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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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Netherlands Study Reveals 55 Chronic Q Fever Cases 15 Years Post-Outbreak

A recent regional health study in the Netherlands identified 55 individuals with chronic Q fever, 15 years after an outbreak linked to infected farms between 2007 and 2010, highlighting the long-term health consequences and the significant underdiagnosis of this disease.

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CDC Staff Cuts Under Kennedy Reach 700

Robert Kennedy Jr. initiated a large-scale reduction of CDC staff, laying off approximately 700 employees by Sunday afternoon, including nearly half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service, as part of a broader Trump administration initiative to reduce government spending and bureaucracy.

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Elevated PFAS Levels in PEI Community Prompt Water Purchase Advice

Elevated levels of PFAS exceeding Health Canada guidelines were found in Slemon Park, PEI's drinking water, prompting the province to advise residents to buy bottled water while home filtration systems are installed; levels ranged from 45.5 ng/L to 58.2 ng/L across three wells.

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German Cadaver Dogs Combat African Swine Fever Outbreak

In the Kühkopf nature reserve near Stockstadt, Germany, teams with dogs search for dead wild boars to combat the spread of African swine fever; since its outbreak in June 2022, over 3000 dead wild boars and 3500 domestic pigs have been found, posing a significant economic threat to farmers.

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Record \$3.53 Billion Queensland Poker Machine Revenue Raises Concerns

Queensland poker machines generated a record \$3.53 billion in 2024, a 46% increase since 2019, with concerns raised about the impact on low-income communities and calls for stronger regulation.

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Four Yemeni Men Arrested in Hargeisa for Repackaging Expired Medications

Hargeisa police arrested four Yemeni men for repackaging expired medications with falsified expiration dates, using cartons imported from China for $9,000, posing a significant public health risk.

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Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Public Safety Concerns

The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing food, medical devices, and tobacco products, part of a larger plan to eliminate 5,200 probationary employees across various agencies, raising concerns about public safety and regulatory effectiveness.

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Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Concerns About Product Safety

The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing the safety of food, medical devices and tobacco products, impacting roughly 700 CDC employees as well, as part of a larger effort to reduce the federal workforce by 5,200 probationary employees; the move has been c...

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Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Concerns About Product Safety

The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing food ingredients, medical devices, and tobacco products, impacting the agency's ability to ensure product safety; the exact number is unclear, but the cuts disproportionately affected the centers for food, medical ...

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Cholera Outbreak Halts Prussian Advance on Vienna in 1866

Following their victory at Königgrätz on July 3, 1866, the Prussian army's advance on Vienna was hampered by a cholera outbreak that killed 6,427 Prussian soldiers, more than their battle casualties, forcing Bismarck to prioritize peace negotiations over military triumph.

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French Report Suggests Cannabis Legalization, Cocaine Decriminalization

French deputies Antoine Léaument and Ludovic Mendes presented a report proposing cannabis legalization and cocaine decriminalization to combat drug trafficking, aiming to weaken criminal organizations and improve public health.

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