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Zombie Drug" Crisis in Cuba: Synthetic Drug Addiction Spreads Amidst Economic Hardship

A cheap, highly-addictive synthetic drug, colloquially known as "químico," is causing a surge in addiction in Cuba, impacting young people from various backgrounds, and prompting government action amidst the country's economic crisis.

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Minneapolis School Shooting: Two Children Killed, FBI Investigating as Hate Crime

A mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Thursday killed two children and injured 17 others; the shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, died by suicide; the FBI is investigating it as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism.

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87 Deaths in Argentina Linked to Contaminated Fentanyl

At least 87 deaths in Argentina are linked to contaminated fentanyl ampoules produced by Laboratorio Ramallo in December 2024 and distributed to over 200 medical centers; Health Minister Mario Lugones blames negligence and potential corruption within the regulatory agency, Iname.

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Argentina Charges HLB Pharma Group After Contaminated Fentanyl Kills 68

Argentina filed a criminal complaint against HLB Pharma Group on August 5th, 2025, for allegedly falsifying an import certificate for opiates, leading to contaminated fentanyl that killed 68 people and infected 19 others across various provinces.

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High Student Suicide Rate in India Prompts National Task Force

In 2022, 13,000 Indian students died by suicide, representing 7.6% of all suicides; intense academic pressure, lack of mental health support, and rigid societal expectations are cited as key factors, prompting a national task force to address this "epidemic".

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Fentanyl Contamination Kills 33 in Argentina

Contaminated fentanyl injections administered in Argentinian hospitals have caused 33 deaths and 69 suspected infections, prompting investigations into two laboratories, HLB Pharma Group and Laboratorio Ramallo, and their alleged negligence.

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US Vaccine Policy Undermines Public Health Amidst CDC Crisis

The US faces a public health crisis as controversial policies, driven by vaccine skepticism within the administration, weaken the CDC, leading to resignations and potential resurgence of preventable diseases.

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Congenital Syphilis Cases Triple, Causing Urgent Health Warning

The US saw a sharp rise in congenital syphilis cases in 2023, reaching 3,882—the highest since 1992—due to insufficient prenatal care and testing, treatment gaps, and a shortage of the only cure, benzathine penicillin. This impacts mainly minority groups with limited healthcare access.

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Twelve Newborns Die at Ecuadorian Hospital; Director Resigns

Twelve newborns died at Guayaquil's public Hospital Universitario due to "multifactorial causes," including premature birth and Klebsiella Pneumoniae infection; the hospital director resigned, and an investigation is underway, raising concerns about Ecuador's healthcare system.

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Argentina Charges HLB Pharma for Fentanyl Contamination, 68 Deaths

Argentina filed a criminal complaint against HLB Pharma Group on August 5th, 2025, for falsifying an import certificate, resulting in contaminated fentanyl that killed 68 and infected 19, with investigations into illegal precursor importation and the company's complex ownership structure.

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Declining Vaccination Rates Fuel Measles Surge in US

Measles cases in the US are at a 33-year high due to declining vaccination rates, especially among pregnant women, fueled by the Trump administration's policies and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, leading to legal challenges and concerns about long-term public health consequences.

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23 Deaths from Toxic Liquor in Amritsar, India

Twenty-three people died in Amritsar, India, after consuming toxic liquor; police arrested 16 individuals and are investigating a network extending to Delhi, with the Chief Minister announcing ₹1 million compensation and government jobs for victims' families.

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