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As Ebola Cases Breach 1000, Trial of Two Antiviral Treatments Due to Start Soon
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A clinical trial of two antivirals that may be effective in treating Ebola Bundibugyo is expected to start in the Democratic ...
How Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths by 86%
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For decades, malaria has been one of Africa’s most persistent health challenges. In Ghana, it was once the leading cause of ...
‘Progress is Not Success,’ Warns UNAIDS at Start of Poorly Attended UN High-Level Meeting on HIV
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Despite remarkable advances against HIV over the past two decades, “let us not confuse progress with success”, warned UNAIDS head Winnie ...
Palau banned e-cigarettes. Now we’re asking the harder question
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The island country in the western Pacific Ocean has initiated a World Health Organization (WHO) review of nicotine in terms of ...
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Despite Delays, Negotiations Over Critical PABS Annex to WHO Pandemic Treaty Reveal Signs of Progress; Here’s Why
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WHO Urges Dramatic Expansion of Newborn Screening to Detect Birth Defects
Universal newborn screening needs to be dramatically expanded to improve infant mortality, says the World Health Organization (WHO). Without intervention, ...
23/06/2026
European Parliament Deadlock On Higher Tobacco and Nicotine Taxes Leaves Decision to Divided European Council
The European Parliament on Wednesday defeated a proposal to freeze cigarette excise taxes at a 60% rate of retail value ...
19/06/2026
‘Finish Pandemic Agreement,’ Tedros and Lula Urge Ahead of G7
World leaders need to finalise the Pandemic Agreement by applying political will at the “highest level”, a spirit of equity ...
15/06/2026
Despite Delays, Negotiations Over Critical PABS Annex to WHO Pandemic Treaty Reveal Signs of Progress; Here’s Why
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US and Russia Vote Against UN Political Declaration on HIV/ AIDS
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How Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths by 86%
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Where You’re Born Still Decides Whether You Can Access Surgical Care
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As Ebola Spreads, Global Leaders Decry ‘Panic and Neglect’ Response to Outbreaks
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Eastern Mediterranean
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US and Russia Vote Against UN Political Declaration on HIV/ AIDS
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How Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths by 86%
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Where You’re Born Still Decides Whether You Can Access Surgical Care
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As Ebola Spreads, Global Leaders Decry ‘Panic and Neglect’ Response to Outbreaks
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