epidemics

USA Health News

WHO declares spreading monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency

Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images The World Health Organization has activated its highest alert level for the growing monkeypox outbreak, declaring the virus a public health emergency of international concern. The rare designation means the WHO now views the outbreak as a significant enough threat to global health that a coordinated international response […]

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International Health Care

Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine at risk from infections and epidemics

Around 20% of Ukraine is currently under Russian occupation. Along with the pressing military and human rights issues this creates, Russia’s ongoing invasion has also produced a range of public health challenges that require urgent international attention. One of the key problems facing the Ukrainian authorities is a lack of access to information. Unfortunately, Ukraine’s […]

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