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HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first-ever Ebola deathDW News [en]
HEALTHOct 6Fact check: Misleading claims spark plague fears in RussiaThe death of a lab worker at a plague research institute in Russia has sparked claims about a lab accident, hundreds of infections and international spread. Some of these viral narratives are misleading.dw · germany
HEALTHOct 6Fact check: Misleading claims spark plague fears in RussiaThe death of a lab worker at a plague research institute in Russia has sparked claims about a lab accident, hundreds of infections and international spread. Some of these viral narratives are misleading.DW News [en]
HEALTHOct 6One plague death 'no cause for concern', but Kremlin's reaction casts doubt on seriousnessNOS Buitenland
HEALTHOct 6Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde speaks to the editor of Russian independent outlet Novaya Gazeta ahead of the 20th anniversary of the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Finally, it appears that butter is back in fashion.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Zambia says it will sign $3.6 billion US health deal after stripping patient data clausesZambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimensThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies as Congo outbreak spreadsThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 6Pneumonic plague suspected in Russia: What we know and what is the risk to Europe?The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts tracedAfricanews [en]
HEALTHOct 6France earmarks a further €7m to help fight DRC's worst-ever Ebola crisisRFI [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola caseAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Russia's reassurances only fuel anxiety over suspected plague outbreak in SiberiaLe Monde [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first-ever Ebola deathVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first Ebola case imported from DR Congo after patient diesSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 6WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authoritiesDarya Shipilova is reported to have been exposed to the pathogen while working at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in SiberiaThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 6Missing details keep U.S. plague response on holdTwo big unknowns stand in the way of determining how serious the plague threat in Russia is and whether travel advisories, restrictions at U.S. ports of entry or other precautions are warranted. We still don't know which pathogen killed a Russian researcher, or how well contained it is.Why it matters: Though public health experts say there's no cause for Americans to panic, the episode serves as a wake-up call emphasizing the nature of global biological threats and the need for pandemic preparedness.State of play: A worker at the Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East recenAxios
HEALTHOct 6Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fearsA woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 6UCIL chief rejects link between uranium mining, health ailments in JharkhandUCIL) chairman-cum-managing director said the uranium ore mined in the State is of very low grade, with only 200-300 grams of uranium extracted per tonne of ore, and claimed it has little health impactThe Hindu
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya Reports First-Ever Ebola DeathChannels TV
HEALTHOct 6Gatefield to convene health summit on scaling health innovations across AfricaThe 2026 Gatefield Health Summit, themed “Scaling What Works,” will focus on the policy, financing and institutional barriers that limit the expansion of proven health solutions across Africa The post Gatefield to convene health summit on scaling health innovations across Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 6Longevity guru Bryan Johnson: "People really want me to die"LOS ANGELES — Bryan Johnson, the face of the longevity movement who believes he may never die, announced recently that he had an incurable autoimmune disease — and his critics cheered, he told "The Axios Show" in an exclusive interview Monday."I mean, I think people really want me to die. Now I get it. It's funny. It's ironic. I push a lot of buttons that people don't like," he said.The big picture: As Johnson himself acknowledged, there's an irony in the founder of the "Don't Die" movement watching people celebrate his diagnosis. But Johnson sees his diagnosis as rocket fuel for his mission tAxios
HEALTHOct 6Leisa Molinari, dermatologist: "Hair loss requires not starting a treatment without first knowing a key piece of information"The expert emphasizes not rushing into starting a therapy without knowing if it is appropriate for the type of alopecia. She explains the advances in scientifically backed treatments, as opposed to many 'magic recipes'.Clarín
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreadsBBC World
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has diedGuardian World