😷 Panic Buying Leads to Drug Shortages in Japan Amid Record Flu Outbreak
Japan faces record flu outbreak causing drug shortages due to panic buying, alongside avian influenza leading to mass bird culls and rising egg prices.
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Kansas Battles Historic Tuberculosis Outbreak Amid Health Policy Shake-Up 😷
Kansas is facing a historic tuberculosis outbreak with at least two deaths and dozens treated, coinciding with health policy shifts in Washington. Here’s what you need to know.
Mohan Port on China-Laos Railway Becomes World’s First WHO ‘Sanitary Crossing’ 🚉🌍
Mohan railway port on the China-Laos Railway becomes the world’s first international sanitary ground crossing designated by WHO, highlighting its advanced public health capabilities.
McDonald’s Onion Scare: E. coli Outbreak Hits 13 States
McDonald’s onions have been linked to an E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people across 13 U.S. states. Find out what’s happening and how McDonald’s is responding to the crisis.
China Unveils First Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines 🏥💪
China’s National Health Commission has released its first guidelines on obesity diagnosis and treatment, aiming to tackle the country’s rising obesity rates and promote healthier lifestyles.
WHO Gives Green Light to First Mpox Test for Emergency Use 🧪
WHO approves first emergency use mpox test developed by Abbott Labs, boosting testing in outbreak regions. The Alinity m MPXV assay uses PCR technology for rapid virus detection. 🧪🌍
Africa’s Mpox Crisis: 30,000 Suspected Cases and Counting 🌍
The WHO reports nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases across Africa in 2024, with the DRC hardest hit. International aid steps in as the continent battles this health crisis.
Singapore Steps Up Mpox Prevention Measures 🛡️
Singapore enhances mpox prevention with new measures from the Ministry of Health, including increased vigilance, quarantines, and isolation protocols to keep the infection at bay.
Africa’s Fight Against Mpox Severely Underfunded: Only 10% Secured 💔
Africa’s mpox outbreak response faces a massive funding gap, with less than 10% of the needed $245 million secured, says Africa CDC. The continent races against time as the virus spreads.
NYC Battles West Nile Virus: Late-Night Mosquito Sprays Begin 🦟
New York City has started late-night mosquito spraying to combat the West Nile Virus. Find out which neighborhoods are affected and how the city is fighting back against this mosquito-borne disease.