The following is a summary of current health news.
Novartis has suspended two cancer therapies for quality concerns
Novartis said Thursday that it has temporarily suspended production of its Lutathera and Pluvicto cancer therapies in Italy and New Jersey after potential quality problems were discovered in their production. “Novartis is conducting a thorough review of the situation and is currently hoping to resolve the issues and resume some supplies within the next six weeks,” the Swiss company said.
EXCLUSIVE-WHO members to consider closing Europe hub office in Russia for Ukraine – documents
A document obtained by Reuters on Thursday shows that the World Health Organization states will consider a proposal against Russia next week following the possible attack on Ukraine, including the possible closure of a large regional office in Moscow. The resolution, considered Tuesday, removes Russia from the UN World Health Organization's board and lifts tough sanctions, such as the temporary freezing of its voting rights, three diplomatic and political sources said.
Beijing returns nervous as China doubles on ‘zero-covid' policy
Residents of Beijing returned to work on Thursday after a silent five-day Labor Day holiday, excluding normal trips around the country or a pleasant family dinner, as China pledges to fight any criticism of its uncompromising “zero-covid” policy. Long breaks are usually one of the most lucrative times of the year for restaurants, hotels and other businesses in China. This year, travelers spent 43% less than in 2021, data shows Thursday.
EU citizens can sue countries for polluted air, top court adviser says
An adviser to Europe's top court said on Thursday that citizens of EU countries could sue their governments for financial compensation if their health was harmed by illegal air pollution. Following a string of European Union Luxembourg-based court rulings in recent years, about 10 EU countries, including France, Poland, Italy and Romania, have been found guilty of illegal air pollution.
Walgreens has reached a $ 683 million opioid settlement with Florida
The Walgreens Boots Alliance said Thursday it has reached a 683 million deal with Florida to resolve claims that the pharmacy chain has escalated an opioid epidemic in the state. The settlement includes 620 million to Florida over 18 years, plus আইনি 63 million in legal fees.
Kovid has caused 15 million deaths worldwide, not 5 million reported – WHO
According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report, COVID-19 has killed nearly three times as many people as the official data show, according to the most comprehensive view of the actual global toll of the epidemic so far. By the end of 2021, there have been 14.9 million additional deaths associated with COVID-19, the UN agency said on Thursday.
US travel industry calls for stopping preparation of Airlines Covid-19 testing rules
Major airlines, business and travel groups and other organizations on Thursday called on the White House to waive COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated international passengers traveling to the United States. “In light of the slow economic recovery of the business and international travel sector and in light of medical advances and improved public health metrics in the United States, we urge you to immediately remove the need for in-patient testing for vaccinated air travelers,” the signed letter said. By American Airlines, Carnival Corporation, Marriott International, Walt Disney Company's Disney Parks, US Chamber of Commerce, US Travel Association and others.
Deadly dust storm in Iraq has caused thousands of people to suffocate – doctors
Thousands of Iraqis are heading to hospitals and clinics for treatment of shortness of breath due to a series of dust storms across central and southern Iraq, medical officials said on Thursday. During the latest storm, which began overnight on Thursday and covered the capital, Baghdad, and many other areas in dense fog, at least 3,000 people sought medical help, according to several government hospital staff.
Omicron is as serious as any other Covid variant – large U.S. research
The omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is as serious internally as the previous variants, according to a large US study at https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-1601788/v1 which counteracts speculation in other cases that it is more contagious. Was less serious. The importance of inoculation and booster shots should be further emphasized by estimating the severity of Omicron after calculating the effect of the vaccine, experts say. Vaccines have helped keep hospital admissions and mortality relatively low during Omicron growth compared to previous forms.
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to classify abortion as homicide
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that would abolish abortion in the state, give constitutional rights to “all unborn children” from the moment of fertilization, and classify abortion as a homicide. Wednesday's move comes two days after a leaked draft ruling showed that the US Supreme Court was ready to overturn the 1973 Landmark Row v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. The court's final verdict is expected in June.
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