Now playing Next Health news UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children against measles Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications such as meningitis, hearing loss, and even death. 12/02/2024
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Now playing Next Health news Brazil snaps into action in response to dengue fever outbreak Millions are set to be vaccinated against the tropical virus that can be deadly at times. 07/02/2024
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Now playing Next Health news New COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms The first US study on the latest COVID-19 vaccines to be developed found that they are 54 per cent effective in preventing symptoms of the disease in adults. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news European court condemns Greece for naming HIV-positive sex workers Criminal charges were filed against more than 30 women in 2012, with authorities publishing the personal details, photos and HIV status of most of them. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news Europe sees 'alarming' 30-fold increase in measles cases With a "national incident" over measles in the UK, what’s the situation in Europe? 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Monitoring its employees too closely cost Amazon millions in France France's data protection watchdog found the tech giant's practices breached workers' rights, fining Amazon a hefty €32 million. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news What is 'Disease X' and why should we be taking it seriously? While "Disease X" may sound like a "science fiction film," one expert said, it’s something we all need to be prepared for. But what is it? 19/01/2024
Now playing Next world news Two new critically endangered western lowland gorillas born The births come as part of an international conservation breeding programme for the species. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news Early HIV treatment leads to better long-term control of the virus There is a “window of opportunity” in the weeks after someone is infected with HIV where treatment may lead to better control later on, researchers say. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news At least 1.4 million lives saved in Europe due to COVID vaccines Without COVID-19 vaccines, the cumulative death toll in Europe would have been around 4 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news 'Cocktail of respiratory viruses' spreads in multiple EU countries The deaths of two men in Italy from flu this week made headlines in the country as cases of respiratory illnesses "intensify" in other EU countries. 11/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news First vaccine for devastating disease with 75% mortality rate trialled The first participants in a trial received doses of a vaccine for the Nipah virus - a disease with a mortality rate of up to 75 per cent. 11/01/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets wrap: European shares dip ahead of non-farm payrolls European markets were somewhat downbeat this week, due to disappointing economic data and upcoming US non-farm payrolls 06/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news Scientists sterilise disease-carrying mosquitoes with radiation The Sterile Insect Technique has been used to contain pest insects and disease vectors and does not detrimentally affect the wider ecosystem. 03/01/2024