Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
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16% Bias Score
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
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20% Bias Score
HMPV Surge in Northern China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in Northern China is causing concern, with social media showing crowded hospitals, although the WHO states it typically causes mild symptoms. Neighboring countries are monitoring the situation, highlighting global health security concerns.
HMPV Surge in Northern China Raises Global Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in Northern China is causing concern, with social media showing crowded hospitals, although the WHO states it typically causes mild symptoms. Neighboring countries are monitoring the situation, highlighting global health security concerns.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Urges China to Share COVID-19 Origin Data
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data to understand the virus's origins; while China asserts it shared data, the WHO points to insufficient information hindering a full understanding, particularly concerning early 2020 data from the Huanan se...
WHO Urges China to Share COVID-19 Origin Data
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data to understand the virus's origins; while China asserts it shared data, the WHO points to insufficient information hindering a full understanding, particularly concerning early 2020 data from the Huanan se...
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36% Bias Score
WHO reports significant underreporting of COVID-19, urges China for transparency
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO reported 777 million infections and 7 million deaths, but estimates the real numbers to be far higher, and urges China to increase transparency regarding the virus's origins.
WHO reports significant underreporting of COVID-19, urges China for transparency
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO reported 777 million infections and 7 million deaths, but estimates the real numbers to be far higher, and urges China to increase transparency regarding the virus's origins.
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36% Bias Score
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
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36% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
WHO Monitors HMPV Surge in China: No Pandemic Threat"
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in northern China is being monitored by the WHO, with China reporting that the scale and intensity remain low compared to previous years; the virus causes symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion and can lead to pneumonia; no specific treatment o...
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20% Bias Score
WHO Presses China for COVID-19 Origin Data
The World Health Organization (WHO) is pressing China to release data on the COVID-19 pandemic's origins, citing a lack of transparency that hinders global pandemic preparedness; China claims it has shared all relevant information, but investigations remain inconclusive, with a minority of scientist...
WHO Presses China for COVID-19 Origin Data
The World Health Organization (WHO) is pressing China to release data on the COVID-19 pandemic's origins, citing a lack of transparency that hinders global pandemic preparedness; China claims it has shared all relevant information, but investigations remain inconclusive, with a minority of scientist...
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32% Bias Score
WHO Chief Urges End to Attacks on Gaza Hospitals After Narrow Escape
Following a near-fatal Israeli airstrike in Yemen, the WHO chief urges Israel to halt attacks on Gaza's healthcare system, citing the destruction of 20 out of 36 hospitals and the unacceptable targeting of a hospital in northern Gaza, despite Israel's claims of Hamas involvement.
WHO Chief Urges End to Attacks on Gaza Hospitals After Narrow Escape
Following a near-fatal Israeli airstrike in Yemen, the WHO chief urges Israel to halt attacks on Gaza's healthcare system, citing the destruction of 20 out of 36 hospitals and the unacceptable targeting of a hospital in northern Gaza, despite Israel's claims of Hamas involvement.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Yemen in Retaliation for Houthi Attacks
Following Houthi attacks, Israel launched airstrikes on Yemeni infrastructure, including Sanaa airport, Hodeidah ports, and power plants, resulting in at least six deaths and over 40 injuries; WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' team was at the airport during the attack; Israel says Houthis use ci...
Israel Strikes Yemen in Retaliation for Houthi Attacks
Following Houthi attacks, Israel launched airstrikes on Yemeni infrastructure, including Sanaa airport, Hodeidah ports, and power plants, resulting in at least six deaths and over 40 injuries; WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' team was at the airport during the attack; Israel says Houthis use ci...
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44% Bias Score