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WHO declares highest alert level for mpox outbreak in Africa

UN health agency’s decision comes after spike in cases in DRC, spread to neighbouring countries

Health Ministry turns to WHO amid rising streptococcal infection cases in Japan

Minister emphasises urgency of obtaining updates to implement necessary control measures against disease, which has yet to affect Malaysia

Covid-19 cut global lifespan by nearly two years: WHO 

In its peak between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy fell to 71.4 years, similar to 2012 levels, wiping a decade of progress

AstraZeneca acknowledges rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects amid legal battle 

However, company emphasises regulators worldwide agree benefits outweigh risks of extremely rare potential risks

H5N1 bird flu found in raw milk of cows, goats: WHO

The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in the raw milk of infected animals, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Jho Low is now ‘Constantinos Achilles’, lives luxuriously in Shanghai: US reporters

The former playboy financier linked to 1MDB scandal is allegedly using a fake Aussie passport to move around China

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Horror at Bangkok shopping mall as two Malaysians set on fire in unprovoked attack

A Thai man set fire to the tourists after dousing them with paint thinner, with bystanders quickly intervening to restrain him

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