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Khartoum Cholera Outbreak Kills 70 in Two Days Amidst Ongoing War

A cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has killed at least 70 people in two days, with over 2,000 new infections reported, due to the collapse of health services and sanitation infrastructure caused by a two-year-long war.

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US COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Shift Creates Uncertainty

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, reversing previous recommendations and creating uncertainty about vaccine access and insurance coverage this fall. The FDA plans to limit approval of s...

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Alarming Health Statistics of Mexican Schoolchildren Reveal Public Health Crisis

A health evaluation of 12 million Mexican schoolchildren reveals 39% are overweight, 38% have visual problems, and 59% have cavities; high sugar consumption is the primary cause, contributing to a public health crisis costing 650 billion pesos annually.

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Dominican Republic Fights Alarming Traffic Fatality Rate with National Safety Pact

The Dominican Republic, with 3,114 traffic deaths in 2024 (eight daily), is tackling its high mortality rate (27 per 100,000) through a National Pact for Safety involving stricter enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and public awareness campaigns, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030.

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HHS Secretary Bypasses CDC, ACOG to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Women

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra unilaterally added the COVID-19 vaccine to the recommended immunization schedule for pregnant women, bypassing the CDC and ACOG, despite only 14% of pregnant women having received the most recent booster, raising concerns about political influence on public health decisi...

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Measles Outbreak in Israel: 62 Cases, Urgent Vaccination Call

Israel is experiencing a measles outbreak with at least 62 confirmed cases, many with unknown infection sources and low vaccination rates; a new case with potential public exposure at Ben Gurion Airport and a cinema prompts urgent vaccination recommendations.

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NSDUH's Future Uncertain After Federal Layoffs

President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce have jeopardized the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a decades-long study providing critical data on mental health and substance use, resulting in the layoff of a 16-person scientific team on April 1st, despite assurances ...

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Mexico Reports Tenfold Increase in Pertussis Cases and 51 Deaths in 2025

In Mexico, 51 pertussis deaths have been reported in 2025, compared to zero in 2024's same period, with 978 cases (ten times more than 2024). Infants under six months old represent 96% of fatalities, none of whom were vaccinated; the disease is prevalent in 17 states, with Puebla, Tamaulipas, Jalisc...

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U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns

The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.

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Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Cases Surge in Australia

A new study reveals a more than doubling of bowel cancer diagnoses in Australians aged 20-49 between 1990 and 2020, exceeding global rates and highlighting the need for increased awareness and further research into the underlying causes.

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Zonguldak Suffers from Severe Air Pollution Amidst Government Inaction

Air pollution in Zonguldak, Turkey, has reached critical levels, exceeding safety limits for hundreds of days in recent years, primarily due to industrial emissions from Ereğli factories; the government's inaction is causing serious health concerns among citizens.

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Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Impaired Blood Vessel Function, Increased Heart Attack Risk

A new study published in JAMA Cardiology reveals that regular marijuana smoking or edible consumption is linked to significantly impaired blood vessel function, increasing the risk of heart attacks, particularly concerning given the rise in unexplained cardiac events among young Americans.

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