Health
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World News in Brief: Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of…
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UN drug alert stops shipment that could have made 1.6 billion lethal fentanyl doses
An international early warning system blocked a shipment of chemicals used to make fentanyl that could have produced up to…
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Maternal deaths spike during war and instability, new report warns
Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday…
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New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India, WHO urges continued monitoring
The detection of a newly identified recombinant mpox virus containing genetic material from two known strains underscores the need for…
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Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain
Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from the United States on Thursday…
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‘We are dying’: Gaza’s cancer patients plead for a way out
As World Cancer Day is marked on Wednesday, thousands of patients in Gaza face worsening illness, untreated pain and closed…
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Rafah reopening offers lifeline for patients, but aid flow still far from enough
The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has allowed a small number of people to leave…
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Nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases could be prevented, UN study finds
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger…
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Building healthy bridges towards peace: WHO launches $1 billion appeal
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions…
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