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Spain Begins Evacuation From Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship

Tenerife— Spanish authorities on Sunday began evacuating passengers from the cruise vessel MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak linked to

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WHO Chief Flies to Spain as Authorities Prepare Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation

Geneva — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Spain on Saturday to coordinate with Spanish authorities ahead of the evacuation of

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US Public Health Capacity Faces Scrutiny as WHO Monitors Limited Human Transmission in Hantavirus Outbreak

“Any vacuum, any space which is not covered, actually gives advantage to the virus,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said

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Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills Civil Defense Rescuer Despite Truce

Beirut— An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense on Friday, the rescue organization said,

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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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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

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