World Medical News
Mpox Outbreak Escalates Globally Amid Treatment Challenges
August 18, 2024
Mpox Outbreak Escalates Globally Amid Treatment Challenges
A global health crisis is unfolding as the mpox virus rapidly spreads beyond its endemic African regions. New strains and a surge in cases have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. With limited treatment options…
WHO Declares Monkeypox Outbreak Public Health Emergency Amid Surging Cases Across Globe
August 16, 2024
WHO Declares Monkeypox Outbreak Public Health Emergency Amid Surging Cases Across Globe
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified the ongoing monkeypox outbreak as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” This declaration follows the rapid spread of a new strain of the virus, particularly in Africa. During a press conference…
About 400 Million Worldwide Affected by Long COVID-19, Research Finds
August 10, 2024
About 400 Million Worldwide Affected by Long COVID-19, Research Finds
A recent study published in Nature Medicine reveals that approximately 400 million people globally have experienced long COVID-19, Xinhua reported today. The research highlights the significant economic impact of this condition, estimating annual costs around $1 trillion, which constitutes about…
WHO Warns of Rising COVID-19 Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
August 7, 2024
WHO Warns of Rising COVID-19 Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases globally, coinciding with an “alarming decline” in vaccination coverage, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, stated that SARS-CoV-2 positivity…
WHO Launches Initiative for Bird Flu Vaccine Development
August 1, 2024
WHO Launches Initiative for Bird Flu Vaccine Development
The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a project to develop a new bird flu vaccine using the technology that created COVID-19 vaccines, the organization’s website announced recently. This effort aims to enhance global preparedness against potential pandemics caused by…
Mouth Bacteria Found to “Melt” Certain Cancers
July 28, 2024
Mouth Bacteria Found to “Melt” Certain Cancers
Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have discovered that fusobacterium, a common mouth bacteria, may significantly improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancers, The Guardian reported yesterday. Dr. Miguel Reis Ferreira, the study’s senior…
FAO Urges Urgent Action to Combat Rising Avian Influenza Cases in Asia-Pacific
July 26, 2024
FAO Urges Urgent Action to Combat Rising Avian Influenza Cases in Asia-Pacific
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for immediate measures to tackle a surge in avian influenza cases across the Asia-Pacific region, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Key recommendations include improved surveillance, rapid diagnostics, cross-sector collaboration, enhanced biosafety in…
UN Agencies Urge Boost in HIV Services to End AIDS by 2030
July 24, 2024
UN Agencies Urge Boost in HIV Services to End AIDS by 2030
A new report from the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030 emphasizes the urgent need to enhance HIV services in heavily impacted countries, the UN website reported on Monday. Launched by WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS, the alliance…
Nearly 40 Million Living with HIV: UN Report Reveals 630,000 AIDS-Related Deaths in 2023
July 24, 2024
Nearly 40 Million Living with HIV: UN Report Reveals 630,000 AIDS-Related Deaths in 2023
A new UN report reveals that nearly 40 million people were living with HIV in 2023, with over 9 million lacking treatment, Arab News reported yesterday. Despite significant progress since 2004, when 2.1 million died from AIDS-related causes, the current…
AI Outperforms Doctors in Prostate Cancer Detection, Offering New Hope for Patients
July 22, 2024
AI Outperforms Doctors in Prostate Cancer Detection, Offering New Hope for Patients
A recent UCLA study reveals that an AI tool significantly outperforms doctors in detecting prostate cancer, Fox News reported yesterday. The AI achieved 84% accuracy in identifying the disease, compared to just 67% for physicians, the source noted. Developed by…