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MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about emerging global threats, highlighting that the risk of pandemics is growing. A report released today by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), a joint initiative supported

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against a “collective amnesia” regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, urging people not to forget the serious threat posed by respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an), has successfully raised over AED15 million to support healthcare research and innovation initiatives across the Emirate. The funds, gathered during the inaugural Abu Dhabi

MENA Newswire News Desk: A recent study from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) reveals that alcohol consumption is responsible for more than 5% of all global cancer cases. The findings, part of the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024,

MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), accusing them of inflating insulin prices and increasing costs for millions of diabetes patients. The suit, filed

Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout

South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities has seen a

Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread.

A recent scandal involving cooking oil in China has led to a surge in local demand for home oil presses, reflecting growing concerns about food safety. Authorities have launched an investigation following reports that a major state-owned company used fuel

A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects of smoking,