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World Day for Safety and Health at Work is being observed on Sunday. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of workplace safety and health issues. In many parts of the world, national authorities, trade unions, employers' organizations and safety and health practitioners organize activities to celebrate the day.

A US study suggests that regular physical activity lasting 45 minutes three to five times a week can reduce poor mental health. A total of 1.2 million people reported their activity levels for a month and rated their mental wellbeing. The study found that people who exercised had 1.5 fewer bad days a month than non-exercisers. All types of activity were found to improve mental health no matter people's age or gender, including doing the housework and looking after the children.

The United Nations say the number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year. The UN body World Health Organization said Africa had witnessed the most dramatic rise up seven hundred percent. Outbreaks have also hit Brazil, Pakistan, Yemen, causing many deaths. Ukraine, Madagascar and India have been worst affected by the disease. Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can sometimes lead to serious health complications, including infections of the lungs and brain.