Africa
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Pandemic alert levels raised in Omicron panic
The UK last night raised its pandemic alert levels as the number of COVID infections reached its highest point for nearly a year. Read more
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COVID-19 pandemic leads to more malaria cases and deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a marked rise in malaria cases and deaths – but the worst-case scenario was averted, according to new findings by the World Health Organization. Read more
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New bid to prepare world for pandemics
The world needs a proper convention on how to manage and prevent pandemics, health ministers have agreed. Read more
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Pandemic cycle of panic and neglect – Tedros
The world is stuck in a cycle of “panic and neglect” through countries failing to work together against COVID-19, the head of the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Syphilis circulating globally – new warning
Syphilis is “back” and is spreading globally, according to a major new study. Read more
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Alarm as highly mutated nu variant emerges
The UK restricted travel to southern Africa last night after the discovery of an alarming new variant of the COVID virus. Read more
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73% of health workers in Africa not fully vaccinated
Only 27% of health workers in Africa have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows. Read more
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New guidelines needed’ to prevent surgical infection
Urgent changes are needed to global guidelines for preventing wound infections following surgery, researchers say today after completing a major study. Read more
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Malaria vaccination given green light
The world’s first vaccination programme against malaria is to be launched following the success of trials, it has been announced. Read more
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Metformin could be a treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Metformin shows promise as a treatment for preterm pre-eclampsia, a study reveals today. Read more