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US Public Health Capacity Faces Scrutiny as WHO Monitors Limited Human Transmission in Hantavirus Outbreak

“Any vacuum, any space which is not covered, actually gives advantage to the virus,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said

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Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills Civil Defense Rescuer Despite Truce

Beirut— An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense on Friday, the rescue organization said,

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Brazil’s WHO Centres Strengthen Regional Fight Against Leprosy and Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases

“Integrated skin screenings reduced stigma and improved service uptake, reinforcing the effectiveness of using the skin as an entry point

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Australia Eliminates Trachoma, Ending Infectious Blindness Threat After Decades of Indigenous Health Efforts

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WHO Warns Global Hepatitis Elimination Effort Falling Behind

Geneva– The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that progress toward eliminating viral hepatitis remains too slow and uneven, warning

UN says global child vaccine catch-up campaign nears 21 million target despite setbacks

Geneva— The United Nations said on Friday a global campaign to immunize children who missed routine vaccinations during the COVID-19

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Western Pacific Countries Strengthen Infodemic Response Through Evidence-Based Communication Systems

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Eastern Mediterranean Builds Integrated Respiratory Surveillance Despite Conflict Pressures

“Collective preparedness and sustained investment are enabling even fragile health systems to detect, respond and contribute to global respiratory threat