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Ebola Evacuation: British Doctor Returns From Congo for London Care
A medic infected while responding to the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record is now in the Royal Free's isolation unit.
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A First for Michigan: El-Sayed Wins, but Power Is Another Matter
The physician and former public health official becomes the first Muslim US senator, yet the structural limits of representation remain firmly in place.
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Anthrax in Virunga: Hippo Deaths Expose a Wider Fragility
An outbreak has killed 28 hippos in the Semuliki River, testing a park already strained by conflict, poaching and a parallel Ebola emergency.
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Rajasthan's Marble Dump Draws Tourists as Residents Bear the Cost
A 300-acre slurry yard near Kishangarh has become a selfie backdrop, while nearby villagers report illness, poisoned water and failing fields.
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Nigeria Faces New Health Challenge with Ebola Case Linked to DR Congo Strain
The emergence of an Ebola case in Nigeria underscores the persistent threat of zoonotic diseases in West Africa.
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Ebola Resurgence in Kenya: A Regional Health Crisis Looms
As cases rise, the specter of a wider outbreak in East Africa becomes increasingly concerning.
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Synthetic Drugs: The Unseen Tsunami Threatening the U.S.
As homemade synthetic drugs proliferate, the United States faces a multifaceted crisis demanding urgent policy intervention.
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The Resurgence of Measles: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health Policy
As the United States grapples with over 4,000 cases, the implications for public health strategies are profound.
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Kenya's Ebola Emergence: A Crucible for National Preparedness
The recent uptick in Ebola cases beyond Nairobi signals critical challenges and opportunities for Kenya's healthcare infrastructure.
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Dissecting the Deliberations: Lessons from the Hospital Extension Controversy
The debate surrounding a local hospital extension reveals deeper issues in public health policy and community engagement.
