Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ as WHO asks for more data
HONG KONG — Hospitals in northern China appear to have been “overwhelmed with sick children” as the country grapples with a surge in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to ask Beijing for more data. At the Beijing Children’s Hospital in…#hongkong #beijing #iv #newzealand #jindongyan #universityofhongkong #promed #wuhan #rsv (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO Asks China For Details On Respiratory Illness Outbreak Among Children
The World Health Organization filed an official request with China seeking details about a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia among children late Wednesday as the country enters its first winter season since pulling back on its stringent zero Covid policy. In a…#rsv (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid LIVE: Mystery pneumonia outbreak in China sees children hospitalised
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Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhoea, Major Causes of Infant Mortality - Expert
[Vanguard] A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has said that pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhoea are the leading causes of death among children under five years old. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - November 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Health and Medicine Malaria Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
WHO seeks details from China on respiratory illness outbreaks
The World Health Organization has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, which its China office on Thursday called a 'routine' check. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Pneumonia symptoms: Five red flag signs of deadly disease as cases surge in China
Severe cases of the inflammatory lung condition can result in hospitalisation and even death. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
China on high alert as 'large outbreak of pneumonia' leaves Beijing hospitals overflowing
There have been reports of an undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in China, overwhelming hospitals across the country with sick children. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
China Faces a Surge in Children Suffering Respiratory Illnesses
The World Health Organization asked China for detailed information about a surge in respiratory illnesses in children, including pneumonia, as top pediatric medical centers across the country are overwhelmed with patients.
The WHO cited reports including one this week from ProMED, which tracks outbreaks of infectious diseases around the world, warning of an “undiagnosed pneumonia in children in northern China.” The international health body has requested additional epidemiological and clinical information and test results from Chinese officials, it said in a statement Wednesday.
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Source: TIME: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Bloomberg News Tags: Uncategorized News Desk wire Source Type: news
China: WHO seeks data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children
Chinese media report that children's hospitals in parts of the country are overwhelmed with sick children. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO Asks China for More Information on Child Pneumonia Outbreak
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Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The World Health Organization is investigating mysterious cases of pneumonia among Chinese children. Here ’s what you need to know
The World Health Organization is requesting detailed information from China on an increase in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia among the country’s children, using language similar to a Jan. 5, 2020, missive regarding the pathogen the world would come to know as COVID-19. Officials from China’s…#rsv #expertsfortune #michaelosterholm #fortune #ameshadalja #stuartray #erictopol #scrippsresearch #northernchina #western (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mysterious pneumonia ripping through Chinese schools sparks fears among scientists of a Covid repeat
Hospitals in Beijing and 500 miles northeast in Liaoning are among those 'overwhelmed with sick children,' while school classes were 'on the verge of suspension', according to local news reports. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The email that alerted the UK's top scientists to Covid: Jonathan Van-Tam warned of Wuhan outbreak of 'viral pneumonia in China' in January 2020
Sent by then deputy chief medical office Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to other officials the now published email concerned reports of an 'Outbreak of undiagnosed viral pneumonia in China'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mysterious Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs Across The U.S. —Here’s What To Know
The Department of Agriculture and other veterinary agencies are investigating an infectious respiratory disease affecting dogs across the U.S., after several states reported incidents of dogs suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business /business Healthcare /healthcare Source Type: news
Lunit expands services into Saudi Arabia, secures $150M in funding
Lunit is expanding its services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- deploying its Lunit Insight CXR in five major hospitals -- and has secured $150 million in funding.Lunit Insight CXR is designed to detect common lung abnormalities, including lung cancer, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. The following hospitals, which in total have over 4,200 beds, will see the technology installed: National Guard Hospital Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Security Forces Hospital, Al Takhassusi Hospital, and Al Moosa Specialist Hospital.This partnership builds on Lunit’s successful collaborations in Saudi Arabia, including its participat...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
