Five reasons why Ebola outbreak has been hard to contain as WHO makes new revelation IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 10
WHO warns it is ‘chasing’ Ebola as death toll surpasses 1,900: ‘The virus is ahead of us’ Confirmed cases of Ebola in this outbreak have reached 4,200, including over 1,900 deaths, according to the latest government figures The Independent UK · Aug 10
Ebola outbreak started three months before official declaration, WHO says The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elections. Plus a Rwandan mine has become one of the US's… France 24 · Aug 10
North Korea to deploy 50,000 soldiers to support Russia in war against Ukraine IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 10
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s reliance on North Korea after deadly strike deep inside Russia Ukrainian drone attack hits targets over 600 miles deep inside Russia, killing 13 people The Independent UK · Aug 10
Chronic Ear Infections During Childhood Can Lead to Permanent Hearing Loss in Adults What Chronic Otitis Media Does Inside the EarEach time the middle ear fills with fluid or pus and goes untreated, it puts pressure on three tiny bones, the malleus, incus, and stapes, that are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea. One or two infections, resolved properly, leave no… Times Life · Aug 10
How Pete Townshend turned youthful disgust into The Who's biggest hit. "I didn't like being confronted with money and the class system and power" Inspired by his wealthy neighbours and reinforced by a run-in with the Queen Mother, My Generation is a mod anthem turned rock legend Louder · Aug 10
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region. Bangkok Post · Aug 9
Senate Panel Refers Fauci to Justice Department for Contempt as COVID Origins Questions Stay Unsettled A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt and referred him to the Justice Department. Here is what the vote does and does not establish. Medical Daily · Aug 7
China Reports Four More H9N2 Infections as U.S. Bird Flu Risk Stays Low for the General Public WHO logged four more H9N2 human cases in China in late July. CDC still rates H5N1 risk low for the general U.S. public. Here is the picture. Medical Daily · Aug 7
6 Foods Indians Eat Daily That Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation and Joint Pain Refined Sugar: The Chai Problem Nobody Talks AboutTwo teaspoons of sugar in the morning chai, two more in the afternoon cup, a mithai at the office, by evening, the average Indian has consumed enough refined sugar to meaningfully raise inflammatory markers. A 2014 analysis published in the American Journal of… Times Life · Aug 7
Ebola cases near 4,000 as DRC struggles to contain fast-spreading outbreak The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization has warned, with nearly 4,000 confirmed cases so far. With five provinces known to be affected, authorities in Kinshasa are concerned about the deadly virus reaching… Radio France Internationale · Aug 6
Africa CDC Says Contact Tracing Is Not Working in Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Pass 1,700 Africa CDC says contact tracing is failing in Congo's Ebola outbreak as deaths reach 1,707. What the surveillance gap means and what US officials watch. Medical Daily · Aug 6
France 24 · Aug 6 DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Families said many frontline workers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening access to healthcare.
The Economic Times · Aug 6 WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. Health workers are striking over unpaid wages, worsening access to care in remote areas. New cases are doubling in some hot spots, overwhelming response capabilities. The United States has pledged an additional $242 million for immediate response efforts. Contact…
Medical Daily · Aug 6 Endometriosis Discussions Raised After Baylen Dupree Opens Up About Her Diagnosis Baylen Dupree's endometriosis diagnosis raises awareness of a condition often diagnosed late, highlighting symptoms, treatment, and early recognition.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea If you’ve ever visited Papua New Guinea you’ll have been struck by the friendliness of the people, and their welcoming smiles. You might also have noticed some of those smiles are red.
Bangkok Post · Aug 5 WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit KINSHASA - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday urged authorities to step up the Ebola response and better protect frontline health workers, during a visit to the DR Congo where a deadly outbreak is spreading fast.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak outpaces recovery efforts as Congo aid workers strike As of Monday, the outbreak has led to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health
Medical Daily · Aug 5 Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa WHO data show 3,605 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo, surpassing the 2018 Kivu epidemic. Deaths now exceed 1,600, with no licensed vaccine.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 WHO chief visits Congo to support Ebola efforts as some workers strike over pay The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo as the Ebola outbreak spreads at an alarming rate
The Independent UK · Aug 5 WHO chief arrives in Congo to help tackle deadly Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases soar There have been nearly 4,000 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May
Benzinga · Aug 5 Rand Paul Says COVID Exposed How Quickly Washington Could 'Strip Away Your Basic Freedoms' Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized the government’s COVID-19 response, arguing that lockdowns, mandates and pandemic-era restrictions revealed how quickly officials could limit individual freedoms during a crisis.
Times Life · Aug 5 6 Common Stomach Cancer Risk Factors Found in Indian Kitchens and Daily Habits The Salt in Your AchaarSalt is the oldest preservative in the Indian pantry, and achaar, papad, and salted dried fish are eaten across every region without a second thought. The problem is volume. A 2019 review published in the International Journal of Cancer found that high dietary salt intake is…