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WHO: Loneliness Impacts One in Six Globally, Sweden Launches National Strategy
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six people globally, resulting in 871,000 deaths annually and significant societal costs, while Sweden implements a national strategy to combat loneliness by promoting in-person interaction and limiting screen time.
WHO: Loneliness Impacts One in Six Globally, Sweden Launches National Strategy
The WHO reports that loneliness affects one in six people globally, resulting in 871,000 deaths annually and significant societal costs, while Sweden implements a national strategy to combat loneliness by promoting in-person interaction and limiting screen time.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Raise Health Concerns
Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz and Isfahan, caused damage and potential contamination; the IAEA reported no immediate radiation leaks, but the WHO expressed concern for long-term health effects across the region.
Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Raise Health Concerns
Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz and Isfahan, caused damage and potential contamination; the IAEA reported no immediate radiation leaks, but the WHO expressed concern for long-term health effects across the region.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Chief Urges Israel to Show Mercy in Gaza Amidst Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Israel to show mercy in Gaza, citing the systematic destruction of healthcare infrastructure and the deaths of 53,762 people, mostly civilians, while calling for an end to the conflict that has left 2.1 million facing imminent death and 94% of ho...
WHO Chief Urges Israel to Show Mercy in Gaza Amidst Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Israel to show mercy in Gaza, citing the systematic destruction of healthcare infrastructure and the deaths of 53,762 people, mostly civilians, while calling for an end to the conflict that has left 2.1 million facing imminent death and 94% of ho...
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48% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
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40% Bias Score
US Withdrawal Creates $600 Million WHO Budget Shortfall
US Health Minister Kennedy criticized the WHO as "bloated" and "dying" at the organization's annual meeting, advocating for its restructuring amidst a $600 million budget shortfall caused by the US withdrawal under President Trump in 2025; China is set to become the largest governmental funder.
US Withdrawal Creates $600 Million WHO Budget Shortfall
US Health Minister Kennedy criticized the WHO as "bloated" and "dying" at the organization's annual meeting, advocating for its restructuring amidst a $600 million budget shortfall caused by the US withdrawal under President Trump in 2025; China is set to become the largest governmental funder.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
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48% Bias Score
WHO Urges 50% 'Sin Tax' Hike to Fund Healthcare and Prevent 50 Million Deaths
The WHO calls for a 50% increase in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks over the next decade to reduce chronic diseases, prevent 50 million premature deaths, and generate \$1 trillion in revenue, addressing strained healthcare systems.
WHO Urges 50% 'Sin Tax' Hike to Fund Healthcare and Prevent 50 Million Deaths
The WHO calls for a 50% increase in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks over the next decade to reduce chronic diseases, prevent 50 million premature deaths, and generate \$1 trillion in revenue, addressing strained healthcare systems.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Cases Surge in Scotland Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
Scotland has seen a significant rise in measles cases in 2025, exceeding the 2024 total by May 14th, prompting health warnings due to low vaccination rates in areas like Govanhill, Glasgow, and emphasizing the need for increased MMR vaccination.
Measles Cases Surge in Scotland Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
Scotland has seen a significant rise in measles cases in 2025, exceeding the 2024 total by May 14th, prompting health warnings due to low vaccination rates in areas like Govanhill, Glasgow, and emphasizing the need for increased MMR vaccination.
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28% Bias Score
Spain to Guarantee Healthy Hospital and Residence Meals
Spain launched a public consultation for a decree to guarantee healthy meals in hospitals and residences, mirroring school meal regulations to improve nutrition and reduce chronic diseases, responding to a public demand and WHO recommendations; the consultation lasts until June 21, 2025.
Spain to Guarantee Healthy Hospital and Residence Meals
Spain launched a public consultation for a decree to guarantee healthy meals in hospitals and residences, mirroring school meal regulations to improve nutrition and reduce chronic diseases, responding to a public demand and WHO recommendations; the consultation lasts until June 21, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Assembly adopted a global pandemic accord on May 22, 2024, establishing new platforms and mechanisms to improve pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, including equitable access to resources and improved global health governance, following over three years of negotiations.
WHO Adopts Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Assembly adopted a global pandemic accord on May 22, 2024, establishing new platforms and mechanisms to improve pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, including equitable access to resources and improved global health governance, following over three years of negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
China Condemns US Politicization of COVID-19 Origin Inquiry
A Chinese spokesperson condemned US politicization of COVID-19 origins, citing its past WHO withdrawal and demanding transparency on Fort Detrick and overseas labs, while highlighting China's cooperation with WHO investigations and aid to 153 countries including the US.
China Condemns US Politicization of COVID-19 Origin Inquiry
A Chinese spokesperson condemned US politicization of COVID-19 origins, citing its past WHO withdrawal and demanding transparency on Fort Detrick and overseas labs, while highlighting China's cooperation with WHO investigations and aid to 153 countries including the US.
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60% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security
The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...
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52% Bias Score
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