Report: Storms in Egypt leave 3 dead, unleash scorpions
Heavy rain and flooding in a southern province in Egypt have left three people dead and more than 500 others hospitalized from scorpion stings, state-run media reported.
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Nov 14, 2021
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News tagged with health ministry
From mines to COVID: Cambodia dogs train to sniff out virus
Cambodian anti-landmine authorities are training dogs to sniff out COVID-19, hoping the sharp-nosed canines normally used to detect underground explosives can keep the virus on a tight leash.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 29, 2021
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Greek firefighters battle to contain forest blaze for second day
Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought for a second day on Friday to bring a large forest blaze under control, with better weather conditions providing hope the flames could be subdued.
Environment
May 21, 2021
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Brazil milks deadly snakes for their life-saving venom
Gripping the deadly snake behind its jaws, Fabiola de Souza massages its venom glands to squeeze out drops that will save lives around Brazil where thousands of people are bitten every year.
Ecology
Dec 10, 2019
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Yellow fever virus responsible for current epidemic in Brazil originated in Amazon in 1980
The origin of the virus responsible for the ongoing yellow fever epidemic in Brazil, the worst in 40 years, has been identified by scientists affiliated with two Brazilian institutions, Adolfo Lutz Institute (IAL) and the ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 2, 2019
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No tea or coffee, Indians warned, as heatwave continues
Hospitals across the desert state of Rajasthan reported a surge in heatstroke cases Tuesday as fierce temperatures kept up for a fourth day across northern India.
Environment
Jun 4, 2019
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Death toll in 'unprecedented' Iran floods rises to 21
The death toll from major floods swamping much of Iran has risen to 21, emergency services said Tuesday, as authorities sent safety warnings to mobile telephones across the country.
Environment
Mar 26, 2019
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Venomous yellow scorpions are moving into Brazil's big cities – and the infestation may be unstoppable
I live in São Paulo, the biggest city in Brazil, home to some 12 million people – 20 million if you count the outskirts, which have been sprawling for three decades.
Plants & Animals
Feb 11, 2019
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Singapore says American leaked 14,200 HIV records
Singapore's health ministry accused an American on Monday of stealing and leaking the records of 14,200 people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, before January 2013.
Security
Jan 28, 2019
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Iraq floods leave 21 dead in two days: health ministry
At least 21 people have died and tens of thousands displaced by heavy rains that have battered Iraq over two days, the health ministry and United Nations said on Sunday.
Environment
Nov 25, 2018
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