Archive: 05/02/2016
Tonga declares Zika epidemic after five confirmed cases
The tiny South Pacific kingdom of Tonga said Friday it has a Zika epidemic after five people tested positive for the virus and another 265 are suspected of having it.
Feb 5, 2016
200 million girls and women living with FGM: UNICEF
At least 200 million girls and women worldwide have been subjected to female genital mutilation with half of those living in Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia, according to the UN children's agency.
Feb 5, 2016
Hawaii lawmakers kill vaccine bill after heated debate
After listening to Hawaii residents speak out against vaccines and saying they cause everything from autism to the Zika virus, Hawaii lawmakers killed a bill to speed up the state's process for adopting federal vaccination ...
Feb 5, 2016
'Major shortcomings' in French drug trial death lab: inquiry
An inquiry into the death of a man during a drug trial has found "three major shortcomings" at the French laboratory where he was being tested, the minister of health said Thursday.
Feb 5, 2016