WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). Dr Tedros’s declaration came on the advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts …

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Sri Lanka Launches Ambitious “30×30 – Conservation and Prosperity for Nature and People” Program

Chief of Staff to the President and Senior Advisor on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development. Speaking at the launch of the “Sri Lanka 30×30 – Conservation and Prosperity: for Nature and People” initiative recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, he highlighted the nation’s dedication to ensuring a healthy planet for future …

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SJB Leads Among General Election Voters

The latest estimates from Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) SLOTS MRP model show a decline in all adult voters’ support for NPP/JVP to 26% (-5 compared to the previous month) pushing SJB ahead in June. SJB leads with 38% (+1) support followed by NPP/JVP with SLPP at 16% (+2), UNP at 7% (+1) and ITAK at 3% (-1). The June …

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Ali Sabry takes oath as the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reform

Member of Parliament Ali Sabry P.C. was sworn in as the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reform before President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The swearing-in took place today (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. MP Ali Sabry, in addition to his current position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, will also hold the position of Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional …

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Scientists hail ‘smart’ insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time

Exclusive: People with type 1 diabetes may in future only need to give themselves insulin once a week, say experts Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real-time and could revolutionise treatment for millions of people with type 1 diabetes worldwide. Patients currently have to give themselves synthetic insulin up to 10 …

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Just 8 minutes on TikTok can lead to negative body image for young women: Study

Story highlights : Women who watched so-called pro-ana content on TikTok for just eight minutes reported negative body image issues, according to a study. Are you being harmed by so-called fitspiration content and related hashtags appearing on your TikTok feed? Then you must read this   Spending just eight minutes on TikTok is enough for young women to question their own …

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