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Polio Resurgence in Pakistan: Violence and Misinformation Hamper Eradication Efforts
Pakistan faces a polio resurgence amidst violence against vaccinators, fueled by conspiracy theories and hampered by reduced international support, affecting particularly vulnerable populations in impoverished regions near the Afghan border; in 2022, 74 wild poliovirus infections were reported, drop...
Polio Resurgence in Pakistan: Violence and Misinformation Hamper Eradication Efforts
Pakistan faces a polio resurgence amidst violence against vaccinators, fueled by conspiracy theories and hampered by reduced international support, affecting particularly vulnerable populations in impoverished regions near the Afghan border; in 2022, 74 wild poliovirus infections were reported, drop...
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44% Bias Score
Pakistan's Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect 45.4 Million Children
Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2025 during the first week of February, aiming to vaccinate over 45.4 million children under 5 across 159 districts with two doses of the oral polio vaccine, delivered by over 400,000 frontline workers to provide lifetime protection against th...
Pakistan's Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect 45.4 Million Children
Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2025 during the first week of February, aiming to vaccinate over 45.4 million children under 5 across 159 districts with two doses of the oral polio vaccine, delivered by over 400,000 frontline workers to provide lifetime protection against th...
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44% Bias Score
McConnell Falls at Capitol, Uses Wheelchair; Office Says He's Fine
Senator Mitch McConnell, 82, fell down a small set of stairs at the Capitol on Wednesday but is reportedly "fine". His office stated he's using a wheelchair as a precaution due to childhood polio. This latest health incident follows numerous previous issues.
McConnell Falls at Capitol, Uses Wheelchair; Office Says He's Fine
Senator Mitch McConnell, 82, fell down a small set of stairs at the Capitol on Wednesday but is reportedly "fine". His office stated he's using a wheelchair as a precaution due to childhood polio. This latest health incident follows numerous previous issues.
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44% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
Poliovirus Detected in 14 European Cities, Raising Vaccination Concerns
Type 2 poliovirus was detected in sewage systems across 14 European cities in 2024, prompting the ECDC to urge increased vaccination and surveillance due to insufficient childhood vaccination rates and a resurgence of polio cases linked to a Nigerian strain.
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40% Bias Score
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
Senators Prep for Kennedy Hearings, Addressing Anti-Vaccine Concerns
Democratic senators held a roundtable with health experts to prepare for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary confirmation hearings, focusing on countering his anti-vaccine views and misinformation, such as the false claim linking vaccines to autism, to prevent potential damage to public health.
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52% Bias Score
"Low Vaccination Rates Threaten Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in Germany"
"Germany's vaccination rates for diphtheria and polio are alarmingly low, with only 21% of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio and 64% against diphtheria, potentially leading to outbreaks of these largely eradicated diseases."
"Low Vaccination Rates Threaten Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in Germany"
"Germany's vaccination rates for diphtheria and polio are alarmingly low, with only 21% of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio and 64% against diphtheria, potentially leading to outbreaks of these largely eradicated diseases."
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40% Bias Score
Somalia Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Amidst Resurgence
Somalia launched a two-day polio vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million children under five due to a recent resurgence of the disease after its eradication in 2017; the campaign aims to prevent further spread and disability.
Somalia Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Amidst Resurgence
Somalia launched a two-day polio vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million children under five due to a recent resurgence of the disease after its eradication in 2017; the campaign aims to prevent further spread and disability.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Foreign Aid Pause Cripples Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. pause on foreign aid, impacting programs fighting polio, HIV, and other diseases, has caused an immediate stop to HIV services in 50 countries, leaving almost 60,000 people in Myanmar without access to care; the WHO is seeking solutions, including a $50 billion endowment.
U.S. Foreign Aid Pause Cripples Global Health Initiatives
The U.S. pause on foreign aid, impacting programs fighting polio, HIV, and other diseases, has caused an immediate stop to HIV services in 50 countries, leaving almost 60,000 people in Myanmar without access to care; the WHO is seeking solutions, including a $50 billion endowment.
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44% Bias Score
McConnell Falls at Capitol, Uses Wheelchair as Precaution
On Wednesday, Senator Mitch McConnell fell down a flight of stairs at the Capitol but is reportedly "fine," using a wheelchair as a precaution due to lingering polio effects, though this incident adds to a series of recent health concerns.
McConnell Falls at Capitol, Uses Wheelchair as Precaution
On Wednesday, Senator Mitch McConnell fell down a flight of stairs at the Capitol but is reportedly "fine," using a wheelchair as a precaution due to lingering polio effects, though this incident adds to a series of recent health concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine History Under Scrutiny Amidst HHS Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary is facing scrutiny due to his past anti-vaccine stance, despite recent claims of support for the polio vaccine; his confirmation could impact public health initiatives, particularly polio eradication efforts, given the millions of lives saved by p...
Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine History Under Scrutiny Amidst HHS Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary is facing scrutiny due to his past anti-vaccine stance, despite recent claims of support for the polio vaccine; his confirmation could impact public health initiatives, particularly polio eradication efforts, given the millions of lives saved by p...
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48% Bias Score
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
Global Polio Eradication: A Success Story of Science and Collaboration
The development of the polio vaccine in the U.S. and subsequent global eradication efforts, spearheaded by Rotary International, have reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, showcasing the power of scientific innovation and international collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain
German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.
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36% Bias Score
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