From now on, the virus
is to be referred to as "mpox.".
Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while ‘monkeypox’ is phased out, WHO, via statement.
The consultation process reportedly included a vast array
of experts “which constituted of representatives from government authorities of 45 different countries.”.
The issue of the use of the new name in different languages was extensively discussed.
The preferred term, mpox, can be
used in other languages, WHO, via statement.
CNN reports that the virus was named "monkeypox" in 1970.
Since the recent outbreak, health professionals have pushed for a name change to deter discrimination and stigma that may keep people from testing and vaccination.
The CDC reports that Black and
Hispanic people in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected.
The CDC reports that Black and
Hispanic people in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected.
We must do all we can to break down barriers to public health, and reducing stigma associated with disease is one critical step in our work to end mpox, Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Secretary, via statement.
We must do all we can to break down barriers to public health, and reducing stigma associated with disease is one critical step in our work to end mpox, Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Secretary, via statement.
CNN reports that over 81,000 cases of mpox have been reported to the WHO since January 1, 2022
Bill Gates Weighs In , On Conspiracy Theories.
'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates believes traditional
media is helping to magnify conspiracy theories
regarding his role in the global vaccine rollout.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
Despite these unforeseen consequences
of our technological advancement,
Gates remains optimistic about the future.
The downsides of a modern technology,
we have been able to manage those
to the benefit of mankind. , Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via 'Newsweek'.
The billionaire added that the next generation, "will hopefully be creative about social media
and how we make it more of a force for good.".
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation. .
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation. .
'Newsweek' reports that some of the imposed
censorship has been condemned by Republicans as
overreach by Democratic officials and tech firms.
Since January 2020, the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation has invested over $770 million
in funding the fight against COVID.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories. I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories. I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters
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WHO Says COVID-19, Pandemic Has Reached , a 'Transition Point".
On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO)
said that while COVID-19 remains a public health
emergency, the pandemic has reached a "transition point.".
On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO)
said that while COVID-19 remains a public health
emergency, the pandemic has reached a "transition point.".
ABC reports that the WHO said that its International
Regulations Emergency Committee had met on January 27
to analyze data on the current state of the pandemic. .
According to a statement, WHO Director-General
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, "acknowledges the Committee's views that the
COVID-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point.".
According to a statement, WHO Director-General
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, "acknowledges the Committee's views that the
COVID-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point.".
The statement continues to say that the WHO , "appreciates the advice of the Committee to
navigate this transition carefully and mitigate
the potential negative consequences.".
ABC spoke with Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist
and chief innovation officer at Boston Children's
Hospital, to weigh in on the WHO's announcement.
What we have to remember is the
pandemic won't end on a given day. , Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist and chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
The metrics around cases, hospitalizations
and deaths are painting a more optimistic
picture and we're seeing more countries
getting out of this acute phase, Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist and chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
However, Brownstein also cautioned that the threat
of COVID remains very real, with deaths from
COVID still twice as high as those from the flu. .
While speaking at the WHO meeting, Tedros encouraged
more countries to increase testing and use
antivirals early on those who test positive for COVID.
While speaking at the WHO meeting, Tedros encouraged
more countries to increase testing and use
antivirals early on those who test positive for COVID
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On Monday, the World Health Organization said that the Covid pandemic remains an international emergency. The UN health agency's emergency committee on Covid-19 met last Friday for the 14th time since the onset of the crisis. Following that meeting, the organisation said in a statement that WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus "concurs with the advice offered by the committee regarding the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and determines that the event continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)."
#WHO #CovidPandemic #InternationalEmergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech should not be used for children in Uzbekistan. The recommendation against the two cough syrups was issued in a medical product alert on Wednesday where th WHO said that the "substandard medical products", manufactured by Marion Biotech, "are products that fail to meet quality standards or specifications and are therefore out of specification."
#WHO #Uzbekistan #IndianCoughSyrups
The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.
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Millions of Americans Will , Lose Benefits When COVID , National Emergency Ends in May.
On May 11, President Joe Biden's
administration intends to end COVID-19
national and public health emergencies.
CNN reports that the decision by the White House
means that many Americans will have to start
paying for COVID testing and treatment. .
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
This wind down would align
with the Administration’s previous
commitments to give at least
60 days’ notice prior to termination
of the (public health emergency), White House statement, via CNN.
The decision will also end enhanced
social safety net benefits put in place to help
minimize the impact of the pandemic on the nation.
People will have to start paying some
money for things they didn’t have to pay
for during the emergency. That’s the main
thing people will start to notice, Jen Kates, Senior vice president
at the Kaiser Family Foundation, via CNN.
CNN reports that the U.S. government has been looking to
shift COVID care to the commercial market since 2022,
partly due to Congress not authorizing additional funds.
Starting in March of 2020, states had been
barred from kicking people off Medicaid
amid the public health emergency. .
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible. .
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible.
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$1.7 Trillion Federal Spending Bill , May Make Millions of Americans , Ineligible for Medicaid.
NBC reports that millions of Americans
who enrolled in Medicaid amid the COVID
pandemic could lose their coverage in spring. .
During the pandemic, Congress barred states from
kicking people out of the program for as long as the
federal public health emergency remained in effect.
According to a recent $1.7 trillion bill meant to fund
the government through September, Medicaid
coverage protections could be eliminated in April 2023.
As of April 1, Medicaid agencies
conducting redeterminations for people
enrolled in the program can result in
a termination of Medicaid coverage. , Jack Rollins, director of federal policy at the National
Association of Medicaid Directors, via NBC.
Whereas right now since the COVID-19 public
health emergency started, states were not
allowed to terminate Medicaid coverage, Jack Rollins, director of federal policy at the National
Association of Medicaid Directors, via NBC.
NBC reports that Congress has to pass
the 4,000-page bill by December 23 in order
to avoid a looming government shutdown.
According to the Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department, about 15 million Americans could lose Medicaid
coverage once enrollment protections are rescinded.
According to the Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department, about 15 million Americans could lose Medicaid
coverage once enrollment protections are rescinded.
NBC reports that many people will
have to look to Affordable Care Act
marketplaces to get new coverage.
According to HHS estimates, about one-third
of people losing Medicaid coverage will be
eligible for tax credits for marketplace insurance
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7 Million People Are Misdiagnosed , in US ERs Annually, , Government Report Finds.
The report was compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
The agency published its report on Dec. 15.
According to the research, .
... every year, 7.4 million people who go
to an ER in the U.S. are misdiagnosed.
The numbers equate
to six percent of the
130 million people who go
to an ER in the U.S. each year.
In addition, 2.6 million people are
harmed by the misdiagnoses they receive
in a way that is preventable.
Close to 370,000 are either permanently disabled or die due to misdiagnoses.
The data means that 1,400 diagnostic mistakes occur annually at every ER in the U.S.
The research also indicates that similar numbers of diagnostic errors occur in primary and hospital inpatient care.
40 percent of stroke patients who go to the ER reporting vertigo or dizziness are misdiagnosed.
According to the data, the most significant factors leading to misdiagnoses are atypical symptoms.
Women and people of color who go to the ER are
20 to 30 percent more likely to be misdiagnosed than male and white patients
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