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AI Chatbot Significantly Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates in China
A study in China found that parents using an AI chatbot to learn about the HPV vaccine were three times more likely to vaccinate their children, with an eight-fold increase in rural areas; this improved vaccine literacy and consultations with healthcare workers.
AI Chatbot Significantly Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates in China
A study in China found that parents using an AI chatbot to learn about the HPV vaccine were three times more likely to vaccinate their children, with an eight-fold increase in rural areas; this improved vaccine literacy and consultations with healthcare workers.
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56% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Force WHO to Reduce Operations, Lay Off Staff
Due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024 and 2025 and reduced aid from other nations, the WHO faces a $560-650 million budget deficit, necessitating staff layoffs and operational restructuring, with the most significant impact expected at its Geneva headquarters.
US Funding Cuts Force WHO to Reduce Operations, Lay Off Staff
Due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024 and 2025 and reduced aid from other nations, the WHO faces a $560-650 million budget deficit, necessitating staff layoffs and operational restructuring, with the most significant impact expected at its Geneva headquarters.
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36% Bias Score
China's Vaccine Advancements Drive Public Health Gains and Global Supply Chain Contribution
China's 2025 National Vaccines and Health Conference highlighted the country's vaccine development breakthroughs, including domestically produced HPV and Ebola vaccines, leading to significant public health improvements and a growing role in the global vaccine supply chain.
China's Vaccine Advancements Drive Public Health Gains and Global Supply Chain Contribution
China's 2025 National Vaccines and Health Conference highlighted the country's vaccine development breakthroughs, including domestically produced HPV and Ebola vaccines, leading to significant public health improvements and a growing role in the global vaccine supply chain.
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52% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infects 2 billion people latently and kills 1 million annually, despite available treatments and a vaccine; COVID-19 hampered progress, making TB the world's deadliest infectious disease; eradication requires multi-sectoral action and increased fun...
Tuberculosis Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infects 2 billion people latently and kills 1 million annually, despite available treatments and a vaccine; COVID-19 hampered progress, making TB the world's deadliest infectious disease; eradication requires multi-sectoral action and increased fun...
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
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24% Bias Score
UK Sees Sharpest Rise in Tuberculosis Cases Since 1971
Anja Madhvani, a UK citizen, contracted tuberculosis (TB) in Morocco in 2018, initially misdiagnosed; the UK saw a 13% rise in TB cases in 2023, the largest since 1971, linked to social deprivation and COVID-19 disruptions.
UK Sees Sharpest Rise in Tuberculosis Cases Since 1971
Anja Madhvani, a UK citizen, contracted tuberculosis (TB) in Morocco in 2018, initially misdiagnosed; the UK saw a 13% rise in TB cases in 2023, the largest since 1971, linked to social deprivation and COVID-19 disruptions.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Faces $650 Million Budget Shortfall, Forces Staff Cuts
The World Health Organization faces a $560-$650 million budget shortfall for 2026-2027 due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024-2025 and reduced aid from other countries, forcing the WHO to cut its leadership team from 12 to 7 members and reduce the number of departments from 76 to 34.
WHO Faces $650 Million Budget Shortfall, Forces Staff Cuts
The World Health Organization faces a $560-$650 million budget shortfall for 2026-2027 due to the US withholding its contributions for 2024-2025 and reduced aid from other countries, forcing the WHO to cut its leadership team from 12 to 7 members and reduce the number of departments from 76 to 34.
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40% Bias Score
Jamaican Sickle Cell Research Pioneer Graham Serjeant Dies at 86
British doctor Graham Serjeant, who died aged 86, conducted groundbreaking research on sickle cell disease in Jamaica for over 50 years, impacting treatment and challenging previous medical understandings.
Jamaican Sickle Cell Research Pioneer Graham Serjeant Dies at 86
British doctor Graham Serjeant, who died aged 86, conducted groundbreaking research on sickle cell disease in Jamaica for over 50 years, impacting treatment and challenging previous medical understandings.
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20% Bias Score
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Tuberculosis Cases
The UK experienced a 13% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023, the largest annual increase since 1971, reaching 5,480 cases; this surge, affecting both UK-born individuals and immigrants, is linked to healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying social issues.
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Tuberculosis Cases
The UK experienced a 13% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023, the largest annual increase since 1971, reaching 5,480 cases; this surge, affecting both UK-born individuals and immigrants, is linked to healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying social issues.
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16% Bias Score
US Foreign Aid Freeze and WHO Withdrawal Cripple Global Health Initiatives
President Trump's freeze on US foreign aid, including a significant portion of humanitarian assistance, and the US withdrawal from the WHO have severely impacted global health initiatives, particularly in regions like Gaza and Sudan facing conflict and disease outbreaks. This has also compromised in...
US Foreign Aid Freeze and WHO Withdrawal Cripple Global Health Initiatives
President Trump's freeze on US foreign aid, including a significant portion of humanitarian assistance, and the US withdrawal from the WHO have severely impacted global health initiatives, particularly in regions like Gaza and Sudan facing conflict and disease outbreaks. This has also compromised in...
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56% Bias Score
Resurgent Tuberculosis in UK: A 13% Rise in 2023
Anja Madhvani contracted tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 after an ultramarathon in Morocco, highlighting a 13% rise in UK TB cases in 2023—the largest annual increase since 1971—linked to delayed diagnoses and social inequalities.
Resurgent Tuberculosis in UK: A 13% Rise in 2023
Anja Madhvani contracted tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 after an ultramarathon in Morocco, highlighting a 13% rise in UK TB cases in 2023—the largest annual increase since 1971—linked to delayed diagnoses and social inequalities.
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32% Bias Score
Over 3 Million Children Died in 2022 Due to Antibiotic Resistance
A new study reveals that over 3 million children died in 2022 from drug-resistant infections, a tenfold increase over three years, with Africa and Southeast Asia disproportionately affected; this highlights the urgent need for improved antibiotic stewardship and the development of new treatments.
Over 3 Million Children Died in 2022 Due to Antibiotic Resistance
A new study reveals that over 3 million children died in 2022 from drug-resistant infections, a tenfold increase over three years, with Africa and Southeast Asia disproportionately affected; this highlights the urgent need for improved antibiotic stewardship and the development of new treatments.
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32% Bias Score
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