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Covid-19 will be with us forever, says flu expert
Dr Richard Webby says the virus is now a year-round issue.
Mpox explained: What you need to know about the latest variant
The WHO has declared mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years.
Healthcare experts discuss ‘Disease X’ at Davos
Disease X was coined by the World Health Organization in 2018.
Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings
It comes as the most prominent variant spread globally.
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
Coalition's WHO policy baffles public health expert
Public health academic cannot understand the Government’s 'incoherent' approach.
WHO asks China for details on surge of respiratory illness in children
New York Times: Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals have raised red flags.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
'Possibly carcinogenic to humans': Bombshell discovery about Diet Coke sweetener
Telegraph: Why you should think twice before reaching for a diet fizzy drink.
Shane Jones: World Health Organisation needs reform - not fattening
Opinion: Proposal for agency to be given binding legal powers over countries needs outing.
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
Covid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael Baker
He emphasised the need for caution in easing our few remaining protections.
No longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19
The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
Deadly virus outbreak prompts travel warning for these three destinations
No approved vaccines or antiviral treatments currently exist for the virus.
Scientists uncover new Covid origin clue
Expert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.
World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations
WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.
Covid conspiracy theories soar after report of origins
Each attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.
Ebola-like virus kills nine in Equatorial Guinea
A fresh outbreak of one of the world's deadliest diseases has infected hundreds.
China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed
The reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.
2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on record
We should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.
WHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’
Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.
Super-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surge
The arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".
WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat
Warning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.
Swarm of Covid sub-variants developing ‘qualities of concern’
More than 300 Omicron off-shoots are circulating the globe.
Eminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airport
The head of the African CDC says he was mistreated, travelling to Frankfurt.
Opinion: Ministry of Health 'has thrown the homophobes a bone'
'There is no evidence that monkeypox is an STD and the MOH needs to be clear about this.'