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healthAfrica Averts 20 Million Measles Deaths Since 2000 Amidst Progress and Challenges
Analysis reveals significant progress in African immunization, averting millions of deaths, yet highlights uneven coverage and ongoing challenges in reaching vaccination targets.
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healthEngland Nears Hepatitis C Elimination Goal Amidst Persistent Challenges
England shows significant progress towards eliminating Hepatitis C, with falling prevalence and improved treatment. However, diagnosis gaps and harm reduction issues remain.
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healthPenicillin Allergy Testing Revolutionizes Antibiotic Prescribing
New study shows direct oral challenge testing safely removes inaccurate penicillin allergy labels, cutting use of restricted antibiotics and combating resistance.
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healthGlobal Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns
Millions worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B and C, as global elimination targets for 2030 remain out of reach due to significant diagnosis and treatment gaps.
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worldLebanon's Health System Overwhelmed After 'Horrific' Strikes
Lebanon's healthcare system is critically overwhelmed following a day of intense Israeli strikes, leading to over 200 deaths and 1,000 injuries, with critical supply shortages and a plea for international aid.
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worldLebanon Hospitals Face Critical Supply Shortage, WHO Warns
Lebanon's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse as hospitals may soon run out of essential trauma kits and chronic disease medications due to escalating conflict and disrupted supply chains.
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worldWHO Suspends Gaza Evacuations After Contractor Killed
World Health Organization halts medical evacuations from Gaza after contractor Majdi Aslan killed by Israeli troops near Rafah crossing.
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healthCornell Study: Feeling Lonely Poses Greater Health Risk Than Being Alone
A major study finds perceived loneliness, not just social isolation, drives higher mortality and disease risk, prompting new public health approaches.