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Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

A bold doctor sent her kids away and helped beat one of the world's deadliest viruses

Rwanda's first Marburg outbreak ended with a record-low 23% fatality rate after rapid, coordinated public-health response and rigorous infection control.
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Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

An ancient disease makes yet another comeback

Cholera is resurging across Africa with cases and deaths rising rapidly, requiring urgent presidential-level action to improve water access and case management.
Public health
fromFortune
3 months ago

America faces worst measles outbreak since 1992 with low-vaccinated Texas at the epicenter

The United States is experiencing its most severe measles outbreak in over 30 years, driven by falling vaccination rates and increasing vaccine hesitancy.
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