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A Monarch’s Message: King Charles III Opens Up About Cancer Journey

                                        King Charles will address the nation regarding his cancer diagnosis and recovery. King Charles III will deliver a rare televised message tonight, reflecting on his cancer diagnosis and recovery while urging the public to prioritize early screening. The address, recorded at Clarence House, marks one of the most open disclosures ever made by a British monarch regarding personal health. Diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, the King has undergone nearly two years of treatment. His decision to share his journey publicly represents a significant departure from royal tradition, as the monarchy has historically kept medical matters private. During the broadcast, Charles is expected to highlight the importance of early detection and screening, emphasizing how timely medical intervention can save lives. The message forms part of the...

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Hospitals in China Overwhelmed with Post-Covid Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Among Children

 


According to recent news reports, hospitals in Beijing and northern China are struggling to cope with a surge of children with respiratory illnesses as the country enters its first winter since relaxing stringent Covid-19 controls nearly one year ago.

The situation has become so dire that wait times to see doctors stretch for hours, with hundreds of patients queuing at some children’s hospitals in major cities across northern China . An official at the Beijing Children’s Hospital told state media that the current average of more than 7,000 daily patients “far exceeds the hospital’s capacity”.

he World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China to provide more information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and “reported clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children”. Health officials in Beijing and other major cities in northern China have said typical seasonal illnesses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as mycoplasma pneumonia – a bacterial infection that typically causes mild infection and commonly affects children – were driving causes .


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