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WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase

WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase

GENEVA (AP) — The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and signaling that Europe's outbreak may be starting to decline, the World Health Organization said Thursday

Swiss drugmaker Novartis to spin off generics unit Sandoz

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis said Thursday that it plans to spin off its generics subsidiary Sandoz, which generated nearly $10 billion in revenue last year.
N. Korea sees suspected COVID-19 cases after victory claim

N. Korea sees suspected COVID-19 cases after victory claim

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday said it found four new fever cases in its border region with China that may have been caused by coronavirus infections, two weeks after leader Kim Jong Un declared a widely disputed victory over COVID
'This is a crisis:' COVID compounds health-care worker shortages in the North

'This is a crisis:' COVID compounds health-care worker shortages in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — Health-care facilities across Canada have been grappling with worker shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, but struggles to recruit and retain staff are nothing new in the North.
China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

BEIJING (AP) — China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely suspended issuing them to foreign students and others more than two years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

TORONTO — Canadian researchers alarmed by a rise in the number of kids hospitalized for accidental cannabis poisonings are calling for restrictions on edibles.

NC transgender inmate's suit may be likely to proceed

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge indicated Tuesday that the case of a transgender inmate suing North Carolina for gender affirming medical care may be likely to proceed.
Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies

Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies

LUBBOCK, Texas — A federal judge in Idaho has barred the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies over concerns that it violates a federal law on emergency care.
Amazon to shutter virtual health care service Amazon Care

Amazon to shutter virtual health care service Amazon Care

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is shutting down the hybrid virtual, in-home care service it’s spent years developing, a surprising move that underscores the challenges it faces as it moves into health care. The service, called Amazon Care, will end by Dec.
$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

VANCOUVER — Family doctors in British Columbia will be eligible for an average $25,000 each to help tide them over until a new compensation model is established this fall, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.