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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information
Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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Record Rejected Referrals to NHS CAMHS in Scotland
Public Health Scotland reports a record 1,274 CAMHS referrals rejected in March 2025. Élise Graham described feeling humiliated after her 2019 referral was denied due to insufficient evidence.
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Public Health Agency Launches Child Safety Week 2026
The Public Health Agency of Northern Ireland launched Child Safety Week 2026 to promote home safety for children under five. The campaign highlights five common household hazards and offers free safety checks and equipment through local councils.
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U.S. Cuts to UNFPA Cripple Maternal Care in Central African Republic
Maternal health services collapsed in Birao after U.S. funding cuts to UNFPA closed clinics and eliminated health worker positions. The district hospital now faces severe shortages as maternal mortality risks rise sharply.
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Brazil Clears Two Suspected Ebola Cases
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U. of Oulu Links Activity to Mental Health
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Nigerian Doctors Warn Against Algorithmic Apothecary
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