The worsening Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is contributing to a growing maternal health crisis, with health experts warning that more pregnant women are …
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AfricaHealth
Health Workers Expand Strike as Ebola Cases in DR Congo Near 3,000, Death Toll Surpasses 1,300
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing mounting pressure in its fight against Ebola as more healthcare workers have joined an ongoing strike while the number of confirmed infections …
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The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed at least 930 lives, including dozens of healthcare workers, underscoring the severe toll the disease continues to …
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Health experts and humanitarian organizations are warning that women across Africa are facing growing health risks as the United States intensifies its global anti-abortion policies, with advocates arguing that funding …
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AfricaHealth
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,000 Cases as Health Workers Expand Strike Action
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 2,000 confirmed infections, with 754 deaths recorded, as more healthcare workers have joined an expanding strike over unpaid …
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Scientists at U.S. Government Lab Charged With Smuggling Deactivated Mpox Virus Into America
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeTwo scientists employed at a U.S. government research laboratory have been charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus samples into the United States from Africa and allegedly making false statements to …
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Brazil Monitoring Two Suspected Ebola Cases as Health Authorities Activate Emergency Protocols
Health authorities in Brazil are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infections in the country’s largest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, amid concerns over a growing outbreak in …
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Children Born Today Have Better Survival Chances, but Climate Change Threatens Progress A child born today has a significantly higher chance of reaching their fifth birthday than ever before. However, …
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Environment
Health Consequences of Air Pollution on Populations (WHO)
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeWhat Are the Public Health Impacts of Air Pollution? Exposure to high levels of air pollution can lead to a variety of health issues. The short- and long-term health consequences …
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Environment
Impact of Healthier Environments on Reducing the Global Burden of Disease
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeThe Critical Role of Healthier Environments in Reducing Global Disease Burden Healthier environments have the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of disease, with estimates suggesting that almost one-quarter …