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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.

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.

In 1990, UNICEF adopted the Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding to promote breastfeeding and prove its advantages over formula feeding.

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.

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.

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.

The medical concept of self-care was launched in the 60s of the last century at the Esalen Institute in California. There, this concept emphasized alternative medicine and yoga

A new, more transmissible strain of monkeypox, mpox, has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about its further spread.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Today, on May 30, in many countries of the world, representatives of the fairer sex can join events on the occasion of women's Emancipation Day. According to one version, the event is connected with one of the greatest women in the history of mankind, Joan of Arc.

Despite spring and the end of the flu season, severe cases of influenza requiring hospitalization in children continue to be registered in Ukraine.

WHO installs modular wood-fired boilers in Ukrainian hospitals to provide heating in winter and during power outages.

More than 14,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Kharkiv region due to the Russian offensive, while about 189,000 others still live near the Russian border, exposed to danger due to the ongoing fighting.

Transgender, non-binary and intersex people are officially classified as mentally ill in Peru, despite criticism from LGBTQ activists.

Every 9 minutes, one person dies from animal bites in the world, and 40% of deaths occur in children under the age of 15.

By the end of the year, Ukraine, with the support of the WHO, will introduce PCR diagnostics of rabies in animals to ensure faster diagnosis and timely treatment of people who have come into contact with infected animals.

Today, on May 13, all fans of innovation, scientific and technological development, and progress can join the events dedicated to World Engineering for the Future Day.

The United Kingdom refuses to sign a global pandemic treaty with the WHO, citing concerns about having to give up a fifth of its vaccines.

Today, on May 5, midwives celebrate their professional holiday in many countries around the world. Midwifery is considered the oldest branch of medicine. The first information about midwives appeared in ancient Egypt.

According to the WHO Director-General, the world is still not ready for another pandemic, but work is underway on a global agreement on pandemics, which could be signed as early as next month.

Today, on April 25, animal rights activists and wildlife lovers around the world are joining various events to mark World Penguin Day. According to scientists, penguins appeared on our planet about 23 million years ago. The first written mention of penguins dates back to 1487

For the first time in 7 years, Ukraine has enough vaccines to cover all age groups that need immunization.

More than 30% of food samples analyzed in Ukraine as part of the WHO FEEDCities project contained excessive amounts of trans fats.