Benin is one of several African countries to make significant progress against sleeping sickness. Above, a health professional holds an insect net in front of Bopa Medical Centre. ©Eric LafforgueWHO is following a 10-year roadmap, launched last year, to fight neglected tropical diseases that endanger more than a billion people worldwide.Contributions to WHO are funding that work, which is already logging notable successes.In five countries across Africa, forms of sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) have been eliminated as a public health problem, and despite the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, wider progress against sleeping sickness has continued.In Somalia, mass distribution of medicines is protecting children and adults from parasitic worm infections, while Togo has become the latest country to eliminate trachoma, a bacterial infection that can cause blindness.

In Iraq, WHO is working with health officials to tackle an outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever after collaborating with Brazil to quash a resurgence of yellow fever.WHO recognizes more than 20 neglected tropical diseases, all of which overwhelmingly afflict people who lack regular access to adequate sanitation, basic health infrastructure and health services.

Internally displaced people are among those most affected.Read on for the full details.With WHO support, countries are vanquishing sleeping sickness In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a technician from a mobile team screens residents of Mpata for sleeping sickness. ©Benoît Marquet/DNDiAfter years of effort and with the support of WHO, Benin, Uganda and Rwanda have eliminated at least one of the two types of sleeping sickness (human African trypanosomiasis) as a public health problem.The

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Bevin Prince during The CW's Summer 2006 TCA Party - Arrivals at Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by Jason Merritt/FilmMagic) The husband of "One Tree Hill" star Bevin Prince died last Sunday after he was struck by lightning while boating with friends near their Wilmington, North Carolina home, according to reports. William Friend was 33 years old. "The unimaginable has happened," Prince’s friend, actress Odette Annable, wrote on her Instagram in a tribute to Friend.

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Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida

ATLANTA - A metro Atlanta family is mourning the deaths of a brother and sister who died on vacation after being pulled from a Southwest Florida lake.Family members said 13-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were pulled from Lake Como, near Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero, Florida on the Fourth of July."All we know is that they were supposed to be on vacation. They were supposed to be at the beach," Gabby and JJ's sister Ashanti Walker said.The siblings were rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, but were not able to survive."A couple (of) hours later, I get a call and, I didn’t believe it.

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New Covid variant throwing up new symptom that affects people at night, expert claims

An expert has claimed that a new variant of Covid is throwing up another new symptom of the virus.

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‘Air Canada will ruin my wedding’: Frustrated passengers lash out amid ongoing delays

Forty-seven year old Tarick Ali, from Ottawa, has been planning his wedding for more than a year. But now, “Air Canada will ruin my wedding,” he fears.

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Beyond buffets and slots: Casinos double down on fine art in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and ... the Hard Rock?Hoping to expand their appeal beyond the slot machine and buffet crowd, some casinos are turning to fine art galleries or exhibitions to bring in new business from customers who might not otherwise visit a gambling hall.In the process, they are helping not only broaden their own customer bases, but are also putting new eyeballs in front of some of the world's great works of art.One such effort began Friday at Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino, where the highly acclaimed "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" exhibit opened.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers move state abortion amendment closer to 2023 vote

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A proposal to have voters decide whether to add a provision the Pennsylvania Constitution to say it does not guarantee any rights relating to abortion or public funding of abortions passed the Legislature on Friday and could be on the ballot next spring.The language was among five proposed Republican-written amendments that were approved by both the House and Senate after a pair of charged debates among state lawmakers who have promised their voters to fight for or against abortion rights."Do we want the people of the commonwealth to fund abortions — why are we so afraid to put this question before the people?" said Rep. Clint Owlett, of Tioga County, among many Republicans to focus on letting the voters decide.Democrats said the measure was a step that will put GOP lawmakers closer to achieving what is, for most of them, a longstanding goal: to prohibit or severely limit access to abortion."It's a pathway," said Rep.

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Home and Away Roo star's life - famous husband, glam snaps and health battle

Home and Away star Georgie Parker is a Summer Bay legend.The 57-year-old actress joined the Australian soap in 2010 as Roo Stewart, the daughter of Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) and Martha (Belinda Gibson).Roo was originally played by Justine Clark but Georgie took on the role upon the character's return to the bay and has stayed put ever since.In recent scenes, Roo gifted her mother Martha a kidney amid her health woes.Away from the soap, Georgie has faced her own health struggles and a battle with scoliosis which cut her dance career dreams short.

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India logs 18,840 fresh coronavirus infections in last 24 hours

NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus case tally has continued to rise, with over 18,840 fresh infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union health ministry on Saturday. Active caseload now stands at 1,25,028. About 43 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit India in 2020, the country has recorded 4,36,04,394 covid cases, with death toll at 525,223.

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Shawn Mendes postpones tour to focus on mental health after 'hitting breaking point'

Shawn Mendes has made the “heart-breaking” decision to postpone his mental health to focus on his mental health. The Canadian singer, 23, said the decision to return to the road had been “premature” and had “hit a breaking point”. As a result, he has postponed three weeks' worth of live dates.

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Teen shot and killed near Frankford convenience store, $20K reward offered

FRANKFORD - A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in a late May homicide in Philadelphia’s Frankford section.Philadelphia Police’s Homicide Unit is seeking information on the identities and whereabouts of four men suspected in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man near Harbison and Tulip Streets in late May.Authorities say the shooting happened May 31, a little after 1:00 in the morning, on the 5500 block of Tulip Street. The 19-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head.

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Shawn Mendes postpones 12 dates of ‘Wonder’ tour to focus on mental health

Shawn Mendes has postponed the next 12 dates on the North American leg of his ‘Wonder’ tour, citing a need to prioritise his mental health. The dozen shows comprise the next three weeks of Mendes’ touring schedule – he was due to perform in the Minnesotan capital of St. Paul tonight (July 9), followed by shows in Omaha and Milwaukee across the rest of the weekend. Also affected by the news are gigs in Rosemont, St.

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Covid-19 update: India reports 18,840 fresh cases, 43 deaths in 24 hours

health ministry data updated. The death toll climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities. The active cases comprise 0.28 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.51 per cent, the health ministry said.

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Suncor says president and CEO Mark Little has stepped down

Suncor Energy Inc. chief executive Mark Little has stepped down as president and chief executive officer and resigned from its board of directors just one day after the company announced its oilsands operations have suffered another workplace fatality.

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Met Office issues urgent UK health warning as 33C blazing heatwave declared

heatwave is on its way to the UK and have also issued a health warning.Many predictions over the past few days have suggested that the country is set to bask in hot weather for a sustained spell and the Met Office have now come out and said that the “heatwave criteria will be met in some areas in Southern and central England and Wales”.The mercury will start to crank up from this weekend, with highs of 33C forecast for Tuesday, while temperatures will be widely above average this weekend and throughout next week.NEXT WEEK: Rescuers stunned to discover 'large pigeon' stuck on roof was actually a bullmastiff Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, David Oliver, said: “The warm weather over much of England and Wales could last for much of next week.“In the short term, many can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s over the weekend, and then in the low 30s during the start of next week.“Much of next week will remain warm for the time of year, as well as dry and sunny for many areas.”There is expected to be a slight dip in temperatures by the middle of next week, before thermometers will start to soar again by the end of next week and the following weekend.Not only has a heatwave been confirmed, but a level three heat health alert has also been issued for next week, highlighting the potential dangers the extreme temperatures can bring.Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.“We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives but also

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'Where were the parents?': Family of man killed in attack by group of Philadelphia teens searching for answers

PHILADELPHIA - The family of a Philadelphia man who police say died after being attacked by a group of young teens is searching for answers in the disturbing assault that was caught on video. Authorities say 72-year-old Samuel Lambert was attacked by at least two teens in a group of seven on the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue around 2:30 a.m.

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Rogers outage sheds light on need for competition in Canada’s telecom sector: expert

Rogers Communications Inc. outage that caused trouble for 911 services, retailers and transit operators Friday had many warning the incident is a sign that monopolistic telecommunications companies need more competition.“The outage is illuminating the general lack of competition in telecommunications in Canada,” said Vass Bednar, executive director of McMaster University’s master of public policy program.

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Shawn Mendes Postpones Shows to Take Care of His Mental Health: 'I've Hit a Breaking Point'

Shawn Mendes is pressing pause on his world tour. On Friday, the 23-year-old singer took to Instagram to reveal that he's postponing upcoming show dates to focus on his mental health. «This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice. I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family,» he wrote in an Instagram post. «After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and Ive hit a breaking point.

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Absentee ballot drop boxes illegal, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on ruled Friday, July 8 that unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal in the state. The court also ruled that one person cannot drop off another person's ballot.The ruling means absentee ballot drop boxes will stay shut down.

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NASA and the Webb Telescope will change how we view space

PHILADELPHIA - On Friday, NASA announced what you'll see next week when the first set of images from the James Webb Space Telescope are released. Look for an image of a planet outside our solar system. This will be a big planet full of gas that doesn't move around our sun. You'll also see pictures of areas where stars form. These nebulae are clusters of gas, dust, and light.They'll also release shots of galaxies, which are massive clusters of stars.We're part of the Milky Way galaxy, and you can see why the Milky Way gets its name if you're somewhere dark enough.

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18-year-old travels from Chicago with gifts, flowers to meet 11-year-old MN girl: police

BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Big Lake police are warning parents to monitor their children’s cell phone activity after they say an 18-year-old man took a Greyhound bus from Chicago to Big Lake, equipped with gifts and flowers to meet an 11-year-old girl.According to the Big Lake Police Department, over the weekend officers responded to a report of a suspicious man/unwanted party at a residence. Through an investigation, authorities learned the 18-year-old man showed up at the residence with flowers and gifts for the homeowner's 11-year-old daughter.

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Best cities for recreation in 2022: report

FILE - View of Hanalei beach on the northern end of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA. (Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas. That is according to a report from WalletHub, which found the best cities for recreation in 2022.

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Gov. Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes

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Police: Man, 30, critical after he is shot in the chest in Logan

LOGAN - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that critically wounded a 30-year-old man.Officials say 35th District officers were called to the 1200 block of West Wingohocking Street, around 5:15 p.m., in Philadelphia's Logan section, on the report of a person shot.Witnesses described a black SUV idling on West Wingohocking about 20 minutes. One of the witnesses called police about the idling vehicle.At about that time, the vehicle moved forward at a slow rate of speed and within 200 feet or so, sideswiped a parked vehicle.

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Three women charged after violent food fight at Lower East Side restaurant

NEW YORK - Three women have been arrested and a Lower East Side restaurant is rebuilding after a shocking incident captured on social media over the July 4 holiday weekend.According to authorities, the women, identified as Pearl Ozaria, Chitara Plasencia and Tatiyanna Johnson, walked into Bel Fries on Ludlow Street at around 4 a.m.

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ATAGI recommendations on first booster dose in adolescents aged 12-15 years

1-3 There is currently insufficient evidence that a first booster dose provides additional protection against severe disease for most children and adolescents in this age group.Adolescents aged 12-15 years who are at an increased risk of severe disease may receive a first booster dose From first principles, ATAGI have identified three groups of adolescents aged 12-15 years who may be at greater risk of severe disease from COVID-19 compared to their peers:A first booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine may offer additional protection against severe disease, noting the overall risk of admission to an intensive care unit and death in this age group remains very low.1-3 There have been no confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Australian adolescents aged 12-15 years during the period of Omicron predominance.1,2 Most European and North American countries have also recorded no deaths except for England (1), Denmark (5), and the United States (17).3 These data reflect deaths in adolescents aged 12-15 years with concurrent SARS-CoV-2 since February 1, 2022, and do not necessarily attribute cause of death to COVID-19.Myocarditis following vaccination remains rare. Data from the United States and Israel suggest the risk of myocarditis following a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in male adolescents aged 12-15 years ranges from 1 in 11 000-58 000 doses.

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Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's Maryland home after making violent threats

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A man armed with a knife and a gun was arrested near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh early Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources confirm to FOX News.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe man’s name is being withheld at this time, but FOX 5 has been told he is in his 20s and he was arrested around 1:50 a.m.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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