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 …
public health
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Manitoba is set to open its first supervised consumption site on August 11, marking a significant milestone in the province’s efforts to address the ongoing opioid crisis and reduce overdose-related …
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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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HealthNews
New Research Finds Construction Workers Face Disproportionately High Risk of Opioid Deaths
A new study has found that construction workers are disproportionately affected by opioid-related deaths, reinforcing growing concerns about substance use, workplace injuries, and mental health challenges within the construction industry. …
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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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News
Scientists Say Ending Fossil Fuel Use Is Key to Reducing Wildfire Smoke and Improving Air Quality
Scientists are warning that increasingly smoky skies caused by devastating wildfires will continue to threaten public health unless governments and industries significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels, arguing that …
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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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EnvironmentHealth
Europe’s Early Heat Wave May Have Claimed More Than 10,000 Lives, New Estimates Suggest
Europe’s early summer heat wave may have contributed to the deaths of more than 10,000 people, according to new estimates, highlighting the growing human toll of extreme weather events across …
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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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African nations have secured $900 million in new financial commitments aimed at expanding access to clean cooking solutions, marking a major step toward improving public health, protecting the environment, and …