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Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop "war"
While the virus can infect people, usually those who have contact with infected birds, the World Health Organization says the risk to humans is low.
16 February 2023
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North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness'
26 January 2023
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Maldives detects cases of eradicated filariasis
15 December 2023
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2 children with measles fully vaccinated: Hospital
5 April 2023
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Maldives says aim to eliminate rubella this year
8 April 2023
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Chikungunya spreads as capital reports 59 cases this month
27 April 2024
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2 more cases of Filariasis found in Kulhudhuffushi
18 December 2023
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Israel says it will let more aid into Gaza as UN warns of hunger
18 November 2023