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Ebola has been known about for decades, but there is still no vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus causing the current outbreak. New research raises hopes of protection against the various types of Ebola.
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Authorities called the public to immediately stop using Isotears-Plus
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Palestinian Minister of Health warns of outbreak of disease in storm-battered Gaza Palestinian Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan has warned of the risk of the outbreak of disease in Gaza as tens of thousands of displaced people have faced flooding while sheltering in makeshift tents. Israeli restrictions have meant scarce aid- and in particular, shelter materials- is entering the strip, leaving almost all of Gaza's population exposed to the elements and health risks amid rapidly deteriorating…
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Since August, over 400,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from haze-related respiratory illnesses, primarily due to toxic smoke from wildfires in Borneo and Sumatra. The air quality has reached hazardous levels, leading to not only respiratory issues but also other health problems, and contributing to an estimated 3,560 deaths in September alone. The intensity of the wildfires this year is the worst in over a decade, exacerbated by budget cuts to emergency response efforts.
