Mystery Illness Claims Over 50 Lives in Congo’s Northwestern Region
An unknown illness in northwestern Congo has killed over 50 people in five weeks, with symptoms resembling hemorrhagic fevers. WHO is investigating the outbreak.
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WHO Urges Global Vigilance After H5N1 Bird Flu Case in US Child
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WHO Maintains Mpox as Global Health Emergency
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Middle East Conflict Escalates: Israel Strikes Gaza, 19 Dead; WHO Raises Famine Concerns
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, resulting in 19 deaths. The WHO warns of severe famine conditions in north Gaza amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Strike on Gaza Polio Clinic Injures Four Children
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