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Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms

The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data.

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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.

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region.

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Gaza at risk from polio and superbugs, WHO experts warn

Gaza’s lack of clean water and crippled health system are fertile ground for the spread of infections that could become regional or even global threats, health experts said.

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Which viruses and bacteria could cause the next pandemic?

The World Health Organization believes that one of more than 30 known pathogens could cause the next pandemic. Several are already present worldwide.

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Fewer children are being vaccinated than pre-COVID, WHO finds

The world has yet to catch up from a major drop in childhood immunisations during the COVID pandemic, according to new data.

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Why can’t countries agree on a global pandemic treaty?

Negotiators have tried to work out the details of a pandemic agreement, but now with another delay and elections in many countries, some worry motivation may wane.

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Pandemic treaty delay leaves 'mixed feelings', says Charles Michel

Lack of political courage led to agreement on a pandemic treaty being put on ice for another year, according to Charles Michel, but a deal is still in sight.

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Euroviews. The power of partnerships can help us achieve global health equity

By working together and leveraging technology, we can break down barriers, improve health outcomes and build a healthier, more sustainable future for all, Dr Naveen Rao writes.

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New dengue vaccine approved by WHO as mosquito-borne virus spreads

Cases of dengue - which is transmitted through bites by infected mosquitos - are expected to rise globally due to climate change.

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How does EU climate policy actually impact your life?

The European Green Deal and other buzzwords are talked about a lot in the Brussels bubble, but how do these things actually affect EU citizens in their everyday lives?

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Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Alcohol, e-cigarette use by teens in Europe is ‘public health threat’

Experts warned that the widespread use of harmful substances among teenagers in Europe was a serious public health threat.

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Genomic surveillance could prevent the next pandemic, experts say

Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic material of pathogens, could prevent the next pandemic, a new study says.

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1 in 6 adolescents victims of cyberbullying, new survey finds

Cyberbullying has increased over the last few years, a large survey of school-aged children in 44 mostly European countries has found.

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Scientists develop antivenom for snake bites with the help of horses

According to the World Health Organisation, roughly 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in between 83,000-138,000 deaths.

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WHO cancer agency expects cases in Europe to grow by over 20% by 2045

A new report ahead of World Cancer Day highlights the growing burden of cancer globally.

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US carry out attacks on Houthi, WHO struggling to reach hospitals

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

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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?

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Tobacco use declining globally, despite industry efforts, WHO says

While global consumption of tobacco is declining, trends indicate that the goal of a 30 per cent reduction will not be met by 2025 as initially planned.