Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign last week in Bayelsa state, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with Nigeria having the largest burden in Africa.
Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign last week in Bayelsa state, aiming to prevent severe illness and death from the mosquito-borne disease; the WHO reported 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with Nigeria having the largest burden in Africa.
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Rising Bowel Cancer Rates in Young Adults: A Global Concern
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults globally, with a 3.6% annual increase in England, potentially linked to diet, obesity, and improved detection; the increase is documented across various economies.
Rising Bowel Cancer Rates in Young Adults: A Global Concern
Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults globally, with a 3.6% annual increase in England, potentially linked to diet, obesity, and improved detection; the increase is documented across various economies.
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44% Bias Score
OSF Reorganization: Continued Commitment to Human Rights Amidst Funding Shifts
Despite internal restructuring and program closures, Open Society Foundations (OSF) affirms its commitment to human rights, committing $400 million to green jobs and launching a new program protecting environmental defenders while reducing its global workforce from 800 to 600.
OSF Reorganization: Continued Commitment to Human Rights Amidst Funding Shifts
Despite internal restructuring and program closures, Open Society Foundations (OSF) affirms its commitment to human rights, committing $400 million to green jobs and launching a new program protecting environmental defenders while reducing its global workforce from 800 to 600.
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20% Bias Score
Moroccan Startup Moldiag Fills Critical Mpox Test Shortage in Africa
A Moroccan company, Moldiag, is the first in Africa to produce mpox tests, filling a critical need as the continent battles an outbreak with over 59,000 cases and 1,164 deaths. The $5 tests are already being distributed to several African nations.
Moroccan Startup Moldiag Fills Critical Mpox Test Shortage in Africa
A Moroccan company, Moldiag, is the first in Africa to produce mpox tests, filling a critical need as the continent battles an outbreak with over 59,000 cases and 1,164 deaths. The $5 tests are already being distributed to several African nations.
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44% Bias Score
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 Fälle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeähnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 Fälle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, während die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf Unterernährung u...
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 Fälle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeähnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 Fälle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, während die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf Unterernährung u...
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Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
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DRC Disease Outbreak: 527 Cases, Slow Response Highlights Systemic Issues
A disease outbreak in the remote Panzi region of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has caused 527 reported illnesses and at least 31 deaths, with 225 children affected; poor sample quality hampers identification of the pathogen, while a slow response highlights inadequate infrastruc...
DRC Disease Outbreak: 527 Cases, Slow Response Highlights Systemic Issues
A disease outbreak in the remote Panzi region of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has caused 527 reported illnesses and at least 31 deaths, with 225 children affected; poor sample quality hampers identification of the pathogen, while a slow response highlights inadequate infrastruc...
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36% Bias Score
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
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44% Bias Score
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
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40% Bias Score
Novel Nasal-Spray COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Room-Temperature Stability and Global Accessibility
Tel Aviv University scientists created a cheap, room-temperature-stable, nasal-spray COVID-19 vaccine effective against all variants, addressing cold-chain storage and administration challenges, potentially revolutionizing global vaccination.
Novel Nasal-Spray COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Room-Temperature Stability and Global Accessibility
Tel Aviv University scientists created a cheap, room-temperature-stable, nasal-spray COVID-19 vaccine effective against all variants, addressing cold-chain storage and administration challenges, potentially revolutionizing global vaccination.
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"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
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40% Bias Score
Women-Led Giving: Reshaping Philanthropy for Sustainable Impact
Women are revolutionizing philanthropy by prioritizing collaborative, impactful giving, focusing on systemic change and community empowerment, resulting in more effective and sustainable outcomes.
Women-Led Giving: Reshaping Philanthropy for Sustainable Impact
Women are revolutionizing philanthropy by prioritizing collaborative, impactful giving, focusing on systemic change and community empowerment, resulting in more effective and sustainable outcomes.
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48% Bias Score