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Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia,...

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

LOME, Togo (AP) — West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity...

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated...

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the...

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment in...

Fiji declares an HIV emergency and expands testing as cases surge

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji has declared an HIV national emergency after data showed 1 in...

South Korea set to approve abortion pills for the 1st time next year

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea plans to approve abortion pills for the first time to promote...

Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children

The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest leve...

WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. health agency is hailing “encouraging signs” in the fight against...

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

TOKYO (AP) — The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, th...

Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial

BOSTON (AP) — New parents in Massachusetts should receive better support and postpartum care , Gov....

Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders

LONDON (AP) — An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management...

WHO validates Chile as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has become the first country in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted...

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo, the world's fastest-growing outbreak of the disease...

In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the...

UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales

LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England...

Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sports director due to health issues

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Soccer great Marc Overmars is stepping down as Royal Antwerp's sports director...

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