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August 31 marks the International Day of Awareness of Overdose and the International Day for People of African Descent. According to the new calendar, the Belt of the Virgin Mary is commemorated.
Uganda recorded 20 cases and two deaths; the outbreak is over. In Congo, there have been more than 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths; WHO is requesting $30 million.
Around 250 million people used cannabis in 2024. WHO warns of growing risks of dependence, psychosis and heart problems.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
The blue-and-yellow flag has come a long way from medieval heraldry to becoming Ukraine’s national symbol. Its official proportions are 2:3.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo received its first batch of vaccines amid an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus. In six provinces, 5,375 cases and 2,557 deaths were recorded.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2,325 people have died from Ebola, surpassing the previous record of 2,299. The UN has allocated an additional $30.5 million to combat the epidemic.
In eastern DR Congo, 60–70% of new Ebola cases are being detected outside contact monitoring. The outbreak has claimed more than 2,200 lives, and the UN has allocated $30.5 million.
The Ebola outbreak in the Congo could become the deadliest in history. More than 4,300 cases have been recorded, of which over 2,000 were fatal.
A total of 4,381 confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded in Congo, including 2,011 deaths. The outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines.
Last Friday, a World Health Organization humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed in shelling. Staff managed to evacuate 130 of the 300 pallets before the attack.
Only 43% of infants receive exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age. The WHO recommends breastfeeding to protect health, while donor milk banks help premature babies.
The Ministry of Health has released data showing that only 43% of infants receive exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. In case the mother lacks or has insufficient milk, the practice of breast milk donation is in place.
A new study has shown that reducing protein intake may lower the risk of age-related diseases. Scientists urge personalizing protein recommendations.
Early intervention and rehabilitation of infants help to timely detect developmental disorders. At the Kyiv Perinatal Center, 279 children successfully underwent rehabilitation over the course of a year.
July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day and Nature Conservation Day. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the memory of the apostles from the 70 is honored.
In the DRC, the number of deaths from Ebola has reached 930, with 37 new deaths recorded in a day. WHO warns of the rapid spread of the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no vaccine.
The World Health Organization has updated its recommendations for dementia prevention. Nearly 45% of the risk is associated with factors that a person can change, such as smoking and low physical activity.
European countries recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during the record heatwave in late June. Most victims were people aged 65 and older, and scientists link this to climate change.
Two heatwaves in 2024 may have caused over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales. More than 40% of them are linked to climate change, which raised temperatures by 3-4°C.
Breast milk protects infants from infections and improves brain development. The best alternative in its absence is certified pasteurized donor milk.
A list of items for the maternity hospital and a list of free services have been released. The medical guarantees program covers childbirth, anesthesia, examinations, and meals.
Ukraine marks World Blood Donor Day, emphasizing the importance of regular donation to save lives. The greatest need for blood remains in the frontline regions.
The world celebrates Blood Donor Day and Blogger Day, while Ukraine honors light industry workers. Believers commemorate the Prophet Elisha and Saint Methodius.
The first Ebola deaths among displaced persons have been recorded at the Kpangba camp. Due to poor sanitation and high population density, there is a risk of the virus spreading rapidly.
The head of the WHO called the closing of borders an ineffective method of fighting Ebola. He urged Uganda to lift entry restrictions from neighboring Congo.
On June 7, Ukraine and the world observe professional, environmental, and religious holidays. Specifically, Land Reclamation Worker's Day, World Food Safety Day, and All Saints' Sunday.
In East Africa, 471 cases of Ebola and 82 deaths have been confirmed. Most of the patients are in Congo, while 19 fatalities have been recorded in neighboring Uganda.
Kyslytsya called Putin's proposals to involve Schröder in negotiations trolling. He pointed to the burnout and critical health condition of the 82-year-old politician.
Congo has confirmed 344 cases of Ebola and 60 deaths due to the spread of the virus. The WHO chief urged against travel restrictions to ensure an effective response.