DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
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32% Bias Score
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
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40% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
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20% Bias Score
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
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44% Bias Score
"EU Air Pollution: 240,000 Deaths in 2022 Despite Improvements"
"In 2022, air pollution in the EU caused about 240,000 premature deaths, primarily due to PM2.5, exceeding WHO guidelines; however, this is a 45% decrease since 2005, and the new EU Air Quality Directive aims to align with WHO recommendations by 2030."
"EU Air Pollution: 240,000 Deaths in 2022 Despite Improvements"
"In 2022, air pollution in the EU caused about 240,000 premature deaths, primarily due to PM2.5, exceeding WHO guidelines; however, this is a 45% decrease since 2005, and the new EU Air Quality Directive aims to align with WHO recommendations by 2030."
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24% Bias Score
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
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28% Bias Score
WHO Report: One in Five Under 50 Have Genital Herpes, Highlighting Urgent Need for Vaccine
A new WHO report reveals that one in five people under 50 globally have genital herpes, with HSV-2 being the primary cause, resulting in a significant global economic burden of $35 billion annually and highlighting the urgent need for a vaccine.
WHO Report: One in Five Under 50 Have Genital Herpes, Highlighting Urgent Need for Vaccine
A new WHO report reveals that one in five people under 50 globally have genital herpes, with HSV-2 being the primary cause, resulting in a significant global economic burden of $35 billion annually and highlighting the urgent need for a vaccine.
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36% Bias Score
Malaria Suspected in Congo Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing nearly 400 cases and over 30 deaths, is suspected to be malaria after initial tests showed nine out of twelve samples positive. The World Health Organization is assisting local health officials, facing challenges due to the area's rem...
Malaria Suspected in Congo Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing nearly 400 cases and over 30 deaths, is suspected to be malaria after initial tests showed nine out of twelve samples positive. The World Health Organization is assisting local health officials, facing challenges due to the area's rem...
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36% Bias Score
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
\"Global Malaria Cases Rise by 4% in 2023, Despite Treatment Advances\"\
\"The WHO reported 263 million malaria cases globally in 2023, a 4% increase from the previous year, with 597,000 deaths primarily in Africa; progress in treatment and prevention is hampered by insufficient funding and climate change impacts.\"
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44% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples
In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.
DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples
In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.
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44% Bias Score