Cambodia reports fourth bird flu death this year
Cambodia registered its fourth death from bird flu this year, double last year's toll, after an 11-year-old boy died from the virus, authorities said Wednesday.
May 28, 2025
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on United Nations
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China donates $500M to WHO as US pulls back support
China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the group's top donor.
May 22, 2025
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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
Dr. Hector Ocaranza knew El Paso would see measles the moment it began spreading in West Texas and eastern New Mexico.
May 1, 2025
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Hunger shifts attention towards less healthy food options, study finds
New research suggests that when people are hungry, they focus more on the tastiness of food and tend to ignore nutritional information, which may contribute to poor dietary decisions.
Mar 25, 2025
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Manila neighborhood puts bounty on dengue-carrying mosquitoes
Residents in a central Manila neighborhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty—one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive.
Feb 20, 2025
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US officials advise travelers to be careful in Uganda because of Ebola
U.S. health officials on Wednesday urged Americans traveling to Uganda to take precautions because of an Ebola outbreak—and said they are helping Ugandan health officials respond to the threat.
Feb 6, 2025
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Move more, age well: Prescribing physical activity for older adults as a recipe for healthy aging
Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays ...
Jan 27, 2025
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WHO says has raised nearly $4bn through new financing plan
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that it had raised nearly $4 billion dollars through a new financing mechanism it launched in May.
Nov 20, 2024
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The secret to living a longer, healthier life—according to the ancients
According to ancient records, the famous Greek writer and speaker Gorgias of Leontini lived to be over a hundred years old. He was born in 485 BC and died around 380 BC.
Nov 6, 2024
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Spain to donate 500,000 mpox vaccines to Africa
Spain will donate 500,000 mpox vaccine doses to countries in central Africa suffering from a surge in cases, the government said Tuesday.
Aug 27, 2024
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