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Research Uncovers Wide Range Of Health Risks From Air Pollution
Air pollution, world's top environmental health risk, causes diseases, loss of healthy years, and preventable deaths.
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Troubling Surge in Sexually Transmitted Infections Across Europe: EU Health Agency
The European Union's health agency said Thursday there was a "troubling" surge in cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe, which could be just "the tip of the iceberg".
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European Union's AI Liability Directive to Make It Easier to Sue AI Systems, Drone Makers for Compensation
The European Union is set to announce the AI Liability Directive draft rules on Wednesday, as it aims to empower individuals and companies that suffer harm from drones, robots, and other products or services equipped with artificial intelligence software to sue for compensation. The rules aim to address the increasing proliferation of AI-enabled pr...
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EU Working on 5-Year Update Standard for Android Phones, Improved Battery Longevity: All Details
The European Commission, constituted by European Union, is working on a proposal for a standard for software updates from smartphone brands in the region, in a draft regulation. The commission is currently seeking feedback from the public till September 28. The new regulations are expected to be adopted in 2024, according to the commission.
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EU Drug Watchdog Recommends Approving Use Of Smallpox Jab For Monkeypox
The European Union's drug watchdog on Friday recommended for approval the use of a smallpox vaccine to treat monkeypox, which could be classified by the World Health Organization as a global health emergency.
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Italy To Begin Administering 2nd Covid Booster Dose To Over-60s
Italy will soon start its campaign to administer a second COVID-19 booster to everyone aged over 60, the health minister said on Monday, after receiving a green light from European Union health agencies.
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"No Time To Lose": EU's Nod To 2nd Covid Booster Jab For People Over 60
The EU's health and medicine agencies said Monday they were recommending a second booster shot of a Covid vaccine for people over 60 years old, as infections rise again.
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Monkeypox Cases Spread "Tip Of The Iceberg," Says WHO: 10 Points
The European Union's disease agency that the number of monkeypox cases has reached 219 outside of countries where the virus usually circulates. The World Health Organisation has warned of more cases in coming days.
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WHO Approves Novavax As 10th Authorised Covid Jab
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved a Covid vaccine made by US pharma giant Novavax for emergency use, after the European Union medicines regulator gave it the green light.
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"High To Very High" Risk New Covid Strain Will Spread In Europe: EU Agency
There is a "high to very high" risk that the new Covid variant, dubbed Omicron and originally detected in South Africa, will spread in Europe, the European Union's health agency said Friday.
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US, European Union Call For "Full Commitment" From WHO To Prevent Sexual Violence
Western governments on Friday called for "full commitment" from the World Health Organization to prevent a repeat of rapes and sexual abuse allegedly committed by its workers sent to fight Ebola in DR Congo.
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Nearly 20 European Union Countries Back WHO Chief For Second Term
Nearly 20 European Union countries nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a second term as head of the World Health Organization, shortly before the deadline passed on Thursday.
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WHO Discussing Covishield Approval With European Union: Chief Scientist
The World Health Organization is discussing with the European Union the issue of approving India-manufactured Covishield vaccine for the group's Covid vaccination passport, Soumya Swaminathan, the UN body's Chief Scientist, told NDTV in an interview.
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European Union Sets Out Indo-Pacific Plan, Says It's Not "Anti-China"
The European Union resolved on Monday to step up its influence in the Indo-Pacific region, using areas from security to health to protect its interests and counter China's rising power, although the bloc insists its strategy is not against Beijing.
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EU Commission To End AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Contracts At Expiry: Report
The EU Commission has decided not to renew COVID-19 vaccine contracts next year with AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Italian daily La Stampa reported on Wednesday, citing a source from the Italian health ministry.
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Research Uncovers Wide Range Of Health Risks From Air Pollution
Air pollution, world's top environmental health risk, causes diseases, loss of healthy years, and preventable deaths.
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Troubling Surge in Sexually Transmitted Infections Across Europe: EU Health Agency
The European Union's health agency said Thursday there was a "troubling" surge in cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe, which could be just "the tip of the iceberg".
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European Union's AI Liability Directive to Make It Easier to Sue AI Systems, Drone Makers for Compensation
The European Union is set to announce the AI Liability Directive draft rules on Wednesday, as it aims to empower individuals and companies that suffer harm from drones, robots, and other products or services equipped with artificial intelligence software to sue for compensation. The rules aim to address the increasing proliferation of AI-enabled pr...
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EU Working on 5-Year Update Standard for Android Phones, Improved Battery Longevity: All Details
The European Commission, constituted by European Union, is working on a proposal for a standard for software updates from smartphone brands in the region, in a draft regulation. The commission is currently seeking feedback from the public till September 28. The new regulations are expected to be adopted in 2024, according to the commission.
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EU Drug Watchdog Recommends Approving Use Of Smallpox Jab For Monkeypox
The European Union's drug watchdog on Friday recommended for approval the use of a smallpox vaccine to treat monkeypox, which could be classified by the World Health Organization as a global health emergency.
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Italy To Begin Administering 2nd Covid Booster Dose To Over-60s
Italy will soon start its campaign to administer a second COVID-19 booster to everyone aged over 60, the health minister said on Monday, after receiving a green light from European Union health agencies.
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"No Time To Lose": EU's Nod To 2nd Covid Booster Jab For People Over 60
The EU's health and medicine agencies said Monday they were recommending a second booster shot of a Covid vaccine for people over 60 years old, as infections rise again.
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Monkeypox Cases Spread "Tip Of The Iceberg," Says WHO: 10 Points
The European Union's disease agency that the number of monkeypox cases has reached 219 outside of countries where the virus usually circulates. The World Health Organisation has warned of more cases in coming days.
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WHO Approves Novavax As 10th Authorised Covid Jab
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved a Covid vaccine made by US pharma giant Novavax for emergency use, after the European Union medicines regulator gave it the green light.
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"High To Very High" Risk New Covid Strain Will Spread In Europe: EU Agency
There is a "high to very high" risk that the new Covid variant, dubbed Omicron and originally detected in South Africa, will spread in Europe, the European Union's health agency said Friday.
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US, European Union Call For "Full Commitment" From WHO To Prevent Sexual Violence
Western governments on Friday called for "full commitment" from the World Health Organization to prevent a repeat of rapes and sexual abuse allegedly committed by its workers sent to fight Ebola in DR Congo.
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Nearly 20 European Union Countries Back WHO Chief For Second Term
Nearly 20 European Union countries nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a second term as head of the World Health Organization, shortly before the deadline passed on Thursday.
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WHO Discussing Covishield Approval With European Union: Chief Scientist
The World Health Organization is discussing with the European Union the issue of approving India-manufactured Covishield vaccine for the group's Covid vaccination passport, Soumya Swaminathan, the UN body's Chief Scientist, told NDTV in an interview.
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European Union Sets Out Indo-Pacific Plan, Says It's Not "Anti-China"
The European Union resolved on Monday to step up its influence in the Indo-Pacific region, using areas from security to health to protect its interests and counter China's rising power, although the bloc insists its strategy is not against Beijing.
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EU Commission To End AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Contracts At Expiry: Report
The EU Commission has decided not to renew COVID-19 vaccine contracts next year with AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Italian daily La Stampa reported on Wednesday, citing a source from the Italian health ministry.
