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Leading academics call for statutory levy on gambling firms to reduce harm
Leading UK academic scientists are urging the government to introduce a statutory levy on gambling firms to deliver reductions in gambling harms.
Jul 1, 2020
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Malaria elimination at risk as Ghana economy improves
Ghana's efforts to eliminate malaria could be in jeopardy as its improved economy results in reduced external funding for fighting malaria, a study suggests.
Jul 1, 2020
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Coronavirus deaths and swelling public sector debt share a data-quality problem
Watching scientists, politicians and journalists struggle to compare national death rates from the coronavirus pandemic, I had an acute case of déjà vu. Though the virus may be novel, the confusion generated by inconsistent ...
Jul 1, 2020
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Four lessons from past epidemics to guide us in the search for COVID-19 treatments
Recent history proves that even the deadliest viruses—like Ebola and HIV—can be made treatable, if we concentrate our efforts on research, development, and access.
Jun 29, 2020
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Over $30 bn needed to develop COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines: WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that a global initiative to speed up the development and production of COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments will require more than $30 billion over the next year.
Jun 26, 2020
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Pandemic job losses leaving many Americans uninsured: Survey
(HealthDay)—Furloughs and layoffs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic have left many Americans without health insurance, a new survey reveals.
Jun 23, 2020
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Capital funding of health care in Canada is critical, yet declined in last 20 years
Capital funding of health care, used to build new hospitals, redesign or upgrade existing facilities and invest in new technologies, has declined in Canada over the last 20 years, according to an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Jun 22, 2020
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UK begins coronavirus vaccine trial; France pledges funding (Update)
Scientists at Imperial College London will start immunizing people in Britain this week with their experimental coronavirus shot, while pharmaceutical company Sanofi and the French government announced more than 800 million ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Egypt to reopen tourist destinations less hard-hit by virus
Egypt will reopen select tourist destinations to international charter flights starting July 1, the Cabinet said Thursday, allowing travelers from around the world to return to parts of the country less hard-hit by the coronavirus.
Jun 12, 2020
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Nurseries forced to support families in poverty through coronavirus crisis, research shows
Nursery staff are having to provide food and help families with benefit claims as the coronavirus pandemic impacts parents with young children, according to new research by the University of Sheffield and Early Education, ...
Jun 11, 2020
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