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England Is on Course to Eliminate Hepatitis C
The NHS has treated 100,000 patients in a decade and already met the WHO's 2030 target — putting England on the cusp of a historic public health win.
Science
Fridge-Free Vaccine Passes First Human Trial
UK biotech Stablepharma's powder tetanus vaccine needs no refrigeration — and a world-first trial with 60 volunteers showed encouraging results.
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Road Deaths Plunge 21% Despite a Billion More Cars on Roads
WHO data shows traffic fatalities have plummeted 21% since 2011 despite over a billion new vehicles. A new UN declaration now targets halving road deaths by 2030.
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El Salvador Eliminates Trachoma, WHO Confirms
El Salvador has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, the WHO confirms — part of a remarkable 94% global decline in cases since 2002.
Human Achievements
Cambodia First in Asia to Beat All UNAIDS HIV Targets
Cambodia hit all three of UNAIDS' 95-95-95 targets for ending the HIV epidemic — making it the first nation in Asia to achieve this landmark milestone.
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Egypt Sets Guinness Record With 15,000 Blood Donors in a Single Day
A nationwide campaign in Egypt registered more than 15,000 blood donors in just 12 hours, earning a Guinness World Record and boosting the country's strategic blood reserves.
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US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop to 72,000 — the Largest Sustained Decline in Two Decades
After years of relentless escalation that peaked at 110,000 deaths in 2023, US drug overdose fatalities have fallen to approximately 72,000 — a 35% decline driven by naloxone distribution, expanded treatment access, and data-driven public health strategies.