China approves first domestic mpox vaccine for clinical trials

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Beginning on Monday ( Sep 9 ), the first Chinese mpox vaccine has been approved for clinical trials in China. The company behind it claims that early studies show promising results and effective immunity protection against the highly infected virus. &nbsp,

The shot was developed by Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, a company of Taiwanese state-owned medical large Sinopharm, which&nbsp, was even responsible for China’s first COVID-19 vaccination at the top of the pandemic in 2020. &nbsp,

There are presently no approved mpox vaccinations in China, and Sinopharm’s new vaccine is anticipated to play a significant role in the country’s control and prevention of the condition, according to the company on its Twitter account on Monday. &nbsp,

According to the statement, the safety and effectiveness of the mpox immunization have been “fully demonstrated by scientific data,” adding that it provides good resistance security against the disease as seen in “non-human animal models.” &nbsp,

A vaccination candidate in China normally goes through three clinical testing before receiving business approval, which can take years, even decades, according to Chinese news site China Daily. &nbsp,

The new vaccine’s release coincides with a rise in mpox cases all over the world. &nbsp,

Previously known as “monkeypox”, the highly infectious disease can spread quickly through close contact. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscular aches and large boil-like skin lesions.

In 2022, China declared mpox a Class B infectious disease, which enables authorities to take preventive measures like limiting gatherings, suspending work and school, or closing off locations when a disease outbreak occurs.

After a newer and more contagious mpox variant was discovered, the World Health Organization in August declared a global public health emergency. &nbsp,

China has to date reported more than 2, 500 mpox cases, which include caseloads in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. &nbsp,

Chinese authorities announced thorough screenings for all foreign arrivals over the next six months earlier this month as they began increasing checks and other preventive measures. &nbsp,

According to officials, this will also apply to all ships and aircraft entering China, as well as containers and goods. &nbsp,

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Sightseeing train in Japan to offer passengers a taste of Singaporean cuisine

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FINE DINING ON A Coach

Dinner on good food on a moving train is not fresh and is typically served on vacation between Chichibu and central Tokyo’s stunning hilly region.
 
Called “52 Tickets of Happiness”, it was launched in 2016. &nbsp,
 
Thus far, the dinner train has served up European, Italian and Chinese classes, and themed drinks and snacks.
 
Yet, it has not been promoted many abroad.
 
Through its engagement with STB, Seibu Railway wants to change that.
 
Japan welcomed a report 21 million email visitors as of July this year, according to the government’s National Tourism Organization.
 
However, the majority of first-time customers do not walk off the beaten path.
 
A lesser-known destination, Chichibu- more than an hour aside from Tokyo- for instance, “is still very comfortable”, said Mr Hirotoshi Tsutsumi, common manager of the sales and marketing division at Seibu Railway. &nbsp,
 
He claimed that there are few visitors and that there are many festivals taking place there. &nbsp,
 
More than one festival is held there during the day, he said, meaning you are more likely to see one while you are there.
 
For individuals, the meal on board will be an practice.
 
Michelin-starred restaurant Tatsuya Noda, who visited Singapore for the first time in July, will become crafting a list of Taiwanese fusion food.
 
” I want to manifest my first-hand knowledge of what has inspired me in the cuisine”, he said.

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Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing two in China

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On southwestern China’s Hainan island, the storms struck Vietnam, killing at least two people and injuring 92 people. According to the state broadcaster CCTV, Yagi caused the removal of around 460, 000 people by attacking trees, causing winds of more than 230kmh, and causing the evacuation of trees. Hainan’s majorContinue Reading

Super Typhoon Yagi kills 2, injures 92 in China

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After crashing into southern China’s Hainan island on Saturday ( Sep 7 ), Super Typhoon Yagi killed at least two people and injured 92 others, according to state media reports from Beijing. The wind lashed Hainan with big rain and windy breezes, leaving at least two useless and 92 injured,Continue Reading

Seniors on Hong Kong’s outlying islands lack access to medical services

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Having CARE OF THE ELDERLY

Residents of Peng Chau, another remote area that is 40 minutes by ferry from the city, also experience a lack of medical care.

Of its almost 6, 000 people, about 1, 000 are older.

Instead of a doctor, residents have four health clinics, including one outpatient center which offers 24-hour second assistance services.

Mr. Jordan Yeng, who co-founded the daycare center Silvermorph Charity, claimed he did it because there was a company distance.

” The aircraft can aid in very serious emergency situations. But in my view, there should be more tools related to providing those long-term treatment, such as childcare areas, such as old houses, or broadening those home base companies, because those are kind of the day-to-day needs”, he said.

His center is also impacted by the same medical labor shortage that plagues the area.

Despite providing a wide range of services including cleaning and meal support, nursing treatment and rehabilitation, the middle only has three full-time team. Mr. Yeng makes up for the lack of workers by employing islands or their families on a freelance base.

Residents of Peng Chau, a program that recruits individuals to assist seniors with everyday tasks, can also benefit from Silvermorph Charity. &nbsp,

” We organise different kinds of activities, including seat dance, stretching, handwriting and drink appreciation”, said project director Derek Tam. &nbsp,

” These activities are great for their physical and mental health- not just exercising, but also building a social circle for them” .&nbsp,

Volunteers visit homes, where they occasionally assist with mild restoration work, despite the fact that the majority of the activities are held at a community center. The program also offers home changes for the old, similar to Silvermorph Charity. &nbsp,

” We help to restore or improve the technology at the elderly’s house, like fixing damaged light flowers, to fluids leaking from the windows. Our participants also assist in installing railings for those in need in bathrooms, according to Mr. Tam.

Although these may seem like small alterations, the elderly’s lives are significantly improved by them.

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