Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two endemic nations in the world with the polio virus.
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Blood protein level can potentially flag risk of diabetes and cancer
The protein prostasin can potentially serve as an early warning sign for patients at risk of diabetes and cancer.
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Doctors in Canada can now prescribe national park visits
The programme is part of an effort to increase access to nature and its related health benefits.
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Six African countries to produce own mRNA vaccines
Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia are the first six African countries to join the WHO scheme.
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Treatment for leprosy wound shows ‘enormous potential’
The new treatment can be ‘life-changing’ for patients worldwide.
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New test detects cancer in people with nonspecific symptoms
The blood test will enable earlier identification of cancer and could tell if the disease has spread.
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Indian scientists develop insulin that can be stored without refrigeration
It negates a primary concern of insulin-dependent people—the portability of the drug.
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Ebola outbreak in Guinea declared over
Guinea managed to contain the virus in four months.
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Zero daily COVID deaths announced in the UK
A first for the UK.
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