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Online Gaming Disorder Ruining Youngs Minds: WHO
Online gaming and its addiction amongst students is a major concern people are facing these days. In Alwar, a kid suffered severe tremors, after his addiction towards online games like PUBG, Race, Shoot and others increased over time. Special Child teacher Bhawani Sharma highlighted the patter and said, "We have prepared a format of sports activities for the child and as per that we have to help the child."
Tags: Online Games, WHO, DISORDER, Health News, Child Suffering
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WHO Alerts For Another Deadlier Than COVID-19 Pandemic
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a warning that the world must get ready for the next pandemic, which might be "even deadlier" than the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when COVID cases are somewhat stabilising around the world. "The end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency is not the end of COVID-19 as a global health threat," Mr Tedros said.
Tags: WHO, WHO Chief, Covid-19, pandemic, alert
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First Death Amid H3N8 Bird Flue Reported In China
China reported the first death due to the H3N8 bird flu, which is a virus found in humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the death and said it to be first case when avian influenza led to the death of human. "The patient was a 56-year-old female from Guangdong province with an onset of illness," said WHO in a statement. The rare disease found in human.
Tags: Bird Flue, First Case, Human, Chinese Woman, WHO
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Govt Forms 4-Members Panel To Study WHO Claims Of India-Made Cough Syrup Causing Gambia Deaths
The Union Government formed a four-member panel of experts to examine the details and adverse event reports received from the WHO on the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. Notably, Maiden Pharma's cough syrup has been linked to the killing of children, following which the Haryana Govt ordered to halt the production and issued a show-cause notice. Moreover, the panel will have a committee of technical experts.
Tags: WHO, Gambia Death, cough syrup, Haryana Govt, Four-member panel
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CDSCO To Investigate Death Suspects Due To India-Made Cough Syrup After WHO Alert
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation took an urgent investigation against four India-made cough syrup and cold syrup medicine, which are suspected to have killed 66 children in the Gambia. The step to investigate came after an alert from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in this regard, on October 5. Moreover, the CDSCO also requested the WHO to submit a detailed report regarding the findings of the deaths.
Tags: CDSCO, WHO, India Made Cough Syrup, Urgent Investigation, Death Cause
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Canada Confirms 1,321 Cases Of Monkeypox
Canada confirms 1,321 cases of Monkeypox and alerted citizens. On September 9, The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed the Monkeypox update, informing 631 cases are from Ontario, 505 from Quebec, 143 from British Columbia, 34 from Alberta, three from Saskatchewan, two from the Yukon and one each from Nova Scotia,… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Canada, PHAC, WHO, Confirmed Cases
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Monkeypox Virus First Case Detected In Indonesia
Health ministry in Indonesia reported its first monkeypox illness on August 20. Singapore announced its first incidence of monkeypox last month and had verified 15 cases as of August 5. Philippines and Thailand have also confirmed instances in Southeast Asia. World Health Organization declared a global health emergency, citing more than 40,000 confirmed instances of monkeypox, including a few deaths, in over 80 countries where the virus is… read-more
Tags: Indonesia, Monkeypox, First Case, Health Ministry, WHO
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WHO Urges People To Avoid Animal Contact, After 1st Dog-To Man Monkeypox Case Reported
The World Health Organisation (WHO) asked people to avoid animal contact, after the first known human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox was reported in France. On August 19, a case, involving two men and their Italian greyhound has been reported in Paris, following which the WHO asked for separate isolation for animals and waste management. Notably, rising number of monkeypox has been a concern for the world.
Tags: WHO, Monkeypox, dog, Viral Disease, Animal To Human
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WHO Claims Effectiveness Of Monkeypox Vaccinations Less Than 100%
Vaccines against monkeypox are not 100% effective, therefore individuals must limit their own risks of infection, according to WHO technical chief Rosamund Lewis on August 17. This comes as more than 35,000 instances of monkeypox have been documented in more than 92 countries, with the illness responsible for 12 fatalities. Last week, about 7,500 cases were recorded, a 20% rise over the previous week.
Tags: Monkeypox, WHO, Vaccination, Daily Case Rise, infection
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Delhi Reports 5th Case Of Monkeypox In 22-Year-Old Woman
A fifth case of Monkeypox virus has been reported in Delhi, informed Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital, on August 13. He thena stated that it is a 22-year-old woman. Reportedly, she is undergoing treatment. He further stated that the patient has no travel history, but had traveled over a month ago. Central government has strengthened vigilance, especially at country's borders.
Tags: Monkeypox, Delhi, WHO, Smallpox, Arvind Kejriwal
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