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healthU.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency
U.S. federal health officials report a 23% decline in opioid-related deaths last year, driven by naloxone and supply changes, but emphasize the crisis remains complex and fragile.
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healthEbola Outbreak Declared International Health Emergency
The WHO declares Ebola a public health emergency with confirmed cases in the DRC and Uganda.
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healthRare Ebola Strain Triggers Global Health Emergency
The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine, spreads in DR Congo and Uganda, prompting worldwide vigilance.
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healthSix Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Outbreak
At least six Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola, three at high-risk and one symptomatic. WHO declared a public health emergency.
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healthEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Raises Alarm Amid Unique Challenges
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths. No approved vaccines or treatments exist, complicating containment.
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healthManitoba Declares HIV Public Health Emergency Amid 130% Surge
Manitoba declares a public health emergency after a sharp rise in HIV cases, with 328 new cases in 2025, tripling 2021 numbers. Infants affected.
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healthBritish Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost
British Columbia commemorates 10 years since declaring a public health emergency due to the overdose crisis, reflecting on over 18,000 lives lost and calls for renewed action.
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healthBC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths
British Columbia reflects on 10 years since declaring a toxic drug public health emergency, with over 18,000 lives lost and specific demographics disproportionately affected.