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Study Reveals at Least Two Children Die Monthly from Knife Wounds in EnglandRossographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Study Reveals at Least Two Children Die Monthly from Knife Wounds in England

A national study led by the University of Bristol found that at least two school-aged children die each month from knife injuries in England, with most fatalities from a single stab wound. The research, analyzing data from 2019 to 2024, highlights higher risks in deprived areas a…

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Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination Campaign After 98 Suspected Child DeathsSubstrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
world29 days ago

Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination Campaign After 98 Suspected Child Deaths

Bangladesh has initiated an emergency vaccination drive targeting over one million children following 98 suspected measles deaths among children between March 15 and April 4. The campaign, supported by UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, prioritizes high-risk areas in 18 districts and will ex…

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