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No reports of counterfeit Ozempic in Canada amid WHO warningHealth Canada says it has not received any reports of counterfeit Ozempic in the country after the WHO issued a warning about fake batches in some countries.HealthJun 21
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Multiplying health crises pose ‘existential threats’ to WHO emergencies teamThe World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it short of cash, an independent report said.HealthMay 30
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A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan?After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed — for now — to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.HealthMay 24
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Tobacco industry ‘aggressively’ targeting youth with ‘manipulative’ tactics: WHOGlobally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years use tobacco, the WHO said in a report released Thursday, laying out how the industry lures young people.HealthMay 23
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Almost 20 million new cancer cases reported globally in 2022. What about Canada?Lung cancer was the most common form of the disease in 2022, accounting for 12 per cent of total new cases worldwide, according to the WHO.HealthFeb 1
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Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to knowThe World Health Organization is warning of an "alarming rise" of measles cases in Europe that is only accelerating, and is calling for urgent action.HealthJan 25
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Cameroon begins malaria vaccine rollout in global milestoneThe global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon launched the world's first routine vaccine program against the mosquito-borne disease.WorldJan 22
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Tobacco use is on the decline globally, WHO says. Here is where Canada standsIn Canada, roughly 11.4 per cent of people aged 15 years and older, or 3.7 million, used tobacco in 2022, the World Health Organization said in a new report Tuesday.HealthJan 16
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Alcohol, sugary drinks should be taxed at higher rates, WHO saysThe WHO urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose them on products that are currently exempt, such as wine in some European countries.HealthDec 5, 2023
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China hasn’t detected ‘novel’ diseases amid reported spike in pneumonia in kids: WHOThe WHO says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.HealthNov 23, 2023
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