Tag : Public Health

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UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive

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DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed at helping save 3...
Health

WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

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LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the...
Health

Researchers advance production of low calorie sugar alternative

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MENA Newswire, BOSTON: Scientists at Tufts University say they have developed a more efficient way to make tagatose, a naturally occurring “rare sugar” that tastes close to table...
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PM Modi urges BRICS to invest in people-centric health innovation

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Brazil has formally submitted a proposal to the New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS countries for the development of its first smart public hospital within...
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Indonesia launches free health screenings for all citizens

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Indonesia has launched a nationwide free health screening program aimed at reducing early mortality rates, marking the country’s most extensive public health initiative to date....
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Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have intensified support to Uganda in response to a recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a...
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French authorities warn of Viagra-laced honey flooding the black market

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French authorities are warning about the growing prevalence of "erectile honey," a dangerous black-market product containing a mix of honey and erectile dysfunction medications like...
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FDA proposes front-labeling system to fight chronic disease nationwide

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a significant overhaul of food labeling, introducing front-of-package nutrition labels to provide clearer insights into the...
Health

Malaria identified as cause of outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified malaria as the likely cause of a recent outbreak of illnesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...