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EU announces investment in health of almost €170M plan

iraqnewsflash.comOctober 10, 2026

by iraqnewsflash.comOctober 10, 2026065

European leaders confirmed substantial financial commitments to strengthen medical infrastructure across the African continent ahead of the World Health Summit in Berlin. Official reports detail...

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Austria heatwave drives record high and €1.4bn damage

iraqnewsflash.comAugust 3, 2026August 4, 2026

by iraqnewsflash.comAugust 3, 2026August 4, 2026074

Austria set a new July temperature record on July 31 as extreme heat spread across eastern regions. A weather station in Wieselburg, Lower Austria, measured...

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Ayurveda vs science: Decoding the cold water conundrum

iraqnewsflash.comJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

by iraqnewsflash.comJune 2, 2023June 2, 20230453

The temperature at which we consume water has long been a topic of debate, with Ayurvedic traditions suggesting caution regarding cold water consumption. In contrast,...

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EU endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children

iraqnewsflash.comMay 30, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comMay 30, 20210524

The European Commission on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12, paving the way for a broader roll-out in...

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Dubai Ruler announces Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital

iraqnewsflash.comApril 28, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 28, 20210542

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Al Jalila...

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Fitbit announces Luxe – a fitness and wellness tracker

iraqnewsflash.comApril 20, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 20, 20210593

Fitbit announced Fitbit Luxe, a fashion-forward fitness and wellness tracker designed to help you take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness. Luxe...

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Abu Dhabi doctors save lives of Emiratis with intricate surgery

iraqnewsflash.comApril 14, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 14, 20210521

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has carried out UAE's first deep brain stimulation operations saving the lives of four Emirati nationals from Parkinson’s disease. The surgeries,...

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Great demand in USA for fake vaccine cards

iraqnewsflash.comApril 2, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 2, 20210526

Multiple news outlets across the U.S. are reporting a rise in counterfeit COVID-19 vaccine cards, leading to a 300% growth in advertisements on the dark...

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Copper kills up to 99.9% of bacteria on transit surfaces

iraqnewsflash.comMarch 27, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comMarch 27, 20210469

Results from TransLink’s industry-leading trial show that copper is effective at killing bacteria on high-touch transit surfaces. Based on sample-testing performed on transit and in...

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Oman research reveals psychological impact of COVID-19

iraqnewsflash.comMarch 20, 2021

by iraqnewsflash.comMarch 20, 20210562

An Omani study in which 1,580 citizens and residents took part shows that 30% of them, the majority being women, suffered moments of anxiety and...