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Disease outbreaks stem from system failures, not border issues – Prof. Ernest Kenu:
The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has warned that infectious diseases continue to spread in Ghana not because of weak border controls but due to failures within the country’s health and sanitation systems. Delivering his inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana’s Great
Measles outbreaks can end, but the danger of the disease doesn’t
April 29, 2026 4 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm What we learned from South Carolina’s measles outbreak The recent measles outbreak in South Carolina sickened nearly 1,000 people before public health officials got it under control. Vaccination can effectively prevent further spread By Tanya Lewis edited by Claire Cameron A fact sheet
Outbreaks expose gaps in US vaccination coverage
Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities Published December 20, 2025 2:15PM (EST) Measles outbreaks continue nationwide as more people grow cautious of childhood vaccination schedules, taking the lead set by anti-vax officials like HHS Secretary Kennedy. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) Health officials are warning of
E. coli and Vibrio outbreaks recorded in New Zealand
New Zealand has reported E. coli, Clostridium perfringens and Vibrio outbreaks in recent months. An outbreak of acute gastroenteritis associated with a food business was reported in Auckland in June. It involved 32 patients. Clostridium perfringens was identified in leftover food, and in clinical samples from a hospitalized person and...
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Fantasy Football: How to draft a winner from No. 8 spot in PPR leagues; full results, favorite picks, more
Here's how it played out with the eighth overall pick Jul 30, 2026 at 8:50 pm ET • 4 min read I think Fantasy drafts get tricky around pick 30, which means if you're picking eighth in a 12-team league, you're going to have some tough calls in Rounds 3 and 4. But first, let's
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Fantasy Football: How to draft a winner from No. 2 spot in PPR leagues; full results, favorite picks, more
Here's how it played out picking No. 2 and passing on the big-two RBs Jul 30, 2026 at 8:25 pm ET • 4 min read With the second overall pick in a 12-team league, there is no reason not to love your first three picks. You're in a great position to grab one of the
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UFL Bids Farewell to Birmingham and Houston Franchises
UFL Bids Farewell to Birmingham and Houston Franchises The United Football League announced Thursday that it will depart Birmingham and Houston as part of its long-term strategic realignment, bringing an end to two franchises that played significant roles in the growth of modern spring football. While the league is moving forward with plans to introduce
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Former NFL Football Player is Accused of Brandishing Knife, Threatening Man on Bus
Former NFL Star Accused of Brandishing Knife, Threatening Man on Bus Former NFL wide receiver Demetrius Byrd was arrested and is being held in a Miami-Dade jail after authorities charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an incident aboard a Miami Beach bus. According to an arrest report, Byrd allegedly became
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Sean Payton set to present Drew Brees at Hall of Fame enshrinement
Former San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will officially be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, as a member of the class of 2026 on August 8. Sean Payton, former Saint and Brees’ longtime head coach in the Crescent City, was recently announced as the presenter