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Chronic Hepatitis B: Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment by World Health Organization

Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has released new guidelines aimed at preventing, diagnosing, treating, and providing care for individuals with chronic hepatitis B infection. The policy brief, issued on March 29, 2024, underscores the importance of addressing this public health concern globally. According to the World Health Organization, hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic diseases. The guidelines provided in the policy brief …

Healthcare Executive Transitions to Venture Capital to Lead Transformation of Summa Health System into For-Profit Organization with Tech Solutions and Innovations

Salt Lake City, Utah – Once a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, Dr. Marc Harrison made an unconventional career move by joining venture firm General Catalyst in late 2022. With a background in leading medical systems, including a recent stint as CEO of Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, Harrison now spearheads a unique venture to transform Summa Health, a nonprofit health system in northeast Ohio. Under the new ownership of General Catalyst, Summa Health is …

Pro-Trump Organization Criticizes VP Harris Over Decade-Old Crime Case

Washington – A political group supporting former President Donald Trump recently launched a public attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming her for a murder that occurred over a decade ago. The case, involving the tragic killing of 17-year-old Jamiel Shaw Jr. by an undocumented immigrant, dates back to 2008, long before Harris held national office. The group’s campaign has dredged up an event from Los Angeles, contrasting Harris’s then-role as San Francisco’s district attorney …

Lobby Organization Files Lawsuit in Arusha Over Fatalities During Protests

Arusha, Tanzania — A civil rights organization has brought a case before the High Court in Arusha, seeking retribution and accountability for the deaths of several protesters during recent demonstrations in the city. This legal action highlights a growing concern over civic freedoms and the safety of demonstrators in Tanzania. The lawsuit emerges in the wake of the deaths of five individuals who were part of a protest advocating for various political reforms. Representatives of …

“Retirement” Britain’s Biggest Independent Organization Criticizes Proposal to Raise State Retirement Age to 71

London, England – Critics of a proposal to raise the state retirement age to 71 warn that it will disproportionately affect middle-aged individuals. The proposal has sparked concerns from the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), which represents over 1.15 million members, as well as former pensions minister, Ros Altmann. The NPC expressed that the proposal does not accurately reflect the challenges of aging in the UK. General Secretary Jan Shortt highlighted that the increase in the …

Resignation Scandal Erupts Over Allegations of Abuse and Bullying in Miss USA Organization

New York City, USA – The recent resignations of Miss USA 2023, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA 2023, UmaSofia Srivastava, have sparked controversy and raised questions about the treatment of pageant queens. Both young women stepped down from their titles within a day of each other, citing reasons that have now been brought to light by their mothers. In a statement to Good Morning America, the mothers of the former beauty queens revealed that …