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Health development partners commit to support Uganda’s Mpox Response
Kampala, 20 August 2024 - Ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Uganda have today committed to provide the needed resources to support the Government of Uganda in responding to the ongoing mpox outbreak. The commitment was made during a comprehensive briefing organized in Kampala by the Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from World
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Walz Record
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’ Episode Title: ‘The Walz Record’Episode Number: 359Published: Aug. 8, 2024 [Editor’s note: This transcript was generated using both transcription software and a human’s light touch. It has been edited for style and clarity.] Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for
News24 | Gaza health ministry says 70 killed after Israel evacuation order
The Gaza health ministry said 70 people were killed by an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis after an evacuation order on Monday.Israel said the operation was part of efforts to curb rocket fire from the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to address the US Congress and meet with President Joe Biden.The
Men’s Health Six Pack: Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Essential Gear
Prime Day Grooming DealsBest Slides for MenSummer Bodyweight WorkoutOlympian Fitness HacksGuide to Split SquatsOur product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us?Getty ImagesWilson Blade 98 V9 Tennis RacketObviously my racket is my most important item,” Tsitsipas says. “I love this Wilson V9 because it’s stylish
For kidney health, avoid salt
A USC study found that losing salt and body fluid helps mice regenerate their kidneys, suggesting a new way to treat chronic kidney disease. The study, led by Janos Peti-Peterdi and funded by the NIH, shows that macula densa cells in the kidney sense salt and help with regeneration. “Our goal is to find a
Health authorities push flu vaccination following death of Melbourne boy
Parents are being urged to book their children in for a free flu vaccination following the death of a four-year-old boy.The boy, who died at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne’s northeast on June 10, was farewelled at a private funeral on Tuesday.The Victorian Department of Health’s latest surveillance data revealed that notified influenza cases had
Lusaka - Zambia is grappling with a severe drought, declared a national disaster at the end of February. Over 1 million people in 84 of the 116 districts have been affected, and the lack of rainfall is devastating crop and animal production. According to the government’s crop assessment data, the drought has destroyed 983
Eko Health scores $41M to detect heart disease earlier and more accurately
In 1816, French physician René Laennec invented an instrument that allowed doctors to listen to the heart and lungs. That device — a stethoscope — eventually evolved from a simple wooden tube to a lightweight two-earpiece version most doctors today wear around their necks. Eko Health, a startup founded in 2013, is bringing this ubiquitous
ACON To Open LGBTQ+ Health Service In Sydney
ACON has announced that they are opening a new LGBTQ+ health centre in Sydney, called The Kaleido Centre, in spring 2024. Built on Gadigal land in South Eveleigh’s Belltower Building, the centre will provide integrated and multi-disciplinary care for people sexuality and gender diverse people across NSW. The inner city location means that the Centre
How Your In-Network Health Coverage Can Vanish Before You Know It
Sarah Feldman, 35, received the first ominous letters from Mount Sinai Medical last November. The New York hospital system warned it was having trouble negotiating a pricing agreement with UnitedHealthcare, which includes Oxford Health Plans, Feldman’s insurer. “We are working in good faith with Oxford to reach a new fair agreement,” the letter said, continuing