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Global Health Crisis: WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak is Advancing Faster than Containment Efforts.

May 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM

The World Health Organization reports 220 suspected Ebola deaths as the current outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain surpasses response capabilities, complicated by regional instability and attacks on medical facilities.

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WHO Declares International Public Health Emergency Amid Challenging Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo.

May 19, 2026 at 3:27 AM

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Global Health Crisis: WHO Leaders Link Funding Shortfalls to Disease Outbreaks.

May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM

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Global Health Alert Issued Over Unfolding Ebola Crisis in DR Congo and Uganda.

May 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM

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The Disparity of Disease: How Elite Mobility and Social Inequality Drive Global Outbreaks

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May 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM

The Disparity of Disease: How Elite Mobility and Social Inequality Drive Global Outbreaks.

This article explores how the mobility of the affluent often serves as a vector for infectious diseases, while the socioeconomic consequences of such outbreaks disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

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International Health Alert: WHO Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Expedition Cruise.

May 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating an international response to a Hantavirus outbreak originating on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has resulted in three deaths and confirmed cases across multiple countries.

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International Health Alert: WHO Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Expedition Cruise

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UN Reports Mounting Healthcare Crisis and Casualties in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict.

April 30, 2026 at 4:13 AM

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Russian Health Minister Scheduled for High-Level Visit to Sri Lanka.

April 29, 2026 at 9:16 AM

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Two Decades On: An American's Perspective on Life in the United Kingdom.

April 24, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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A Rare Lifeline: Inside Omdurman's Sole Operational Center for Tropical Diseases Amid Sudan's Conflict

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April 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM

A Rare Lifeline: Inside Omdurman's Sole Operational Center for Tropical Diseases Amid Sudan's Conflict.

As Sudan’s healthcare system nears total collapse due to a three-year civil war, the Tropical Diseases Teaching Hospital in Omdurman has emerged as a critical, albeit struggling, sanctuary for patients battling infectious diseases.

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Middle East

Escalating Concerns Over Attacks on Medical Facilities Across Middle East.

April 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Recent reports highlight a disturbing trend of medical facilities and emergency responders being targeted in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, raising significant humanitarian concerns.

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Economy

Why Investing in the Care Economy is Essential for Economic Resilience.

The ILO highlights the critical role of the care economy in fostering societal resilience and gender equality. By adopting the 5R framework, nations can address the undervaluation of care work and drive sustainable economic growth.

April 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM

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Recovery International Secures Spot Among Asia-Pacific’s Top High-Growth Enterprises.

April 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM

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Middle East

Lebanese Hospitals Face Unprecedented Strain Following Intense Israeli Airstrikes.

Lebanese healthcare facilities, including the American University of Beirut Hospital, are struggling to manage a massive influx of civilian casualties following a series of intense Israeli airstrikes across the country, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.

April 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM

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Escalating Tobacco Crisis: Over 12,000 Lives Lost Annually in Sri Lanka

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April 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM

Escalating Tobacco Crisis: Over 12,000 Lives Lost Annually in Sri Lanka.

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) reports that tobacco-related illnesses claim over 12,300 lives annually in Sri Lanka, urging the implementation of higher tobacco taxes to curb consumption and improve public health.

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Health

Prioritizing Science-Based Strategies to Overcome Modern Global Health Crises.

April 9, 2026 at 12:47 AM

UNFPA underscores the critical need for integrating data-driven, scientific innovation to tackle complex health issues, ranging from maternal mortality to technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

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Sri Lanka Health Ministry Deploys 436 New Post-Intern Medical Officers.

April 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM

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Economy

Long Covid's Hidden Economic Toll: A $135 Billion Annual Burden for OECD Nations.

New OECD research highlights that Long Covid is causing up to $135 billion in annual economic losses for member nations, primarily driven by workforce productivity declines and increased labor market exits.

April 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Leads Regional WHO Efforts at World Health Day Forum.

April 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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April 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM

Beyond Hospitals: Why Science Must Shape Our Future Health Strategies.

Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga of UNFPA explores how shifting global health challenges, from maternal mortality to digital-age violence, require a science-led, preventive approach rather than purely reactive clinical care.

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