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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency : But Not a Pandemic. Here’s What Difference Means!

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WHO has declared an Ebola emergency, but not the kind most headlines suggest. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, after confirmed cross-border spread connected the outbreak in eastern DRC to imported […]

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Can Cannabis Kill Hantavirus? Viral Claim Rated False

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A viral claim circulating across social media platforms suggests that scientists have discovered cannabis can “kill” hantavirus. However, no credible scientific evidence shows that cannabis can kill or treat hantavirus infection in humans. While some laboratory studies have explored the antiviral potential of certain cannabis compounds against a range of viruses, no reputable medical authority […]

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What Is Hantavirus? Understanding the Virus, Recent 2026 Concerns, and Actual Public Health Risks

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Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans. In recent weeks, public attention has increased following reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting warnings and public statements from the World Health Organization (WHO). Social media discussions […]

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An Indian student Did NOT discover a drug to combat COVID-19!

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. As COVID-19 has once again made headlines, with some cases reported in Sri Lanka as well, the same false messages that were shared during the height of the pandemic are being circulated again through social media platforms. Among these are home remedies purported to be cures […]

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WHO Did Not Recommend “Mega Lockdowns” for Mpox

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On August 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the mpox virus. This new outbreak is caused by a different strain, clade I, compared to the clade II strain responsible for the 2022 emergency. The WHO’s declaration aims to raise awareness and prompt international action to control the virus’s […]

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EXPLAINED: What is New Mysterious Disease in China?

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Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]

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What Are The Limitations of Taking A Breath-Holding Test To Determine Lung Health?

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The lungs and respiratory system perform a vital function in the body, allowing oxygen in the air to be taken into the body while also getting rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out. However, can you identify whether your lungs are in excellent health according to how many seconds you can hold their […]

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WHO has NOT revealed any link between fully vaccinated women and babies with heart defects!

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Since the beginning of the vaccination drive for the Covid-19 pandemic, anti-vaccination posts have spread rapidly on social media. Many of those posts state that vaccination is unhealthy and can have adverse effects on your body, hence discourage to take part. Below is our investigation of one such post. Social Media Posts : Facebook posts […]

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WHO Did Not Declare Corona a Seasonal Virus; A False Claim Goes Viral!

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The world braced for a new possible wave of Covid-19, and misinformation regarding it also revived with the deadly virus. An old video of a group of doctors falsely claiming coronavirus is nothing but the seasonal flu virus is doing rounds on social media.  The viral video has now been attributed to World Health Organization […]

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While some of these habits can impact brain activity; This is a list Falsely attributed to WHO!

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Human brain is arguably the most complex organ in the human body and recognized as the body’s command center, influencing every aspect of life. There are thousands of social media posts related to the human brain, its structure, and functional details. This is our investigation related to a viral social media post attributing to WHO and claiming to be seven […]

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