2023-05-19: News Headlines

Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga, Wangeci Gatei, Florian Tinuga, William Mngupe Patrick Mwengee, Zabulon Yoti, Ntuli Kapologwe, Tumaini Nagu, Maheshi Swaminathan, Abel Makubi (2023-05-20). Correspondence] Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution. thelancet.com Tanzania has taken an unusual route in the COVID-19 pandemic response. In early 2021, Tanzania was reported to have refused COVID-19 vaccines.1 In response, the Tanzanian Government explained the country's position, arguing there were concerns with initial vaccine safety but pointing out that the country was ready to work with the international community in the fight against COVID-19.2 After the appointment of a presidential task force in April, 2021, to establish the country's direction on COVID-19 response, as initially recommended by an expert committee,3 Tanzania joined COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX)…

Global Research News (2023-05-19). Selected Articles: The COVID "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's a Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca By Peer reviewed reports confirm the causes of vaccine related deaths and "adverse eve…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). COVID-19 vaccine administration simplified. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To simplify COVID-19 vaccine administration, the Food and Drug Administration ended the use of the original monovalent COVID-19 vaccines on April 18. People who are due for the bivalent vaccine can still get that vaccine. A bivalent vaccine is a vaccine with more than one strain of a virus. Additionally, on April 19, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended to use only bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains). The recommendations affect doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older for…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-05-19). Governments paid $1.95 billion for Covid Vaccines which caused 36 million deaths. expose-news.com Ballpark figures compiled by retired investment consultant Peter Halligan on his Substack page titled 'Peter's Newsletter' show that covid, now that all is officially said and done, completely drained the economy of …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-05-19). Governments paid $195 billion for Covid Vaccines which caused 36 million deaths. expose-news.com Ballpark figures compiled by retired investment consultant Peter Halligan on his Substack page titled 'Peter's Newsletter' show that covid, now that all is officially said and done, completely drained the economy of …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-05-18). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …


The Exposé (2023-05-18). Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Vaccines, shedding from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated; But there is a way to remove them. expose-news.com Prepare yourself for a journey into the heart of darkness, where science fiction becomes reality, and the true horrors of nanotechnology are revealed. In this bone-chilling exposé, we expose the malevolent truth …

Lynda Carson (2023-05-19). Sean Penn's Oakland covid-19 testing program during the pandemic saved lives. indybay.org

Rhoda Wilson (2023-05-19). G7 Summit to issue another statement on the Pandemic Treaty. expose-news.com According to Japan's Yomiuri newspaper, the Group of 7 ("G7") — Britain, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States — is considering whether to issue a statement …

Will Hodgkinson (2023-05-18). End of COVID-19 emergency: a disaster for workers. workers.org May 4 protest, Boston Boston, Mass. On May 11, the Biden Administration officially let the Federal Public Health Emergency expire. First declared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the PHE expanded access to Medicaid, food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and housing programs. And the program . . . |

Areeb Ullah (2023-05-18). Hajj: UK Muslims face '10-year wait' as Saudi Arabia slashes quota. middleeasteye.net Hajj: UK Muslims face '10-year wait' as Saudi Arabia slashes quota | MPs set to lobby Saudi ambassador in London as places for British pilgrims cut from pre-pandemic 25,000 to 3,600 | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 13: 09 | This year's Hajj is set to be attended by pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims after three years of restrictions (Reuters) | British Muslims may have to wait for up to 10 years to attend the Hajj b…

midwesternmarx (2023-05-18). Inflation is a Menace—to Whom? By: D.B. midwesternmarx.com Talk of economic issues in the media often gives the distinct impression that what is being discussed is obvious—or at least beyond control—though it rarely is. It is always conveyed by talk, but the suggestion is that there is really nothing to discuss, think about, let alone contest or even object to. Consider, as the case in point now, the state of the economy and the continuous talk of inflation which has persisted since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic. The virtual …




Teresa del Carmen Gonzalez (2023-05-18). Review: 'Pueblo Espíritu' showcases exciting experimental theater. peoplesworld.org When thinking of the new play Pueblo Espíritu, the quote, "And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul," by John Muir comes to mind. The story takes place during the pandemic when the deadly outbreak is ravaging Mexico City, which is inhabited by 22 million people. A group of …

WSWS (2023-05-18). Railroaders face cuts in unemployment and sickness benefits due to debt ceiling, end of federal COVID emergency. wsws.org The federally administered benefits had been exempted budget sequestration until President Biden ended the pandemic national emergency declaration last month.

John Zarocostas (2023-05-20). World Report] With the COVID-19 PHEIC over, what next? thelancet.com With the formal declaration of a public health emergency of international concern ending, what are the implications for international response efforts? John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Jeff Abbott (2023-05-19). The Other Americans: Title 42 Leaves a Scar on the U.S. Asylum System. progressive.org The Biden Administration has replaced the draconian Trump-era COVID policy with even tougher requirements for asylum seekers.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Large-scale COVID reemergence 'unlikely' despite uptick in cases. ecns.cn The risk of a new large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite a recent uptick in new infections, according to health experts.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….

Teresa del Carmen Gonzalez (2023-05-18). Review: 'Pueblo Espíritu' showcases exciting experimental theater. peoplesworld.org When thinking of the new play Pueblo Espíritu, the quote, "And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul," by John Muir comes to mind. The story takes place during the pandemic when the deadly outbreak is ravaging Mexico City, which is inhabited by 22 million people. A group of …

WSWS (2023-05-18). Railroaders face cuts in unemployment and sickness benefits due to debt ceiling, end of federal COVID emergency. wsws.org The federally administered benefits had been exempted budget sequestration until President Biden ended the pandemic national emergency declaration last month.

John Zarocostas (2023-05-20). World Report] With the COVID-19 PHEIC over, what next? thelancet.com With the formal declaration of a public health emergency of international concern ending, what are the implications for international response efforts? John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Jeff Abbott (2023-05-19). The Other Americans: Title 42 Leaves a Scar on the U.S. Asylum System. progressive.org The Biden Administration has replaced the draconian Trump-era COVID policy with even tougher requirements for asylum seekers.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Large-scale COVID reemergence 'unlikely' despite uptick in cases. ecns.cn The risk of a new large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite a recent uptick in new infections, according to health experts.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….

WSWS (2023-05-19). Washington D.C. homelessness up by nearly one-fifth in one year. wsws.org The ending of protections relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as eviction moratoriums and emergency housing assistance, has greatly increased homelessness in the region of the American capital…

Natalia Marques (2023-05-18). Desperation at the US border. peoplesdispatch.org There is a humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States, where thousands of migrants are attempting to enter the country in search of a better life, only to find themselves in desperate need of food, shelter, and work. | On May 11, Title 42, which used the COVID-19 emergency as an excuse to swiftly expel migrants at the southern border,

Dan Fournier (2023-05-18). "Never Again is Now Global" Documentary by Vera Sharav: The COVID-19 — Holocaust Comparison. globalresearch.ca

Rania Khalek (2023-05-18). Make the Economy Scream: US Sanctions as Deadly as COVID or Armed Conflict. thealtworld.com Economic sanctions have been presented as a "non-violent" alternative to military intervention, but a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research exposes the lethal humanitarian cost of sanctions on people in targeted countries. | Francisco Rodríguez, author of the report, explains his findings.

Andrew Green (2023-05-20). Obituary] Zafrullah Chowdhury. thelancet.com Surgeon, public health activist, and champion of health equity. Born on Dec 27, 1941 in what is now Raozan, Bangladesh, he died from chronic kidney disease complications on April 11, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aged 81 years.

Naomi Chinyere Chikezie, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Ebere Angela Okoli, Ifebuche Maureen Onah, Oluwaseun Omolade Adekoya, Greatman Adiela Owhor, Adeniyi Ayinde Abdulwahab (2023-05-20). Correspondence] Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com Health-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for migration are poor working conditions, low remuneration, and a scarcity of career development opportunities. Insecurity and high crime rates also contribute to migration in countries such as South Africa.

Sara A Hurvitz, Giuseppe Curigliano, Anton Egorov, Shahid Ashfaque, Javier Cortés (2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Elif Hindié noted that the optimal treatment sequencing of trastuzumab deruxtecan is still not defined. We agree that the optimal treatment sequence of trastuzumab deruxtecan after disease progression and the outcomes of post-trial therapies are important to investigate. DESTINY-Breast03 was a global trial with participation from 15 different countries. Although data were collected on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Consumer Health: Esophageal cancer — know the signs and reduce your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn the signs of esophageal cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk. Approximately 21,560 new cases of esophageal cancer ‚Äï 17,030 in men and 4,530 in women ‚Äï will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and 16,120 people ‚Äï 12,920 men and 3,200 women ‚Äï will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Consumer Health: What do you know about malaria? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Tuesday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is benign breast disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A mammogram showed a lump in my breast, and my doctor said it's benign breast disease. I'm glad it's not cancer, but I'm still worried. What does this mean? Does it increase my risk of getting breast cancer in the future? ANSWER: Changes to your breasts can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. As you discovered, though, not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can aspirin make your breathing worse? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter's triad, it can be a challenging and long road to diagnosis. Dr. Angela Donaldson, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, focuses her research on this difficult to diagnose condition. Learn about AERD in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but can develop in people of any age and is common in adults as well. Symptoms of asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, talks about the signs and symptoms of asthma in this Mayo Clinic Minute. …

Betsey Piette (2023-05-18). U.S. plagued by lack of affordable housing. workers.org UC Townhomes residents and supporters march for affordable housing, April 2022. This talk was presented at the May 11 webinar: "U.S. Women need what Cuban Women have: Socialism" sponsored by Workers World Party's Women and Gender Oppressed Caucus. I want to dedicate my remarks on housing tonight to Jordan Neely, . . . |

teleSUR (2023-05-19). Syrian President Present at the Arab League Summit Opening. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the 32nd Arab League Summit kicked off in the Saudi city of Jeddah with the participation of Arab leaders to discuss issues that are crucial to the region's stability. | RELATED: | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended the summit for the first time since his country was suspended from the Arab League after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. | Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane del…

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Zimbabwe: Suspected Cholera Cases Surpass 1,000. telesurenglish.net The government of Zimbabwe, in a recent release, has stated that, as of February, the number of suspected of cholera cases in Zimbabwe has resulted in over 1,000, with 288 cases confirmed and 6 fatalities. | Related: | "As of May 16, 2023, a cumulative total of 1,017 suspected cholera cases, six laboratory confirmed deaths, 20 suspected cholera deaths and 288 laboratory confirmed cases were reported," the Ministry of Health an…

WSWS (2023-05-19). Sri Lankan public health system in crisis as doctors warn of rising dengue fever infections. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's response to the worsening health crisis is revealed in its 2023 budget, with 539 billion rupees for the military-police repressive apparatus and just 322 billion rupees for health.

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