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Measles cases worldwide have risen 20% year-on-year in 2023 to about 10.3 million due to inadequate access to vaccines, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization.
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Measles cases surge worldwide, access to vaccine is ‘inadequate’: WHO

Measles cases worldwide have risen 20% year-on-year in 2023 to about 10.3 million due to inadequate access to vaccines, according to new estimates.

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The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in Congo — the outbreak's epicentre.
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First batch of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccines in Congo by Sept. 5 

The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in.

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A second phase of the polio vaccination will start today in war-raved Gaza after 187,000 children under the age of 10 got oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) in the central region, in the first round, the WHO stated.
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Aid workers begin second round of polio vaccinations in Gaza, a 3rd on way

A second phase of the polio vaccination will start today in war-raved Gaza after 187,000 children under the age of 10 got oral.

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United Nations Children’s Fund, the world's largest single vaccine buyer, has issued an emergency tender to buy mpox vaccines to fight the rapid spread of the disease in the African continent.
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UNICEF issues emergency tender to purchase mpox vaccines

United Nations Children’s Fund, the world's largest single vaccine buyer, has issued an emergency tender to buy mpox vaccines to fight the rapid.

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About 24% of adolescent girls or close to 19 million globally have experienced physical or sexual violence by their intimate partner by the time they turn 20 years old, according to a WHO-funded report.
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A quarter of global adolescent girls face violence by intimate partners: WHO

About 24% of adolescent girls or close to 19 million globally have experienced physical or sexual violence by their intimate partner by the.

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About 377 children have died in 2021 due to rising temperatures across Europe and Central Asia, according to a new data analysis from 23 nations done by UNICEF.
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Heatwaves killed 377 children in 2021 in Europe, Central Asia: UNICEF

About 377 children have died in 2021 due to rising temperatures across Europe and Central Asia, according to a new data analysis from.

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The World Health Organization’s laboratory network has detected six variants of poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in sewage samples in war-torn Gaza and warned of a global spread if it is not contained.
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Poliovirus type 2 detected in sewage samples in war-torn Gaza: WHO

The World Health Organization’s laboratory network has detected six variants of poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in sewage samples in war-torn Gaza and warned.

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The World Health Organization has prequalified a dengue vaccine for children made by Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Company — the third-largest drug firm in Asia.
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WHO prequalifies Japan-based Takeda’s dengue vaccine for children

HQ Team May 15, 2024: The World Health Organization has prequalified a dengue vaccine for children made by Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Company —.

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The entire population in the Gaza Strip, 2.23 million, is facing food insecurity and by mid-July half of the residents may experience catastrophic hunger, according to a report.
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Gaza Strip hurtling toward imminent famine, a global alliance says

HQ Team March 19, 2024: The entire population in the Gaza Strip, 2.23 million, is facing food insecurity and by mid-July half of.

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At least 57 women and girls in Sudan were at the receiving end of sexually-related violence since a conflict between warring factions of the military government in the country began in April, the UN stated.
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Female genital mutilation sees a 15% increase worldwide; UNICEF

HQ Team March 18, 2024: There are over 230 million victims of female genital mutilation worldwide, according to the UNICEF. This is an.

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