

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JAMA editors suggest three steps to avert nuclear catastrophe

September 21, 2023

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The editors have urged all health professional associations to join the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) to support efforts...