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Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Severe Maternal Health Crisis
A joint UN report released on World Health Day reveals a severe maternal health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, with nine countries showing "very high" mortality rates, Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent of global maternal deaths (an estimated 75,000) and a ratio of 993 deaths per 100,000 live b...
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Severe Maternal Health Crisis
A joint UN report released on World Health Day reveals a severe maternal health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, with nine countries showing "very high" mortality rates, Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent of global maternal deaths (an estimated 75,000) and a ratio of 993 deaths per 100,000 live b...
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48% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cripple Afghan Healthcare
Over 200 World Health Organization health facilities in Afghanistan, serving 1.84 million people, closed due to US aid cuts announced by the Trump administration in January 2021, causing a major humanitarian crisis, particularly impacting women and children.
US Aid Cuts Cripple Afghan Healthcare
Over 200 World Health Organization health facilities in Afghanistan, serving 1.84 million people, closed due to US aid cuts announced by the Trump administration in January 2021, causing a major humanitarian crisis, particularly impacting women and children.
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48% Bias Score
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, causing widespread damage and numerous casualties in Myanmar and Thailand; at least 18 deaths are confirmed in Bangkok, with 80 missing under a collapsed building, while Myanmar's junta restricts international media access, hinderi...
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, causing widespread damage and numerous casualties in Myanmar and Thailand; at least 18 deaths are confirmed in Bangkok, with 80 missing under a collapsed building, while Myanmar's junta restricts international media access, hinderi...
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40% Bias Score
WHO to Cut Budget by 21% Amidst US Funding Cuts
The World Health Organization plans to cut its budget by 21% and reduce its staff due to a $600 million funding shortfall caused by the US withdrawal and reduced development assistance from other countries.
WHO to Cut Budget by 21% Amidst US Funding Cuts
The World Health Organization plans to cut its budget by 21% and reduce its staff due to a $600 million funding shortfall caused by the US withdrawal and reduced development assistance from other countries.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Faces $600 Million Shortfall After US Withdrawal
Facing a $600 million budget shortfall in 2025 due to the US withdrawal from the WHO and subsequent cuts in US foreign aid, the organization will implement budget cuts across all levels and regions, impacting global health initiatives.
WHO Faces $600 Million Shortfall After US Withdrawal
Facing a $600 million budget shortfall in 2025 due to the US withdrawal from the WHO and subsequent cuts in US foreign aid, the organization will implement budget cuts across all levels and regions, impacting global health initiatives.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
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32% Bias Score
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
Myanmar Earthquake: 1,700 Dead, WHO Appeals for $8 Million in Aid
Two powerful earthquakes devastated central Myanmar, killing at least 1,700 people, disrupting health services, and causing widespread destruction; the WHO urgently seeks $8 million for emergency aid.
Myanmar Earthquake: 1,700 Dead, WHO Appeals for $8 Million in Aid
Two powerful earthquakes devastated central Myanmar, killing at least 1,700 people, disrupting health services, and causing widespread destruction; the WHO urgently seeks $8 million for emergency aid.
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28% Bias Score
WHO to Cut Budget by 20% Following US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) will cut its budget by 20% and reduce staff due to a $600 million loss in funding from the US withdrawal, while the US plans to close the USAID, impacting global health initiatives and international aid.
WHO to Cut Budget by 20% Following US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) will cut its budget by 20% and reduce staff due to a $600 million loss in funding from the US withdrawal, while the US plans to close the USAID, impacting global health initiatives and international aid.
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40% Bias Score
US Withdrawal Cripples WHO Budget: 20% Cut, $600 Million Shortfall
The World Health Organization faces a $600 million budget shortfall by 2025 due to the US withdrawing its financial support, resulting in a 20% budget cut and staff reductions.
US Withdrawal Cripples WHO Budget: 20% Cut, $600 Million Shortfall
The World Health Organization faces a $600 million budget shortfall by 2025 due to the US withdrawing its financial support, resulting in a 20% budget cut and staff reductions.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Europe Report Highlights Youth Mental Health Crisis, Launches Quality Standards
A new WHO Europe report reveals that 1 in 7 children and adolescents (0-19 years) in the WHO European region experience mental disorders, leading to suicide being the leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds; in Greece, 1 in 4 young people (15-29 years) have a mental disorder, while self-harm is th...
WHO Europe Report Highlights Youth Mental Health Crisis, Launches Quality Standards
A new WHO Europe report reveals that 1 in 7 children and adolescents (0-19 years) in the WHO European region experience mental disorders, leading to suicide being the leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds; in Greece, 1 in 4 young people (15-29 years) have a mental disorder, while self-harm is th...
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20% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico Surges, Causing Two Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has caused 309 and 42 cases, respectively, and two deaths, exceeding 2024's total US cases and approaching 2019 levels; however, vaccination rates are up.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico Surges, Causing Two Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has caused 309 and 42 cases, respectively, and two deaths, exceeding 2024's total US cases and approaching 2019 levels; however, vaccination rates are up.
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36% Bias Score
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