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Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Lenacapavir: A Highly Effective but Expensive HIV Drug
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug from Gilead, offers near-100% efficacy with twice-yearly injections but faces accessibility challenges due to its $40,000 annual cost, although Gilead is negotiating lower prices in 120 low-income countries.
Lenacapavir: A Highly Effective but Expensive HIV Drug
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug from Gilead, offers near-100% efficacy with twice-yearly injections but faces accessibility challenges due to its $40,000 annual cost, although Gilead is negotiating lower prices in 120 low-income countries.
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60% Bias Score
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
Rise in European HIV Diagnoses in 2023
A new report reveals a 2.4% increase in new HIV diagnoses across 47 European countries in 2023, reaching 113,000 cases, despite a global decline; increased testing is cited as a contributing factor, yet around 30% of those with HIV remain undiagnosed.
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20% Bias Score
World's Most Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
This article details eight of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria according to the WHO, outlining their characteristics, the diseases they cause, and the global health threat they pose.
World's Most Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
This article details eight of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria according to the WHO, outlining their characteristics, the diseases they cause, and the global health threat they pose.
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20% Bias Score
Measles Cases Surge Globally
Global measles cases surged by over 20% in 2023, causing significant deaths, primarily due to decreased vaccination rates.
Measles Cases Surge Globally
Global measles cases surged by over 20% in 2023, causing significant deaths, primarily due to decreased vaccination rates.
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40% Bias Score
Global Measles Outbreak: A WHO-CDC Report
A joint report by WHO and CDC reveals a significant global surge in measles cases in 2023, primarily due to low vaccination rates. The European region also experienced a dramatic increase.
Global Measles Outbreak: A WHO-CDC Report
A joint report by WHO and CDC reveals a significant global surge in measles cases in 2023, primarily due to low vaccination rates. The European region also experienced a dramatic increase.
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0% Bias Score
Nigeria's 65th National Council on Health Prioritizes Universal Health Coverage
The 65th Nigerian National Council on Health, held November 21-25, 2024 in Maiduguri, focused on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, with 1,150 delegates addressing health workforce development, community engagement, and digital health innovations, and Borno State committing to rai...
Nigeria's 65th National Council on Health Prioritizes Universal Health Coverage
The 65th Nigerian National Council on Health, held November 21-25, 2024 in Maiduguri, focused on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, with 1,150 delegates addressing health workforce development, community engagement, and digital health innovations, and Borno State committing to rai...
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28% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Exposes Healthcare System Weaknesses
The Mpox outbreak in Africa has resulted in over 60,000 cases and 1,164 deaths this year, highlighting the continent's weak healthcare infrastructure, limited testing capacity, and insufficient vaccine production, particularly impacting children.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Exposes Healthcare System Weaknesses
The Mpox outbreak in Africa has resulted in over 60,000 cases and 1,164 deaths this year, highlighting the continent's weak healthcare infrastructure, limited testing capacity, and insufficient vaccine production, particularly impacting children.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Approves New Mpox Vaccine
The World Health Organization approves a new mpox vaccine for emergency use, boosting global efforts to combat the ongoing outbreak.
WHO Approves New Mpox Vaccine
The World Health Organization approves a new mpox vaccine for emergency use, boosting global efforts to combat the ongoing outbreak.
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24% Bias Score
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Crisis
This article examines the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and proposes innovative funding models to encourage the development of new antibiotics.
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Crisis
This article examines the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and proposes innovative funding models to encourage the development of new antibiotics.
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40% Bias Score
Global Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Global Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination urges G20 leaders to increase access to vaccines, screening, and treatment to eliminate cervical cancer.
Global Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Global Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination urges G20 leaders to increase access to vaccines, screening, and treatment to eliminate cervical cancer.
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32% Bias Score
Global Measles Outbreak: 2023 Report
A joint WHO and CDC report reveals a significant surge in global measles cases in 2023, primarily due to insufficient vaccination rates. Europe saw a dramatic increase, while Africa reported the most cases.
Global Measles Outbreak: 2023 Report
A joint WHO and CDC report reveals a significant surge in global measles cases in 2023, primarily due to insufficient vaccination rates. Europe saw a dramatic increase, while Africa reported the most cases.
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0% Bias Score
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