Tag #Public Health

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Federal Websites on LGBTQ+ Issues, Minority Groups, and Government Oversight Inaccessible

On Friday, numerous federal government websites providing information on LGBTQ+ issues, minority groups, and government oversight were inaccessible or altered, including pages related to Japanese American internment, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Stonewall Uprising; data on transgender inmates was re...

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Gender Equality
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WHO Launches Ebola Vaccine Trial in Uganda After Outbreak

The WHO donated 2,160 experimental Ebola vaccine doses to Uganda to assess their effectiveness against the Sudan Ebola virus, following an outbreak that killed a healthcare worker in Kampala, marking the country's eighth Ebola epidemic.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Alberta's COVID-19 Report: Misinformation and Misplaced Priorities

Alberta's $2 million COVID-19 report, authored by a vaccine-opposed task force, promotes misinformation, misrepresents data, and recommends ineffective treatments, contradicting established scientific consensus and undermining public trust.

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Uganda Reports First Ebola Death Since 2023

A 32-year-old male nurse in Kampala, Uganda, died of Ebola on Wednesday, marking the first fatality since January 2023; at least 44 contacts are being traced, and the World Health Organization pledged $1 million to support Uganda's response.

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theguardian.com
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Samoan PM Condemns Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine Stance Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak

Samoa's Prime Minister criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, linking them to the deadly 2019 measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly babies, due to a significant drop in vaccination rates from 84% to 31% following a 2018 medical error falsely blamed on vaccines by anti-vaccin...

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npr.org
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Kennedy's Misrepresentation of Vaccine Study Fuels Concerns During Confirmation Hearing

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F Kennedy Jr. was challenged over past statements suggesting different vaccine schedules for Black individuals based on perceived immune system differences; these comments misrepresented a Mayo Clinic study, and experts criticized him for spreading misi...

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Trump Administration Removes Public Health Data from Federal Websites

The Trump administration, following executive orders, directed the removal of numerous webpages from federal health agency websites, including data on LGBTQ+ health, HIV, adolescent health, and other crucial public health information, raising concerns about access to vital resources and future resea...

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Winter Virus Surge Increases Risk of Misdiagnosed Heart Conditions

A surge of four viruses—RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and norovirus—is causing concern, as symptoms can mimic heart conditions, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially for older adults and those with underlying conditions. Cardiologists urge awareness and prompt medical attention fo...

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dw.com
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Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak in Kampala

Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed a Sudan Ebola outbreak in Kampala on Thursday, after a 32-year-old nurse died from the virus; 44 contacts have been identified, and the WHO has committed $1 million to support the response.

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npr.org
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Kennedy's Vaccine Views Under Scrutiny During Tense HHS Confirmation Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary on Thursday focused on his history of spreading vaccine misinformation, with senators from both parties expressing serious concerns about his qualifications and the potential impact on public health.

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t24.com.tr
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Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening

In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Climate Change Fuels Rise in Urban Rat Populations

A study in Science Advances reveals a strong correlation between rising temperatures and increasing rat populations in 16 northern hemisphere cities, with Toronto ranking third highest for increasing rat numbers, highlighting the need for proactive urban rat management strategies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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