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WHO launches plan to halt Africa's mpox outbreak
In addition to the WHO plan, Germany, France, and Austria said they will provide mpox shots to African countries affected by the outbreak.
Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic
Vaccines and treatments have been largely inaccessible in parts of Africa where outbreaks have emerged in recent months.
New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn
Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.
Could AI help to scenario plan for a Disease X pandemic?
Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics.
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Strep A outbreak in the UK: What symptoms should you look out for?
Britain is on alert for cases of scarlet fever after at least six children under 10 died from an invasive form of Strep A infection.
Giant snails the size of a human fist are invading Florida’s coast
The snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.
Monkeypox: Where has the smallpox-like virus spread so far?
The virus is normally limited to certain parts of Africa but dozens of cases have now been confirmed across Europe, where authorities warn it could become endemic.
This monkeypox antiviral drug may soon be in high demand
Shares in companies that make antiviral drugs to fight smallpox and related viruses have soared as monkeypox cases multiply in Europe and North America.
Airborne spread of coronavirus may be possible, WHO says
The WHO scientific brief was published after more than 200 experts wrote in an open letter to the World Health Organization about airborne transmission of the virus.
Social distancing preparations at Paris' Gare du Nord
New restrictive markings were installed at Gare du Nord train station in Paris on Monday to help commuters stick to social distancing measures
Face masks to the fore as Rome's transport network stirs into life
This was life after lockdown in Rome today as commuters returned to the Italian capital's transport network.