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ABUJA, May 12– The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen…
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WHO says more hantavirus cases may emerge in coming weeks after Spain-led cruise evacuation
May 12, 2026MADRID, May 12 — World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday said…
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SYDNEY, May 12– Scientists in Australia have identified a hidden mechanism explaining why some breast…
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Humanitarians warn of lack of prosthetic care in Gaza
May 5, 2026UNITED NATIONS, May 5 — Humanitarians are warning of the lack of prosthetic and rehabilitation…
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Major childhood obesity strategy launched in Australia
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Major depression peaks 2 weeks after childbirth: study
May 1, 2026SYDNEY, May 1- A global study of over 2 million women and girls found major…
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Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission
April 26, 2026SANYA, April 26 — “Is this a ‘boat that treats illnesses,’ just like yours?” This…
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Botswana intensifies response amid FMD cases spreading
April 13, 2026GABORONE, April 13 — The Botswanan government has strengthened its response to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)…
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Ghana vows to roll out free primary health care
April 13, 2026ACCRA, April 13 — Ghanaian Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said on Monday that Ghana…

