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Measles death toll rises to 738 as 7 more children die in 24hrs

Measles death toll rises to 738 as 7 more children die in 24hrs

The measles crisis in Bangladesh has intensified as health authorities report 7 new child deaths, pushing the national death toll to 738. Officials continue to manage a high volume of new infections and pediatric hospital admissions.

Health ·5 Jul 2026, 14:39 ·Lina Park 3 min read
WHO launches global database on sexually transmitted infection prevalence

WHO launches global database on sexually transmitted infection prevalence

The World Health Organization has launched the STI Prevalence Atlas, an open-access repository consolidating research on five sexually transmitted infections. The platform aims to provide standardized data to help policymakers design targeted prevention strategies and monitor transmission.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 21:34 ·Lina Park 4 min read