Fidic's Future Uncertain After Patarroyo's Death
The death of Colombian scientist Manuel Elkin Patarroyo on January 9th leaves his foundation, Fidic, facing legal battles over alleged animal cruelty, financial instability, and potential relocation, jeopardizing its future despite its significant contributions to scientific research.
Fidic's Future Uncertain After Patarroyo's Death
The death of Colombian scientist Manuel Elkin Patarroyo on January 9th leaves his foundation, Fidic, facing legal battles over alleged animal cruelty, financial instability, and potential relocation, jeopardizing its future despite its significant contributions to scientific research.
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52% Bias Score
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes with Toxic Semen Show Promise in Combating Tropical Diseases
Australian scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" using genetically engineered mosquitoes with venomous semen to control the spread of malaria and dengue fever; initial trials on fruit flies showed promising results, with further trials planned for mosquitoes.
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48% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Mosquito-Delivered Malaria Vaccine Shows 89% Success in Small Trial
Dutch researchers successfully used genetically modified mosquitoes to deliver a malaria vaccine, achieving an 89% success rate in a small trial with the GA2 vaccine; larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy and long-term immune response.
Mosquito-Delivered Malaria Vaccine Shows 89% Success in Small Trial
Dutch researchers successfully used genetically modified mosquitoes to deliver a malaria vaccine, achieving an 89% success rate in a small trial with the GA2 vaccine; larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy and long-term immune response.
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36% Bias Score
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
"Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign Amidst High Case Numbers"
"Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign in Bayelsa state last week, 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."
"Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Campaign Amidst High Case Numbers"
"Nigeria launched a malaria vaccination campaign in Bayelsa state last week, 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."
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Order to Halt USAID Funding Cripples African Healthcare
President Trump's order to halt US funding for global health programs through USAID immediately impacts HIV, TB, and Malaria treatment in Africa, potentially increasing mortality and reversing decades of progress in disease control, while some African nations have domestic pharmaceutical capacity, i...
Trump's Order to Halt USAID Funding Cripples African Healthcare
President Trump's order to halt US funding for global health programs through USAID immediately impacts HIV, TB, and Malaria treatment in Africa, potentially increasing mortality and reversing decades of progress in disease control, while some African nations have domestic pharmaceutical capacity, i...
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40% Bias Score
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
Nigeria Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria launched its first malaria vaccination campaign on December 2, 2024, using the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in two high-risk states, aiming to reduce the disease's burden that caused 31% of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
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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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36% Bias Score
Malaria Suspected in Congo Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing nearly 400 cases and over 30 deaths, is suspected to be malaria after initial tests showed nine out of twelve samples positive. The World Health Organization is assisting local health officials, facing challenges due to the area's rem...
Malaria Suspected in Congo Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing nearly 400 cases and over 30 deaths, is suspected to be malaria after initial tests showed nine out of twelve samples positive. The World Health Organization is assisting local health officials, facing challenges due to the area's rem...
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36% Bias Score