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Humanitarian Worker Describes Emotional Toll of Trauma Exposure

Eva Petrakis, a psychologist with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), describes the emotional toll of working in conflict zones, highlighting the need for support systems, such as regular breaks and psychological support, to mitigate trauma and prevent burnout.

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Privacy Risks of Menstrual Cycle Tracking Apps Highlighted

A University of Cambridge report warns of privacy and safety risks for women using menstrual cycle tracking apps due to the commercial exploitation of their data by femtech companies, potentially leading to health insurance discrimination and job risks; researchers advocate for better governance and...

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Ghanaian Nurses' Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services

Over 128,000 Ghanaian nurses and midwives are on strike since June 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to implement a signed conditions of service agreement covering allowances, pay increases, and other benefits, leaving many patients stranded in public hospitals.

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Australian Woman on Trial for Alleged Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial in Victoria, Australia, accused of murdering three and attempting to murder one guest after they ate a beef wellington containing death cap mushrooms at her house on July 29, 2023. Patterson denies the charges, claiming it was an accident.

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German General Practitioner Shortage: 25% Plan to Quit Within Five Years

A survey of nearly 3700 German general practitioners reveals that 25% plan to leave their practice within five years, citing excessive workload and bureaucracy. This, coupled with 5000 unfilled positions, threatens healthcare access unless systemic changes, including digitalization and expanded non-...

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China Approves Novel Influenza Drug Onradivir

China approved Onradivir, a novel influenza A treatment targeting the PB2 protein, offering faster symptom relief and lower resistance potential than existing drugs like oseltamivir and baloxavir marboxil, potentially reducing the global burden of influenza.

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Period Tracker Apps Pose Privacy Risks, Report Warns

A University of Cambridge report highlights the privacy risks of commercial period tracking apps, revealing the commodification of women's health data and urging public health bodies to develop safer alternatives.

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NSW Surgery Backlog Reaches Near-Pandemic Levels

NSW public hospitals are facing a surge in surgical waiting lists, nearing pandemic levels with over 100,000 patients waiting, prompting a $23 million government injection to fund 3,500 additional surgeries in response to a 7.5% increase in demand and accusations of administrative manipulation of wa...

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Dismissal of Key Advisory Committees Raises Concerns for Public Health

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the NIH dismantled the National Cancer Institute's 28-member Board of Scientific Advisors, raising concerns about the future of vaccine policy and cancer research.

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Kennedy Dismisses Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday, citing a need to restore public trust in vaccine science, a move condemned by numerous medical and public health organizations.

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Seven Dead in South Africa Floods; School Bus Swept Away

Heavy rains and snow in South Africa have caused at least seven deaths, including six in Mthatha and one near Tsolo, with a bus carrying an unknown number of schoolchildren swept away in flooding near Mthatha, leaving an unknown number of children missing, while three were rescued.

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NSW Elective Surgery Waiting Lists Surge Back to Near-COVID Levels

NSW's elective surgery waiting lists have surged back to near-COVID levels, with 100,678 patients awaiting surgery in March 2024, despite initial success under the Minns government; the average wait for non-urgent surgery is 322 days, driven by rising demand from an aging population and possible dat...

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