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    Child mortality

    A Quiet Storm: Japanese Encephalitis Re‑Emerges Across Nepal

    Notably, five of the infected are children, and data show that those aged 15 and above face a higher mortality risk—especially if unvaccinated.
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    Afghanistan

    Hunger Crisis Deepens in Afghanistan Amid Economic Strain and Funding Shortfalls, Warns WFP

    The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded a dire warning about Afghanistan’s escalating hunger crisis, as an economic downturn, recurring droughts, and the forced return of thousands of Afghan migrants strain the country’s fragile infrastructure and limited resources.
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    Child mortality

    Gaza: ‘No One Should Ever be Forced to Risk Their Life to Find Food,’ Says UN OCHA

    UNICEF also called for more humanitarian aid and commercial traffic to come in to stabilise the situation and reduce the desperation of the population.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Global Tiger Day 2025: WTI Launches GPS-Enabled SOS System and Speed-Boat Medical Response in Sundarbans

    Accidental encounters with tigers have historically led to fatalities and injuries, making rapid medical response and efficient crisis communication a critical need.
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    Disaster risk reduction

    In Rajya Sabha: Fluoride-Affected Rural Habitations Drop Sharply from 7,996 to 248, Thanks to Jal Jeevan Mission

    Funding is not allocated specifically for fluoride-affected areas but is provided for the overall provision of safe tap water, the minister said.
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    Health Policy

    WHO, UNDOC Release Landmark Report on Contaminated Medicines

    WHO has issued seven Medical Product Alerts concerning multiple batches of contaminated liquid oral medicines, many of which were marketed for paediatric use. WHO...
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    India

    In Lok Sabha: Over 15 Crore Rural Homes Now Have Tap Water Access Under Har Ghar Jal Scheme

    This marks a substantial leap from August 2019, when only 3.23 crore rural households (just 16.7 per cent) had access to tap water, the minister of state for jal shakti, V Somanna said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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    Health Policy

    WHO Chief Warns of Starvation Crisis in Gaza, Highlights Global Health Emergencies

    WHO’s joint report with UNICEF on global immunization revealed that although vaccine coverage has modestly improved.
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    Civil society

    Nepal: Oli and Dahal Eye Renewed Left Alliance Amid Election Losses and Corruption Probes

    As the seminar approaches, all eyes will be on the messaging from Oli and Dahal. Their ability to project unity while navigating internal party differences and external pressures will test the viability of left-wing resurgence in Nepal’s fragmented democracy.
    Agriculture

    World Bank Injects $1.1 Billion to Shield Bangladesh’s Food Security and Livelihoods from Global Shocks

    The approval sends a positive signal to markets and development partners amid global turbulence. For millions of Bangladeshis reliant on timely rains, affordable inputs, and stable prices, it offers reassurance that food security remains a national and international priority.
    Agri-business

    Farmers Unite Against India-US Trade Deal, Vow Nationwide Agitation

    In a significant show of solidarity, farmer organisations from across India convened at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh on June 25, 2026.

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    Civil society

    Nepal: Oli and Dahal Eye Renewed Left Alliance Amid Election Losses and Corruption Probes

    As the seminar approaches, all eyes will be on the messaging from Oli and Dahal. Their ability to project unity while navigating internal party differences and external pressures will test the viability of left-wing resurgence in Nepal’s fragmented democracy.
    Agriculture

    World Bank Injects $1.1 Billion to Shield Bangladesh’s Food Security and Livelihoods from Global Shocks

    The approval sends a positive signal to markets and development partners amid global turbulence. For millions of Bangladeshis reliant on timely rains, affordable inputs, and stable prices, it offers reassurance that food security remains a national and international priority.
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