\"Drug Addiction Epidemic Worsens: Prevention Must Address Root Causes\"\
The drug addiction epidemic in the country is worsening, with rising numbers of addicts at younger ages, increasing infection risks, and the urgent need for prevention focusing on social and psychological factors rather than solely on consequences.
\"Drug Addiction Epidemic Worsens: Prevention Must Address Root Causes\"\
The drug addiction epidemic in the country is worsening, with rising numbers of addicts at younger ages, increasing infection risks, and the urgent need for prevention focusing on social and psychological factors rather than solely on consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: 611 Deaths, Hospital Strain
France experienced a severe influenza epidemic (January 6-12), with a 7.3% increase in influenza-related deaths (611 total), significantly impacting hospitals, especially children under five; however, hospitalizations for older age groups decreased; three strains of the virus are circulating, and va...
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: 611 Deaths, Hospital Strain
France experienced a severe influenza epidemic (January 6-12), with a 7.3% increase in influenza-related deaths (611 total), significantly impacting hospitals, especially children under five; however, hospitalizations for older age groups decreased; three strains of the virus are circulating, and va...
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24% Bias Score
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
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24% Bias Score
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
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24% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg saw a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024, rising from 298 to 4,450, exceeding 22,000 nationwide—the highest since 2013—primarily affecting children under 15, largely due to reduced pathogen circulation and vaccination gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg saw a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024, rising from 298 to 4,450, exceeding 22,000 nationwide—the highest since 2013—primarily affecting children under 15, largely due to reduced pathogen circulation and vaccination gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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52% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
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40% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: Over 12.6 Million Cases in 2024
The Americas are experiencing a record-breaking dengue fever outbreak in 2024, with over 12.6 million cases and 7,713 deaths, exceeding previous years by 175%, primarily due to climate events, population growth, and unplanned urbanization causing inadequate sanitation.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Americas: Over 12.6 Million Cases in 2024
The Americas are experiencing a record-breaking dengue fever outbreak in 2024, with over 12.6 million cases and 7,713 deaths, exceeding previous years by 175%, primarily due to climate events, population growth, and unplanned urbanization causing inadequate sanitation.
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24% Bias Score
"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"
"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."
"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"
"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."
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24% Bias Score