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Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents
Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide, says UN health agency New York Avian…
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One person dies from snake bite every 4-6 minutes worldwide: WHO
The greatest public health impact of snake bites occurs in low- and middle-income countries in tropical and subtropical environments, mostly…
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Manufacturing labs spreading ‘antibiotic pollution’
Pharmaceutical waste from antibiotic manufacturing can facilitate the emergence of new drug-resistant bacteria, which can spread globally and threaten our…
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Level of unprotected teenage sex ‘worryingly high’, WHO finds
Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study surveyed over 242,000 15-year-olds across 42 countries in Europe, central Asia, and Canada from…
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Hepatitis: A Growing Threat and Persistent Challenge
WHO Report 2024 says Pakistan grapples with highest Hepatitis Infection rate globally WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 28 JULY Dr. Mohammad Masood…
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Cancer rates set to rise 77 per cent by 2050
It has been predicted that there would be more than 35 million cancer cases during 2050, up from the estimated…
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Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, warns WHO
In 2000, there were about half a million cases and over 4.2 million cases were recorded in 2022, which shows…
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Contaminated Food Kills 420000 People Each Year
Over 200 diseases, from diarrhea to cancers, are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals Geneva…
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Chronic diseases taking immense and increasing toll on lives: WHO
By around 2050, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and respiratory illnesses – will account for 86 per…
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WHO advises against use of Artificial Sweeteners
WHO also noted potential undesirable effects from long-term use of NSS, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes…
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