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Global race under way to trace passengers who left hantavirus ship before outbreak confirmed

At least 29 passengers of 12 nationalities left the MV Hondius on 24 April after the first fatality

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10 Everyday Actions WHO Recommends for Better Health

Learn WHO recommended daily habits for better health including no smoking less alcohol healthy diet daily movement enough sleep stress management vaccines checkups and handwashing.

Medical Daily

Hantavirus Outbreak: Calls to Ban Cruise Ships Grow After Claims Vessel Continued Sailing With Sick Passengers and Dead Bodies Onboard

A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius luxury cruise has led to multiple deaths, sparking global outrage and calls to ban cruise ships. Investigations into maritime safety protocols are underway.

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I’ve investigated a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what I can tell you about the cruise ship cluster

The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, we heard three passengers had died.

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‘Is all my struggle going to be wasted?’ Ghana study explores how mothers feel about early births

About 10% of births – that’s about 15 million babies – are born prematurely worldwide each year, making preterm births a major global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines preterm birth as delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation.

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The Latest: 3 passengers from virus-hit cruise ship evacuated to the Netherlands

Three people from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, including the ship’s doctor, are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care

The Independent UK

What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?

A deadly hantavirus outbreak has claimed three lives on a luxury cruise ship. Five more individuals are confirmed or suspected cases. The Andes strain of hantavirus, which can spread between humans, is responsible. Experts are investigating the unusual cluster. The World Health Organization states the risk to the general public…

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Hantavirus strain capable of human transmission found in cruise ship passengers

A cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is stuck off the coast of Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board

The Independent UK

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has claimed at least three lives. Spain granted permission to dock, citing humanitarian principles and requests from the WHO and EU. The ship's operator confirmed two crew members require urgent…

The Economic Times

Footage from inside hantavirus-stricken cruise ship shows reality of life for passengers

Decks are mostly deserted, with only a few people wearing medical masks visible

The Independent UK

‘We want to go home’: US travel blogger breaks down as hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship

An American travel blogger has described panic and uncertainty aboard a luxury cruise ship struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Verde, which has killed three passengers and left dozens stranded at sea.

The Times of India

What to know about hantavirus as illness linked with three deaths on Atlantic cruise ship

Hantavirus exposure can cause a lung disease that is fatal in nearly 4 out of 10 who are infected

The Independent UK

British crew member in need of urgent medical care amid suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

WHO says seven confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus on MV Hondius, including three passengers who died

The Guardian - UK

Three People Death in A Cruise Ship That Departed from Argentina Towards South Arica After an Outbreak of the Deadly Hanta Virus

Three people have died and at least three others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch-operated cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting an international public health investigation and urgent medical evacuation efforts, the World Health Organization said.

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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others

The Conversation

Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy

If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at least 25 grams of fiber every day. The best fiber-containing foods come from plants: fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes.

The Independent UK

WHO says vaccinations saving millions in Africa, but U.S aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries

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'We are all connected': France hosts summit linking health and environment

The One Health summit, being held over two days in Lyon, brings together scientists and decision-makers to find integrated solutions to issues connecting health and the environment.

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Saying “No” Isn’t Rude: It’s Self-Respect Every Woman Deserves

For generations, women have been socially conditioned to prioritize others’ needs before their own. Saying “yes” often feels safer than risking conflict. However, mental health experts increasingly emphasize that setting boundaries including saying “no” is a fundamental part of emotional well-being. Organizations like the World Health Organization highlight that chronic…

The Conversation

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

With the global rules-based order collapsing, the United Nations faces an existential crisis as the United States leads other countries in defunding and withdrawing from key agencies such as the World Health Organization.

Euronews

Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Medical Daily

How Social Media Effects on Teens Spark Rising Anxiety and Mental Health Concerns

Discover how social media effects contribute to rising teen anxiety, supported by mental health studies, coping strategies, and parental tips for protecting adolescent well-being online.

The Conversation

Friday essay: my mother survived polio – stories like hers show why vaccination matters

Measles cases have already been reported in most states in Australia this year. Cases tripled here last year, compared with the previous one. It’s hard to believe just over a decade earlier, in 2014, the disease had been declared eliminated in Australia by the World Health Organization, thanks to the…

Euronews

Argentina has officially left the World Health Organization

Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements.

The Times of India

Argentina formally exits WHO, following US withdrawal earlier this year

Argentina has officially exited the World Health Organization, following a year-long announcement by President Javier Milei's administration. Citing the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and political motivations over science, Buenos Aires has completed its withdrawal. This move mirrors the United States' earlier departure and raises concerns about global…

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