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New Name for Monkeypox

November 29, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that mpox is currently the preferred name for monkeypox. Why was monkeypox renamed? Monkeypox was named in 1970 – more than 10 years after the virus that causes the disease was discovered in captive ..

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WHO’s New Strategy to Combat Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Africa

November 19, 2022

On November 17, the World Health Organization unveiled a new strategy to combat antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. It was launched during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – the annual international campaign that raises awareness about antibiotic resistance. What causes ..

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WHO Guidelines for Improving Survival of Small and Preterm Babies

November 17, 2022

The World Health Organization has released guidelines to improve the survival of small (under 2.5 kg) and premature (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). What are the key features of the guidelines? Preterm infants can be saved using practical and affordable ..

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WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL)

October 28, 2022

The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL) was released recently. What is the WHO fungal priority pathogens list (WHO FPPL)? The WHO FPPL is the first-ever list of fungi that are recognized as “priority pathogens”. It contains a catalog ..

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What is International Coordinating Group?

October 21, 2022

Amid shortages in cholera vaccine supply, the International Coordinating Group (ICG) temporarily suspended the standard two-dose vaccine regime and initiated the single-dose approach. Key facts The new single-dose approach was initiated to address the surge in cholera cases. Since the ..

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WHO: Lack of exercise to cost world $27 billion each year

October 19, 2022

A new report by the World Health Organization revealed that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments across the world more than 27 billion USD each year. Key findings The report by the World Health Organization ..

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