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Trump Administration Cancels $766 Million Moderna Flu Vaccine Contract
The Trump administration cancelled two Moderna contracts worth $766 million for H5N1 bird flu vaccines following positive trial results, citing insufficient testing of mRNA technology, despite a prior US bird flu outbreak resulting in one death.
Trump Administration Cancels $766 Million Moderna Flu Vaccine Contract
The Trump administration cancelled two Moderna contracts worth $766 million for H5N1 bird flu vaccines following positive trial results, citing insufficient testing of mRNA technology, despite a prior US bird flu outbreak resulting in one death.
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44% Bias Score
HHS Terminates Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
The US Department of Health and Human Services terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine due to safety and ethical concerns, despite Moderna's positive trial results, leaving the future of the project uncertain and raising concerns about pandemic prepa...
HHS Terminates Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
The US Department of Health and Human Services terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine due to safety and ethical concerns, despite Moderna's positive trial results, leaving the future of the project uncertain and raising concerns about pandemic prepa...
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56% Bias Score
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Bus Ride to a Million Lives Saved, but Future Threats Loom
A chance meeting between two epidemiologists on a London bus spurred the rapid development of dexamethasone, a life-saving COVID-19 treatment, showcasing the UK's scientific capabilities and its crucial role in the global pandemic response, but also highlighting the need for increased investment in ...
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Bus Ride to a Million Lives Saved, but Future Threats Loom
A chance meeting between two epidemiologists on a London bus spurred the rapid development of dexamethasone, a life-saving COVID-19 treatment, showcasing the UK's scientific capabilities and its crucial role in the global pandemic response, but also highlighting the need for increased investment in ...
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China's Key Role in Securing the WHO Pandemic Agreement
China actively participated in negotiating the WHO Pandemic Agreement, advocating for multilateralism and fair access to health products for developing nations, focusing surveillance on diseases with pandemic potential and clarifying information-sharing mechanisms, working within the 'Friends of Fai...
China's Key Role in Securing the WHO Pandemic Agreement
China actively participated in negotiating the WHO Pandemic Agreement, advocating for multilateralism and fair access to health products for developing nations, focusing surveillance on diseases with pandemic potential and clarifying information-sharing mechanisms, working within the 'Friends of Fai...
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32% Bias Score
WHO Adopts New Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a new global accord on pandemic preparedness and response in Geneva, aiming for equitable access to healthcare resources following the inequities of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
WHO Adopts New Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a new global accord on pandemic preparedness and response in Geneva, aiming for equitable access to healthcare resources following the inequities of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
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48% Bias Score
Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.
U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.
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Global Health Funding Cuts Threaten Pandemic Preparedness
Reduced health funding threatens global pandemic preparedness; the EIB and GAVI's €600 million COVAX collaboration delivered nearly 2 billion vaccine doses, showcasing successful international partnerships; investments in regional vaccine production, particularly in Africa, are crucial for future re...
Global Health Funding Cuts Threaten Pandemic Preparedness
Reduced health funding threatens global pandemic preparedness; the EIB and GAVI's €600 million COVAX collaboration delivered nearly 2 billion vaccine doses, showcasing successful international partnerships; investments in regional vaccine production, particularly in Africa, are crucial for future re...
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28% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty; China Advocates Multilateralism
The World Health Assembly adopted a new pandemic treaty on May 22, 2024, in Geneva, with China playing a significant role in its negotiation, advocating for multilateralism and equitable access to health resources for developing nations.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty; China Advocates Multilateralism
The World Health Assembly adopted a new pandemic treaty on May 22, 2024, in Geneva, with China playing a significant role in its negotiation, advocating for multilateralism and equitable access to health resources for developing nations.
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WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
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52% Bias Score
WHO Faces $1.7 Billion Budget Gap, Seeks Increased Funding
The World Health Organization (WHO) faces a $1.7 billion budget gap due to reduced funding from the U.S. and other countries, impacting its ability to address global health crises; member states are expected to agree to raise annual dues by 20% and a new pandemic treaty to improve WHO's finances and...
WHO Faces $1.7 Billion Budget Gap, Seeks Increased Funding
The World Health Organization (WHO) faces a $1.7 billion budget gap due to reduced funding from the U.S. and other countries, impacting its ability to address global health crises; member states are expected to agree to raise annual dues by 20% and a new pandemic treaty to improve WHO's finances and...
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44% Bias Score
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
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52% Bias Score
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