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US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Risk Millions of Lives
The WHO director-general warns of catastrophic consequences from US funding cuts to global health programs, projecting millions of additional deaths from malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, and the collapse of vaccination networks, urging other donors to step up.
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Risk Millions of Lives
The WHO director-general warns of catastrophic consequences from US funding cuts to global health programs, projecting millions of additional deaths from malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, and the collapse of vaccination networks, urging other donors to step up.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
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36% Bias Score
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
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24% Bias Score
Air Pollution: Only 17% of Cities Meet Global Standards
A new report reveals that only 17% of cities globally meet air quality guidelines, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Congo, and Chad showing the worst air pollution; the report highlights the need for improved monitoring and stricter regulations to address the severe health impacts of air pollution.
Air Pollution: Only 17% of Cities Meet Global Standards
A new report reveals that only 17% of cities globally meet air quality guidelines, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Congo, and Chad showing the worst air pollution; the report highlights the need for improved monitoring and stricter regulations to address the severe health impacts of air pollution.
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24% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Threaten Global Tuberculosis Fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the US government's cancellation of approximately $60 billion in foreign aid, including $200-$250 million annually for global tuberculosis programs, threatens to reverse progress against the disease, impacting at least 18 countries, particularly in Afri...
US Funding Cuts Threaten Global Tuberculosis Fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the US government's cancellation of approximately $60 billion in foreign aid, including $200-$250 million annually for global tuberculosis programs, threatens to reverse progress against the disease, impacting at least 18 countries, particularly in Afri...
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40% Bias Score
Uganda Battles Ebola Outbreak, Two Dead
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives and affected nine, prompting a comprehensive response by the Health Ministry, WHO, Africa CDC, and other partners involving contact tracing, case management, and community engagement across 10 high-risk districts.
Uganda Battles Ebola Outbreak, Two Dead
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives and affected nine, prompting a comprehensive response by the Health Ministry, WHO, Africa CDC, and other partners involving contact tracing, case management, and community engagement across 10 high-risk districts.
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36% Bias Score
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Cardiovascular Disease and Parkinson's
A World Health Organization study of almost 429,000 Europeans linked ultra-processed food consumption to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and Parkinson's disease, but not Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the need for healthier diets.
WHO Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Cardiovascular Disease and Parkinson's
A World Health Organization study of almost 429,000 Europeans linked ultra-processed food consumption to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and Parkinson's disease, but not Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the need for healthier diets.
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12% Bias Score
BND Alleges Wuhan Lab Leak Origin of COVID-19; China Rejects Claim
Germany's BND alleges COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab leak, citing open-source intelligence indicating risky experiments and safety violations; China rejects this, referencing a WHO report, while the WHO continues to call for full data access.
BND Alleges Wuhan Lab Leak Origin of COVID-19; China Rejects Claim
Germany's BND alleges COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab leak, citing open-source intelligence indicating risky experiments and safety violations; China rejects this, referencing a WHO report, while the WHO continues to call for full data access.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands' Air Pollution Crisis: Eight Million Global Deaths Annually
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that only seven countries meet air quality guidelines, with air pollution causing nearly eight million deaths yearly; in the Netherlands, cities like Schiedam's air pollution levels surpass WHO recommendations by over 200%, emphasizing the urgent need for ...
Netherlands' Air Pollution Crisis: Eight Million Global Deaths Annually
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that only seven countries meet air quality guidelines, with air pollution causing nearly eight million deaths yearly; in the Netherlands, cities like Schiedam's air pollution levels surpass WHO recommendations by over 200%, emphasizing the urgent need for ...
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32% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Tuberculosis Fight
The WHO warns that US cuts to tuberculosis and HIV programs endanger millions globally, impacting Africa severely, after preventing 3.65 million TB deaths last year; the US previously funded 25% of global TB programs.
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48% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC Causes 60 Deaths
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur province, with 141 cases in Basankusu and 12 in Bolamba, where preliminary tests show malaria in over half of patients, but the exact cause is still under investigation b...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC Causes 60 Deaths
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur province, with 141 cases in Basankusu and 12 in Bolamba, where preliminary tests show malaria in over half of patients, but the exact cause is still under investigation b...
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20% Bias Score
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