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HealthOne in Four Adolescents Globally Lack Daily Physical Activity
A World Health Organization study found that approximately 240 million young people aged 11 to 17 worldwide do not get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. The report highlights a lack of progress in adolescent activity levels over the past 15 years, with girls being less active than boys.
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Health · AfricaWHO Chief Urges Nations to Finalize Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's Director-General is calling for the finalization of a global pandemic treaty. Citing deadly epidemics like Ebola and the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to overcome disagreements on key issues.
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Health · AfricaEbola outbreak could reach UK, Africa CDC chief warns
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and 4,900 deaths, prompting warnings from the Africa CDC director general that the virus could spread globally. Health ministers agreed to keep borders open while strengthening coordination.
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HealthLancet report: 710,000 heat deaths in 2023 linked to climate change
A new Lancet report indicates 710,000 heat-related deaths occurred globally in 2023, with over 70% attributed to human-caused climate change. Researchers are urging a formal declaration of a global health emergency to address accelerating climate harms.
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Global dementia cases to reach 24.7 million annually by 2050
An international study projects that annual new dementia diagnoses will more than double by 2050, reaching an estimated 24.7 million cases. The research also found that women and individuals in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected.
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Health · IndiaLancet report identifies 17 threats to human survival by 2100
A report published in The Lancet has identified 17 major threats to human survival by the year 2100. Malicious use of artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict are highlighted as the most significant dangers, alongside issues like climate change, obesity, and pandemics.
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Politics · AfricaZambia to sign US health deal after removing data clauses
Zambia is set to sign a revised five-year health agreement with the United States valued at $3.6 billion. The deal excludes clauses that would have required the African nation to share patient health data and specimens with the US government.
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Climate · IndiaEl Niño heatwave could cause 451,000 deaths globally
A new report from the Climate Impact Lab estimates that the current El Niño event could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027. India is projected to experience 15,800 of these deaths.
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Politics · United StatesUSAID dissolution linked to global deaths, reports say
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), established in the early 1960s, was dissolved by the Trump administration. Reports indicate that subsequent cuts to foreign aid have been linked to increased deaths globally, particularly among children, and have had devastating impacts on vulnerable populations.
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Health · AfricaUS to phase out direct HIV funding for Namibia
The United States will stop direct financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs after 2027, shifting to technical cooperation. The decision follows Namibia's rejection of proposed health data sharing agreements and its achievement of UNAIDS targets.
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Science & Tech · United KingdomFridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine succeeds in first human trial
A UK-led trial of a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine that does not require refrigeration has reported 100% protective antibody levels in all participants. The vaccine, SPVX02, remained stable at 30°C for at least two years, addressing cold-chain failures that waste millions of doses annually.
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