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Anger over arrests in Myanmar at anti-coup protests

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Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup sustained mass protests for an eighth straight day as continuing arrests of junta critics added to anger over the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The pill could be sold in pharmacies without prescription – BBC News

Some contraceptive pills could be sold over the counter in the UK for the first time, the government has said.

It is asking the public for their views on whether two progestogen-only pills, also known as the “mini-pill”, should be available without prescription.

The move has been called “a landmark opportunity in women’s health” that would improve access to contraception.

But there are also concerns about how much the pills would cost and how they would be given out.

The public consultation, which is open until 5 March, concerns two pills: Lovima 75 microgram tablets and Hana 75 microgram tablets.

Source: The pill could be sold in pharmacies without prescription – BBC News

Avian Flu Diary: CDC HAN Advisory: XDR Salmonella Typhi Infections (typhoid fever) Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel

  • All travelers to Pakistan are at risk of getting XDR typhoid fever. Those who are visiting friends or relatives are at higher risk than are tourists and business travelers.
  • Travelers to South Asia, including Pakistan, should take precautions to protect themselves from typhoid fever, including getting a typhoid fever vaccination.
  • Travelers to these areas should also take extra care to follow safe food and water guidelines.

Source: Avian Flu Diary: CDC HAN Advisory: XDR Salmonella Typhi Infections Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel