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Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023

A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.

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China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission

A newborn in Jinan, Shandong province, tested negative for hepatitis B, thanks to a successful intervention program combating mother-to-child transmission in China, where the infection rate among children under 5 has dropped to 0.3 percent in 2020 from 0.96 percent in 2006-2008.

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China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission

A newborn in Jinan, Shandong province, tested negative for Hepatitis B, showcasing the success of China's nationwide program to prevent mother-to-child transmission; the program, launched in 2015, utilizes antiviral therapy for pregnant women, timely newborn vaccinations, and immunoglobulin injectio...

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Hepatitis: Differences, Prevention, and Global Impact

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognized the discovery of Hepatitis C virus, a blood-borne disease causing liver inflammation and potentially cirrhosis or liver cancer; vaccines exist for Hepatitis A and B, but not C.

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Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro

Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.

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Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

A large-scale study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found strong links between long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon, and increased dementia risk across approximately 30 million people, primarily in high-income countrie...

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China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission

A newborn in China tested negative for Hepatitis B, demonstrating the success of a nationwide program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus, which has reduced infection rates in children under 5 from 0.96 percent in 2006 to 0.3 percent in 2020.

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Liver Cancer Cases Projected to Rise Sharply by 2050

A new report projects a substantial increase in liver cancer cases by 2050, driven by rising obesity and alcohol consumption, despite a projected decrease in viral hepatitis-related cases; 60% of liver cancer cases are potentially preventable.

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Global Liver Cancer Cases Projected to Rise 76% by 2050

A "Lancet" study projects a 76 percent increase in global liver cell cancer cases by 2050, reaching 1.52 million annually, primarily due to aging populations, Hepatitis infections, and fatty liver disease, with Asia bearing the highest burden and Africa showing the most significant percentage increa...

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Death of Leading Global Health Expert Dr. David Nabarro

Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician and former U.N. official who led responses to major health crises including the COVID-19 pandemic, died Friday at age 75 in Ferney-Voltaire, France, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to global health and mentorship.

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US Destroys $10 Million in Reproductive Health Supplies Amid Outrage

The US government is destroying $10 million in reproductive health supplies due to restrictions on aiding groups that perform or promote abortions, despite offers to redistribute them; this has sparked outrage from advocates and international organizations.

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Air Pollution Significantly Raises Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study

A large study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal found a strong link between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, affecting nearly 30 million people worldwide, mostly in high-income countries.

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