public health

Ebola virus now squeezed into ‘corner’ of DR Congo: WHO
World

Ebola virus now squeezed into ‘corner’ of DR Congo: WHO

Efforts to halt an Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo have made “significant progress”, with the virus now…
Governor files legal measures against school for schoolyard beheading of sacrifice
Egypt

Governor files legal measures against school for schoolyard beheading of sacrifice

Governor of Qalyubiya Alaa Marzouk decided to file legal measures on Sunday against an Egyptian national on charges that the defendant…
McDonald’s unveils plan for cutting antibiotics in beef
Food

McDonald’s unveils plan for cutting antibiotics in beef

  McDonald’s announced a plan on Tuesday for a phased reduction of antibiotics in beef, expanding a health-oriented reform to…
Gov’t to adopt law banning live poultry distribution
Egypt

Gov’t to adopt law banning live poultry distribution

The ministries of agriculture, trade and industry, supply, health, and local development have prepared mechanisms for adopting law No. 70…
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
Environment

Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

  Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to research published Wednesday.…
E-cigarettes a ‘major public health concern’: US surgeon general
Health & Fitness

E-cigarettes a ‘major public health concern’: US surgeon general

The potentially harmful health effects of heated and aerosolized constituents of e-cigarette liquid – including solvents, flavorants and toxicants –…
Over 90% of world breathing poor quality air: WHO
Environment

Over 90% of world breathing poor quality air: WHO

Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for dramatic…
Food poisoning strikes 22 at famous hotel in Ras Sedr
Egypt

Food poisoning strikes 22 at famous hotel in Ras Sedr

Twenty-two people went down with food poisoning on Thursday evening after eating a meal at a famous hotel in Ras…
Egypt, Italy at odds over child seeking medical care for brother
Egypt

Egypt, Italy at odds over child seeking medical care for brother

Egypt and Italy are still working to resolve the high-profile case of a 13-year-old Egyptian boy who traveled to Italy…
Egypt cleric says too much Pokemon Go could be danger
Egypt

Egypt cleric says too much Pokemon Go could be danger

A leading Egyptian Sunni Muslim cleric has warned against the dangers of playing too much of the wildly popular mobile…
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