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In Ukraine, the sale of kratom plants was banned: changes to the list of narcotic substances
The Cabinet of ministers added kratom to the list of narcotic substances because of its opioid and stimulating properties. Previously, kratom drinks were popular among young people and were sold in coffee shops.
The first case of human infection with a new strain of monkeypox was recorded in the United States
The first case of clade I monkeypox infection was reported in California after a patient returned from East Africa. The patient has been treated and is in self-isolation at home, and the CDC is monitoring his contacts.
Diabetes incidence rate has more than doubled: most cases are incurable
The global diabetes prevalence rate has increased from 7% to 14% over the past 30 years, affecting 828 million adults. More than 450 million patients do not receive proper treatment due to limited access to healthcare services.
2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C
2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.
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Almost all residential buildings in Kyiv are connected to heating. More than 96% of buildings of housing cooperatives, condominiums and departmental buildings already receive heat on individual applications.
Public Health Center explains whether there is a risk of Marburg virus epidemic in Ukraine
Epidemic security experts estimate the risks of a Marburg epidemic in Ukraine to be low. No cases of this disease have ever been registered in the country, and there are no conditions for complicating the situation.
Israel denies attack on Gaza vaccination center
The IDF denies striking a polio vaccination center in northern Gaza, where WHO says 6 people were injured. The military claims that the analysis did not reveal any strikes in the area.
Attack on Gaza vaccination center: children injured during polio vaccination
Six people, including four children, were injured in an attack on a polio vaccination center in northern Gaza. The incident occurred during a humanitarian break when parents brought their children for vaccination.
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Radiohead's frontman interrupted his performance in Melbourne due to an argument with an audience member about the conflict in Gaza. After a short break, the musician returned to the stage and continued the concert.
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The air quality in the Indian capital has deteriorated critically, exceeding WHO safe standards by 25-30 times. Authorities are urging residents to stay home and restricting construction due to high levels of PM 2.5 pollution.
The Ministry of Health has revealed the secret of healthy eating: how many vegetables you need to eat every day
The WHO recommends consuming at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables daily, which is 5 servings. Regular consumption of vegetables reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Ukrainians will be able to get a flu shot in pharmacies: what you need to get vaccinated
Ukraine has launched a mechanism for flu vaccination in pharmacies. The first point has been opened in Kyiv, and a prescription from a family doctor and certain conditions are required to get the vaccine.
First case of new monkeypox strain detected in Germany
The Robert Koch Institute has reported the first case of a new variant of monkeypox in Germany. There is currently no risk of wider spread, but the situation is being closely monitored.
October 21: World Iodine Deficiency Day, International Nachos Day
October 21 is World Iodine Deficiency Day. Iodine is critically important for health, but 30% of the world's population lives in conditions of acute iodine deficiency, which can lead to serious health problems.
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According to global statistics, breast cancer ranks first in the structure of cancer morbidity in women (23%), and first in the structure of mortality (20. 5%).
October 15: World Handwashing Day, International Day of Rural Women
Ignaz Semmelweis, a physician, first suggested washing hands with soap in 1847. At that time, he was working at the Vienna Hospital and thought about the problem of high infant mortality and postpartum fever in women.
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The WHO has approved Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine for vaccination of adolescents aged 12-17. The company is also preparing for clinical trials of the vaccine for children aged 2-12.
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October 10 is Mental Health Day. The war has seriously affected the psycho-emotional state of Ukrainians: 71% are stressed, and 50% of the population will need psychological help after the war.
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In two zoos in southern Vietnam, 47 tigers, 3 lions and panthers died of H5N1 bird flu. The animals were probably infected after eating meat from infected chickens.
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A medical student and his girlfriend were evacuated from Hamburg train station with symptoms of the Marburg virus. The couple had recently returned from Rwanda, where an outbreak of this deadly disease was reported.
September 28: International Day of Universal Access to Information, Rabbit Day
The world's first law on access to information was adopted in 1766 in Sweden. The document guaranteed free access to archives with the right to receive copies of documents, freedom of printing and dissemination of data on the government, parliament and courts.
Preparations for the heating season are underway in Kyiv: 80% of the capital's buildings are ready for winter
In Kyiv, 80% of buildings and municipal facilities are prepared for winter. Hydraulic tests have been carried out on 85% of heating networks, and more than 1,500 pipeline damages have been repaired.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The WHO has declared monkeypox a global emergency due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its spread to neighboring countries. Since the beginning of the year, about 17,000 suspected cases and 517 deaths have been reported in 13 African countries.
Kuzin on monkeypox: the risk for Ukraine is assessed as very low
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin said that the risk of monkeypox for Ukraine is estimated to be very low. Only isolated cases have been registered in Ukraine, without an epidemic rise.
WHO has updated the list of the most dangerous pathogens for humanity
The WHO has released an updated list of more than 30 viruses and bacteria that could cause the next pandemic. These include coronaviruses, monkeypox, influenza A, and new bacteria that cause dangerous diseases.
August 1: International Breastfeeding Day, World Lung Cancer Day, Honey Savior
In 1990, UNICEF adopted the Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding to promote breastfeeding and prove its advantages over formula feeding.
Polio outbreak declared in Gaza Strip due to military operations
Gaza's Ministry of Health reports an outbreak of polio caused by a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli military action. The WHO is sending more than a million doses of the vaccine, and the UN reports the spread of other diseases in the region.
July 28: World Hepatitis Day, Day of Trade Workers of Ukraine
On July 28, 1925, the American doctor Baruch Samuel Blumberg was born, who later discovered the hepatitis B virus and received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1976.
July 25: International Day of Health, Happiness and Hypnosis, World Drowning Prevention Day
The first mention of hypnosis dates back to 1027, when Avicenna, a prominent physician of the time, wrote about it in his book. The term “hypnosis” was introduced into medical practice by the Scottish physician James Braid in 1842.