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Saxony-Anhalt's COVID-19 Response Criticized: Recommendations for Improved Transparency and Preparedness

A government commission in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, criticized the state's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing inconsistent measures, ineffective financial aid distribution, and insufficient communication, leading to public distrust. Recommendations include improved transparency, public data ac...

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Australia's Tobacco Tax Backfires, Fueling Black Market and Gang Violence

Australia's attempt to eliminate tobacco through high taxes has created a thriving black market, costing billions in lost revenue, fueling gang violence, and harming public health; illicit tobacco accounts for nearly 40% of consumption.

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Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns

In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.

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UK Heart Health Declines Sharply: Deaths and Diagnoses Soar

The UK is experiencing the worst start to a decade for heart health in 50 years, with cardiovascular deaths among working-age adults rising by 18% since 2019 to 21,975 in 2023, alongside record increases in heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes diagnoses, and lengthening hospital waiting ...

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NHS Launches Hepatitis C Testing for Undiagnosed Contaminated Blood Victims

Starting June 2024, the NHS in England will offer Hepatitis C tests to all patients registering with a GP who received a blood transfusion before 1996, aiming to identify thousands of undiagnosed victims of the contaminated blood scandal; this follows recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry ...

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NIH Lays Off Top Brain Scientists Despite Kennedy's Denial

Eleven top NIH brain scientists, including distinguished investigator Richard Youle, received layoff notices in May, despite HHS Secretary Kennedy's claim that no working scientists were fired; the terminations, initially delayed, are set for June 2nd, impacting roughly 100 staff members and potenti...

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Zimbabwe Unveils New National Health Laboratory Strategic Plan (2025-2030)

Zimbabwe launched a new five-year National Health Laboratory Strategic Plan (2025-2030) with support from Africa CDC and the World Bank, focusing on infrastructure, technology, and skills development to strengthen its healthcare system and address public health threats; the plan includes expanding L...

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Tanzanian Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa

Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was elected WHO Regional Director for Africa on May 18, 2025, winning 32 out of 46 votes in Geneva, succeeding the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, who died in November 2024.

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Ketamine Use Rises Among UK Schoolchildren: Experts Warn of Serious Health Risks

The rising use of ketamine among UK schoolchildren, fueled by its low cost and social media portrayal, is causing alarm among experts who warn of serious health consequences including urinary tract infections and long-term organ damage. Headteachers report its normalization as a 'rite of passage'.

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Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason score 9), highlighting the increasing incidence of this disease in the US and the need for advanced treatment strategies. This diagnosis underscores the importance of early detection and impacts his future health ...

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U.S. Measles Outbreak Surges to 935 Cases

The U.S. is experiencing a major measles outbreak, with 935 confirmed cases—triple the 2024 total—primarily in Texas (702 cases, 3 deaths), and spreading to 11 states including North Dakota (9 cases).

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Italian Association Combats Youth Substance Abuse Through Education

The Italian association Oddpss combats misinformation about substance abuse through its IN-Dipendenza program, educating students, parents, and educators on the dangers of cannabis, nicotine, video games, alcohol, and compulsive behaviors, culminating in a May 26th event in Sanremo promoting prevent...

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