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

May 19, 2026 at 3:27 AM

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern following a dangerous outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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

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

April 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka Health Officials Launch Nationwide Food Safety Drive for Festive Season.

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in Sri Lanka have deployed 2,000 officers to monitor food safety standards nationwide as festive season preparations begin.

April 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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

April 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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April 9, 2026 at 12:47 AM

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

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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Economy

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

April 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM

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.