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Euroviews. It’s time the WHO and the private sector acted together to tackle barriers to healthcare ǀ View

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Coronavirus: Five myths about the deadly illness busted

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A new case of cancer is diagnosed in the EU every 9 seconds, making the disease a personal issue for many Europeans. We met a special choir from Ireland, who have their own way of beating cancer, spreading the message of hope from the top of their lungs.

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What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?

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United Kingdom

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer

Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.

Italy

Thousands stranded on cruise ship amid coronavirus scare

The Costa Smeralda cruise ship docked at Civitavecchia on Thursday, but passengers were prevented from getting off after one person - from Macao - came down with flu-like symptoms.

France

Airport screening 'not effective' in containing coronavirus outbreak

Quarantine is a far more effective measure of containing coronavirus than screening at airports, an expert has told Euronews

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Sick system: Bulgarian health crisis leaves patients vulnerable

Bulgaria is in the grip of a health crisis as thousands of doctors and nurses leave the country. The result is a health system struggling to cope, where patients are left without key services.

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China steps in to regulate face mask prices amid coronavirus outbreak

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United Kingdom

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According to the WHO, the world currently needs nine million more nurses. The staffing shortages are not only affecting developing countries; here in Europe, we too are struggling to fill nursing and midwifery vacancies.

France

'Uber-ising medicine': Health chiefs slam sick note website in France

A newly launched online service in France provides valid sick notes after a video consultation. Health chiefs are not happy.

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The affordable French skincare rated crème de la crème in 2020

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Polish scientists create a new kind of moldable artificial bone

In partnership with the European Commission

Scientists in Lublin, Poland have literally re-built patients bones using this groundbreaking material called FlexiOss

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Are social media ads linked to the rise of eating disorders?

Experts in the UK are warning about the danger of weight-related content and the rise of serious incidents linked to eating disorders.

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Giant rice cakes offered to shrine in Japanese tradition

The huge rice cakes are supposed to ensure good health and an abundant harvest in the coming year.