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Hundreds Dead in Myanmar Earthquake: Thousands Feared Lost, Global Aid Mobilised

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing at least 144 people and injuring 732, with fears of thousands more casualties. Centered near Mandalay, the quake caused widespread destruction, including a skyscraper collapse in Bangkok. Myanmar’s junta and the international community, including the WHO, are mobilizing aid as the nation grapples with a mounting humanitarian crisis.

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Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs Coordinates Medical Evacuation of Ten Children from Gaza

Greece has successfully completed a humanitarian medical evacuation of ten sick and injured children from Gaza, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The operation was carried out with the support of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, WHO, and Egyptian authorities. The children, who received initial treatment in Cairo, were transported to Athens on a special AEGEAN flight. They will now receive medical care in Greek hospitals, while their guardians will be accommodated by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.

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Greece Proposes 30 km/h Urban Speed Limit to Boost Road Safety

Greece proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to improve road safety, reduce noise and air pollution, mirroring successful initiatives in other European cities. While challenges remain regarding enforcement and driver behavior, the initiative is supported by the UN and WHO and aims to significantly reduce pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.

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What is Mpox and Why Has the WHO Declared It a Global Health Emergency?

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency due to a surge in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The new strain’s rapid spread raises significant concerns for international health, prompting calls for a coordinated global response. So far this year, over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported in the DRC.

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WHO to Host Athens Patients’ Forum to Boost Health Care Quality

WHO/Europe, in collaboration with the Greek Patients Association, is hosting the first-ever Athens Patients’ Forum on September 20, 2024. The forum aims to enhance the quality of care and patient safety in Greece by fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue among health-care providers, policy-makers, patient advocacy groups, and international experts.

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Athens Wins International Award for its Drug Overdose Prevention and Antidote Policies

Athens’ Mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis, has received one of five awards at the inaugural “Partnership for Healthy Cities” Summit ( PHC), for Athens efforts in the prevention of overdose in drug users and for in its inroads in making drug overdose antidote naloxone more readily available. “Naloxone can make the difference between life and death…this means that a mother who has naloxone at home can administer it and save her child,” he says.