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    Bangladesh

    UNICEF Says It Warned Interim Government Repeatedly on Measles Vaccine Shortage, Sparking Deadly Outbreak

    Bangladesh’s measles tragedy underscores the fragility of public health gains amid political transitions.
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    Child marriage

    Sri Lanka: Police Sound Alarm on Rising Teenage Pregnancies; Call for Stronger Family Vigilance

    As Sri Lanka navigates post-economic challenges and evolving social norms, addressing teenage pregnancy requires balancing cultural sensitivities with evidence-based interventions.
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    Air

    Scorching Heatwave Engulfs Delhi and North-Central India: Temperatures Hit 45°C+ as IMD Warns of Prolonged Extreme Conditions

    As Delhi and much of India endure this punishing heat, the event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by rising temperatures.
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    Air

    Air Pollution is Silently Driving a Global Cancer Surge, New UICC Report Warns

    Aligning national air-quality standards with the stringent guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) is an essential, non-negotiable step in safeguarding public health.
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    Bio-diversity

    Karnali’s Yarsagumba Season Delayed Amidst Dwindling Yields and Mounting High-Altitude Dangers

    The provincial government of Karnali is attempting to delicately balance the immediate economic needs of its vulnerable citizens with vital, long-term ecological preservation.
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    Afghanistan

    A Silent Emergency: Afghanistan Sees One Maternal Death Every Hour Amid Collapsing Healthcare

    Skyrocketing poverty means that women are increasingly malnourished and weak during their pregnancies.
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    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Faces Looming Medical Crisis Amid Rupee Fall, Price Controls, and Forex Crunch

    While international charitable organizations and foreign aid have provided some temporary relief through donations of medicine and supplies, experts agree that short-term charity cannot replace a functioning national pharmaceutical supply chain.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan Faces Loss of 25,000 Female Teachers and Health Workers by 2030, UNICEF Warns

    UNICEF has revealed that the country is on the brink of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by the year 2030.
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    Bangladesh To Launch Year-Long Doorstep Family Planning Drive to Reverse Rising Births

    The campaign offers a case study in how a middle-income country with a strong historical track record in family planning responds when systems weaken.
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    World Bank Flags Persistent Child Stunting in Sri Lanka as Lasting Scar of Economic Crisis

    Health officials have acknowledged that traditional approaches have not fully resolved the stunting puzzle and are exploring new measures.
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    World Bank Flags Persistent Child Stunting in Sri Lanka as Lasting Scar of Economic Crisis

    Health officials have acknowledged that traditional approaches have not fully resolved the stunting puzzle and are exploring new measures.
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