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The level of air pollution in Delhi exceeded the WHO standard by 30 times
The Ministry of Health has revealed the secret of healthy eating: how many vegetables you need to eat every day
Ukrainians will be able to get a flu shot in pharmacies: what you need to get vaccinated
First case of new monkeypox strain detected in Germany
October 21: World Iodine Deficiency Day, International Nachos Day
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The level of air pollution in Delhi exceeded the WHO standard by 30 times
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.
Today is World Breast Cancer Day: the situation with the incidence in the world and in Ukraine
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.
WHO approves monkeypox vaccine for adolescents
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.
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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.
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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.
July 24: International Day of Self-Care, Cousins Day
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A new, more transmissible strain of monkeypox, mpox, has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about its further spread.
When you decide to "refresh yourself" in the summer heat - Ministry of Health reminded the rules of water safety
The Ministry of Health reminds us of the importance of following water safety rules to avoid accidents, such as swimming only in designated areas, avoiding alcohol and dangerous activities, using life jackets for those who do not know how to swim, and being aware of potential dangers such as currents and storms.
In Finland, syphilis cases increased by 18%, the highest rate since 1995
The incidence of syphilis in Finland increased by 18% compared to the previous year: 457 cases were reported in 2023, the highest rate since 1995, when registration began.
WHO publishes first-ever comprehensive set of smoking cessation measures
The WHO has launched the first-ever comprehensive tobacco cessation package, including behavioral support, digital interventions and pharmaceutical treatments, to help more than 750 million tobacco users who want to quit.
How much to eat of fruits and vegetables to be healthy - the Ministry of Health told
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine recommends eating at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables a day, of which vegetables should be about half. This will reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.
What is the norm of salt intake and what does it affect - the answer of the Ministry of Health
The majority of the world's population, including Ukrainians, consumes much more salt than recommended, which leads to serious health risks, so the Ministry of Health advises limiting salt intake to 5 grams per day.
June 7: World Food Safety Day, International Day of supply specialists
On World Food Safety Day, countries are holding events aimed at raising awareness of the importance of safe nutrition and preventing food poisoning, which kills more than 400,000 people annually.
Mexico records World's first human death from a new strain of avian flu - WHO
In Mexico, a 59-year-old man died after contracting avian flu Type (A(H5N2). According to the World Health Organization, this is the world's first laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with the influenza A virus.
Breast cancer: the Shalimov Institute told when patients should immediately consult a mammologist
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2. 3 million new cases and 670,000 deaths in 2022. The National Research Center for surgery and transplantology named after A. A. Shalimov emphasizes the importance of regular visits to the mammologist and immediate consultation in case of any changes in the breast or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.