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WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: A One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), enacted 20 years ago, has significantly reduced global tobacco use by one-third, resulting in 118 million fewer users, due to measures like pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smoke-free laws, and increased tobacco...
WHO FCTC's 20-Year Impact: A One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Use
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), enacted 20 years ago, has significantly reduced global tobacco use by one-third, resulting in 118 million fewer users, due to measures like pictorial health warnings, plain packaging, advertising bans, smoke-free laws, and increased tobacco...
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40% Bias Score
Unvaccinated Child Dies from Measles in West Texas Outbreak
A school-aged child in West Texas died from measles, the first U.S. death since 2015, amidst a two-state outbreak of 130 cases, highlighting the impact of decreased vaccination rates.
Unvaccinated Child Dies from Measles in West Texas Outbreak
A school-aged child in West Texas died from measles, the first U.S. death since 2015, amidst a two-state outbreak of 130 cases, highlighting the impact of decreased vaccination rates.
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44% Bias Score
Local Measles Transmission Confirmed in Victoria
Victoria's health authorities confirmed two new measles cases, raising the 2025 total to eight and signifying local transmission after patients visited multiple sites across Melbourne and Bendigo between February 19-26, without recent overseas travel or contact with known cases.
Local Measles Transmission Confirmed in Victoria
Victoria's health authorities confirmed two new measles cases, raising the 2025 total to eight and signifying local transmission after patients visited multiple sites across Melbourne and Bendigo between February 19-26, without recent overseas travel or contact with known cases.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Pandemic Habits Persist, But National Preparedness Weakens
Five years post-first-COVID case, 68% of Dutch still sneeze into their elbow, but national preparedness is down with only 850 ICU beds versus a planned 1700, while the US bird flu outbreak adds to concerns.
Dutch Pandemic Habits Persist, But National Preparedness Weakens
Five years post-first-COVID case, 68% of Dutch still sneeze into their elbow, but national preparedness is down with only 850 ICU beds versus a planned 1700, while the US bird flu outbreak adds to concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 124 Cases, Increased Vaccination Efforts
Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak with 124 confirmed cases since January, mostly affecting unvaccinated children in West Texas, prompting increased vaccination efforts and contact tracing.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 124 Cases, Increased Vaccination Efforts
Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak with 124 confirmed cases since January, mostly affecting unvaccinated children in West Texas, prompting increased vaccination efforts and contact tracing.
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32% Bias Score
UK's Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Limited Progress and Growing Threat
A report reveals that the UK is facing a growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, with over 35,000 deaths annually and limited progress in government efforts to curb AMR, despite a national strategy launched in 2019; projections indicate a dramatic rise in AMR-related deaths globally.
UK's Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Limited Progress and Growing Threat
A report reveals that the UK is facing a growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, with over 35,000 deaths annually and limited progress in government efforts to curb AMR, despite a national strategy launched in 2019; projections indicate a dramatic rise in AMR-related deaths globally.
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52% Bias Score
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
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60% Bias Score
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
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52% Bias Score
UK Faces Potential Second Norovirus Wave Amidst Record Cases
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a potential second wave of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, with reported cases reaching the highest level in over a decade due to a shift in circulating strains, impacting hospitals and care homes severely.
UK Faces Potential Second Norovirus Wave Amidst Record Cases
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a potential second wave of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, with reported cases reaching the highest level in over a decade due to a shift in circulating strains, impacting hospitals and care homes severely.
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24% Bias Score
China Launches Nationwide Mental Health Hotline to Address 100 Million Cases
China's National Health Commission will launch a nationwide mental health hotline (12356) later this year to address the increasing number of mental health cases, estimated at 100 million in 2021, due to factors such as rapid economic growth, urbanization, and societal pressures; the hotline will be...
China Launches Nationwide Mental Health Hotline to Address 100 Million Cases
China's National Health Commission will launch a nationwide mental health hotline (12356) later this year to address the increasing number of mental health cases, estimated at 100 million in 2021, due to factors such as rapid economic growth, urbanization, and societal pressures; the hotline will be...
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48% Bias Score
China Launches Nationwide Mental Health Hotline to Combat Rising Cases
China will launch a nationwide mental health hotline (12356) later this year to address the increasing number of mental health cases, estimated at around 100 million in 2021, due to factors like rapid economic growth and societal stigma.
China Launches Nationwide Mental Health Hotline to Combat Rising Cases
China will launch a nationwide mental health hotline (12356) later this year to address the increasing number of mental health cases, estimated at around 100 million in 2021, due to factors like rapid economic growth and societal stigma.
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44% Bias Score
France's COVID-19 Response: A Lack of Comprehensive Review Hinders Future Preparedness
France's first COVID-19 death occurred on February 26, 2020, leading to eventual lockdowns and an estimated 170,000 deaths; however, despite multiple inquiries, a comprehensive national review of the crisis's management is lacking, leaving future preparedness in question.
France's COVID-19 Response: A Lack of Comprehensive Review Hinders Future Preparedness
France's first COVID-19 death occurred on February 26, 2020, leading to eventual lockdowns and an estimated 170,000 deaths; however, despite multiple inquiries, a comprehensive national review of the crisis's management is lacking, leaving future preparedness in question.
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36% Bias Score
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