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Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead, WHO Investigates

Cape town — A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people

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Brazil’s WHO Centres Strengthen Regional Fight Against Leprosy and Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases

“Integrated skin screenings reduced stigma and improved service uptake, reinforcing the effectiveness of using the skin as an entry point

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Australia Eliminates Trachoma, Ending Infectious Blindness Threat After Decades of Indigenous Health Efforts

“This success reflects sustained commitment, strong partnerships, and a focus on reaching populations most affected by health inequities.” Australia has

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Bali Waste Crisis Deepens as Landfill Closure Leaves Trash Piling Up

Denpasar – Piles of uncollected garbage are building up across Indonesia’s resort island of Bali after authorities restricted access to

WHO Warns Global Hepatitis Elimination Effort Falling Behind

Geneva– The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that progress toward eliminating viral hepatitis remains too slow and uneven, warning

UN says global child vaccine catch-up campaign nears 21 million target despite setbacks

Geneva— The United Nations said on Friday a global campaign to immunize children who missed routine vaccinations during the COVID-19

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At 88, Harry Newton becomes London Marathon’s oldest runner, defying age with enduring participation

“I’ll keep doing it as long as I can.” Harry Newton, an 88-year-old retired grocer from Macclesfield, has become the

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Earthquake Damage to Water Systems in Eastern Afghanistan Drives Humanitarian Response in Displacement Camps

“Every morning, I worried about where to get water… getting clean water became a daily struggle.” Three months after a

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Billions Lack Safe Water as UN Warns Environmental Decline Is Deepening Global Inequality

“Investment in water is an investment in dignity, equality, public health, and sustainable development Environmental degradation and systemic inequality are