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Falling global wages, possibly driven by automation and artificial intelligence, will slow the pace of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as the 2030 deadline looms, according to an International Labour Organization report.
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SDG targets in danger as paychecks shrink globally, ILO says

Falling global wages, possibly driven by automation and artificial intelligence, will slow the pace of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as the 2030.

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The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in Congo — the outbreak's epicentre.
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First batch of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccines in Congo by Sept. 5 

The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in.

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Eli Lilly will license manufacturing know-how of its rheumatoid arthritis baricitinib drug, branded as Olumiant, to Egypt’s EVA Pharma to expand its access to 49 nations in Africa.
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Eli Lilly to license rheumatoid drug-making technology to Egypt’s EVA

Eli Lilly will license manufacturing know-how of its rheumatoid arthritis baricitinib drug, branded as Olumiant, to Egypt’s EVA Pharma to expand its access to.

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Cholera cases rose 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to a year earlier as a shortage of oral vaccines continues and the global risk is “high,” according to a World Health Organization report.
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Cholera killed 4,000 people last year, current global risk of disease ‘high’

Cholera cases rose 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to a year earlier as a shortage of oral vaccines continues and.

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A new strain of monkeypox virus named as MPXV clade Ib, which originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently, is behind the surge of cases reported and transmitted through sexual contact.
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New mpox virus strain, sexual contact, behind a surge in cases: WHO 

A new strain of monkeypox virus named as MPXV clade Ib, which originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently, is behind.

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German biotechnology company, BioNTech SE announced a $ 90 million program in partnership with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to develop a  vaccine for mpox.
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Sweden confirms first case of Mpox outside Africa

HQ Team August 15, 2024: Sweden confirmed its first case of the most virulent form of Mpox Thursday, a viral infection found in.

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Africa grapples with a 160% spike in Mpox cases, vaccines a damper

HQ Team August 2, 2024: Mpox or monkeypox cases have seen a 160% surge in the African region this year compared to the.

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A person dies every minute due to AIDS-related causes, and the world is off-track to achieve its goals with a quarter of 39.9 million HIV people not able to receive treatment owing to a shortage of funds and an anti-rights push, a report stated.
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Fund crunch, anti-rights push, slowing global target to end AIDS, UN says

A person dies every minute due to AIDS-related causes, and the world is off-track to achieve its goals with a quarter of 39.9.

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June was the hottest month since the records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a monthly temperature record, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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Global heat temperatures break record for 13 months in a row

June was the hottest month since the records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a monthly temperature record, according.

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Urgent steps are also needed to study the dynamics of the circulating viral strains about its vector, hosts and environment for developing effective preventive and control strategies. Research into the genetic structure of the WNV could also help in future vaccine development strategies. 
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Opinion: West Nile Virus’ genetic sequence needs in-depth study

Urgent steps are needed to study the dynamics of the circulating viral strains about its vector, hosts and environment for developing effective preventive.

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