Global Health News Briefs: From Vaccines to Medical Ethical Dilemmas
A brief summary of current health news: The US is donating 1 million mpox vaccines to Africa, a child in the UK survives the withdrawal of life support, Swiss police arrest people over a controversial suicide capsule, Amgen's experimental drug meets its goals, and other significant health-related developments.

In a landmark move, the United States has pledged to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses and $500 million to African countries to combat the ongoing outbreak. Announced by President Joe Biden at the United Nations General Assembly, the initiative aims to boost the global response to the crisis, urging other nations to follow suit.
In an exceptional medical case in the UK, a young child born with severe disabilities has defied expectations by surviving the withdrawal of life-support treatment. The British judiciary has ruled that the four-year-old boy, who faced numerous health challenges, should receive full treatment again.
Swiss authorities have detained several individuals following the first use of a controversial 'Sarco' suicide capsule. The capsule was deployed in the northern canton of Schaffhausen, marking a concerning development in assisted-suicide technology.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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