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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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Grayscale Says US Crypto Rules Can Advance Without CLARITY Act

U.S. crypto regulation is becoming clearer even as the CLARITY Act faces an uncertain path through Congress, according to Grayscale. Stablecoin legislation and agency initiatives are advancing, though several changes remain proposals rather than final rules. Key Takeaways Grayscale says crypto policy can advance without CLARITY becoming law. Stablecoin legislation has passed, while SEC fundraising

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India’s Demat 2.0 Could Change Bond Tokenization: Here’s How It Works

The country has taken a major step toward bringing tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) into its mainstream financial system. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have launched a pilot infrastructure for issuing, holding, trading, and settling corporate bonds as digital tokens. Called Demat 2.0, the model is

HBAR Price Eyes a Move Toward $0.20 as Hedera RWA Growth Supports Bulls

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What Is Customer Engagement Management and Why It Matters?

Customer Engagement Management (CEM) is all about creating strong relationships with your customers through personalized interactions. It matters because engaged customers drive higher profits and loyalty. Start by identifying key touchpoints in your customer journey, then leverage data and technology to enhance those experiences. Focus on building emotional connections across all channels. By doing this