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Chikungunya Outbreak Strains Réunion Island's Healthcare System
Réunion Island faces a Chikungunya outbreak with over 20,000 cases since August 2024, resulting in two deaths and straining the healthcare system; 40,000 vaccine doses arrived, prioritizing vulnerable groups, while the Minister of Overseas Territories will visit to assess the situation.
Chikungunya Outbreak Strains Réunion Island's Healthcare System
Réunion Island faces a Chikungunya outbreak with over 20,000 cases since August 2024, resulting in two deaths and straining the healthcare system; 40,000 vaccine doses arrived, prioritizing vulnerable groups, while the Minister of Overseas Territories will visit to assess the situation.
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24% Bias Score
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
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44% Bias Score
Declining MMR Vaccination Rates Fuel US Measles Outbreak
The US faces a severe measles outbreak in 2024, with only 68.5% of children receiving their first MMR vaccine dose by age 15 months, a decline from 77% in 2020; at least 565 cases have been reported, highlighting the risk of low vaccination rates, particularly in rural areas.
Declining MMR Vaccination Rates Fuel US Measles Outbreak
The US faces a severe measles outbreak in 2024, with only 68.5% of children receiving their first MMR vaccine dose by age 15 months, a decline from 77% in 2020; at least 565 cases have been reported, highlighting the risk of low vaccination rates, particularly in rural areas.
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52% Bias Score
Colombia Extends Intervention of Troubled Health Provider Nueva EPS
Colombia's Superintendencia de Salud extended the intervention of the Nueva EPS health maintenance organization for another year due to unresolved financial issues, a \$1.2 billion debt to providers, and rising complaints, despite government intervention in 2024.
Colombia Extends Intervention of Troubled Health Provider Nueva EPS
Colombia's Superintendencia de Salud extended the intervention of the Nueva EPS health maintenance organization for another year due to unresolved financial issues, a \$1.2 billion debt to providers, and rising complaints, despite government intervention in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Approves Ambitious Mental Health Plan Despite Persistent Staffing Shortages
Spain's Interterritorial Council unanimously approved a "2025-2027 Mental Health Action Plan" with €39 million in funding, resolving earlier objections from PP-led communities regarding professional involvement and financing, though concerns remain about human resources.
Spain Approves Ambitious Mental Health Plan Despite Persistent Staffing Shortages
Spain's Interterritorial Council unanimously approved a "2025-2027 Mental Health Action Plan" with €39 million in funding, resolving earlier objections from PP-led communities regarding professional involvement and financing, though concerns remain about human resources.
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44% Bias Score
Reinstatement of CDC Lead Program After Federal Health Cuts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary announced the reinstatement of some personnel and programs affected by recent sweeping reductions at federal health agencies, including a CDC program monitoring lead in children, following reports that the cuts left Milwaukee without essential support to ad...
Reinstatement of CDC Lead Program After Federal Health Cuts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary announced the reinstatement of some personnel and programs affected by recent sweeping reductions at federal health agencies, including a CDC program monitoring lead in children, following reports that the cuts left Milwaukee without essential support to ad...
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40% Bias Score
600+ Measles Cases Confirmed in 20 US States, Texas Outbreak Largest in 30 Years
As of Friday, over 600 measles cases have been confirmed across 20 U.S. states, with Texas experiencing the largest outbreak in 30 years, primarily affecting Gaines County and impacting various age groups; the highly contagious virus spreads through coughing, sneezing, and contact with infected surf...
600+ Measles Cases Confirmed in 20 US States, Texas Outbreak Largest in 30 Years
As of Friday, over 600 measles cases have been confirmed across 20 U.S. states, with Texas experiencing the largest outbreak in 30 years, primarily affecting Gaines County and impacting various age groups; the highly contagious virus spreads through coughing, sneezing, and contact with infected surf...
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40% Bias Score
Ontario's Measles Outbreak Exposes Urgent Need for Digital Vaccination Records
Ontario's measles outbreak, with 661 cases between October 18, 2024, and April 2, 2025, underscores the urgent need for a digital vaccination record system, as highlighted by public health experts and the lack of real-time data hindering effective outbreak management.
Ontario's Measles Outbreak Exposes Urgent Need for Digital Vaccination Records
Ontario's measles outbreak, with 661 cases between October 18, 2024, and April 2, 2025, underscores the urgent need for a digital vaccination record system, as highlighted by public health experts and the lack of real-time data hindering effective outbreak management.
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44% Bias Score
HHS Public Records Teams Eliminated, Raising Transparency Concerns
The Trump administration, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., eliminated multiple public records teams at the HHS, hindering public access to crucial health data and potentially compromising transparency and accountability.
HHS Public Records Teams Eliminated, Raising Transparency Concerns
The Trump administration, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., eliminated multiple public records teams at the HHS, hindering public access to crucial health data and potentially compromising transparency and accountability.
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56% Bias Score
Birmingham Bin Strike Fuels Rat Infestation, Exposing Socioeconomic Disparities
A prolonged bin strike in Birmingham, UK, since March 11th, has caused overflowing rubbish, especially in poorer areas, leading to a surge in rat infestations and highlighting socioeconomic inequalities in waste management.
Birmingham Bin Strike Fuels Rat Infestation, Exposing Socioeconomic Disparities
A prolonged bin strike in Birmingham, UK, since March 11th, has caused overflowing rubbish, especially in poorer areas, leading to a surge in rat infestations and highlighting socioeconomic inequalities in waste management.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Report Recommends Sweeping Drug Law Reforms
The final report of the NSW Drug Summit, released four months after its conclusion, proposes 56 recommendations for drug law reform, including reducing conviction times for minor offenses, banning drug detection dogs at music festivals, and expanding harm reduction programs.
NSW Drug Summit Report Recommends Sweeping Drug Law Reforms
The final report of the NSW Drug Summit, released four months after its conclusion, proposes 56 recommendations for drug law reform, including reducing conviction times for minor offenses, banning drug detection dogs at music festivals, and expanding harm reduction programs.
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40% Bias Score
Outdated Suicide Prevention in Northern Ireland: Calls for Change
Northern Ireland's approach to suicide prevention is deemed outdated and ineffective, with calls for a preventable deaths tracker to address the 221 suicide deaths reported in 2023, highlighting a need for improved strategies and resource allocation.
Outdated Suicide Prevention in Northern Ireland: Calls for Change
Northern Ireland's approach to suicide prevention is deemed outdated and ineffective, with calls for a preventable deaths tracker to address the 221 suicide deaths reported in 2023, highlighting a need for improved strategies and resource allocation.
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44% Bias Score
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