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Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?
When diesel prices jump, most Australians notice it at the bowser. But in parts of remote Australia, diesel is what…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (17 March)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important news headlines for your school assembly on 17 March 2026. We’ve compiled the…
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Zika Virus Disease: WHO Reports 86 Countries with Transmission Despite No Vaccine or Treatment
Key Facts According to WHO, Zika virus transmission has been documented in 86 countries and territories globally, primarily across tropical…
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Yellow Fever: WHO Reports 200,000 Cases and 30,000 Deaths Annually Despite Effective Vaccine
Key Facts According to WHO, yellow fever causes an estimated 200,000 cases and 30,000 deaths annually, with 90% of cases…
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Women’s Health: WHO Reports 295,000 Maternal Deaths Annually Despite Preventable Causes
Key Facts According to WHO, approximately 295,000 women died from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications in 2017, with 94% of these…
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Yaws: WHO Reports 80+ Countries Reached Elimination Despite 13 Endemic Nations Remaining
Key Facts According to WHO, yaws has been eliminated from over 80 countries since the 1950s through mass treatment campaigns,…
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Wildfires: WHO Reports 339,000 Annual Deaths From Landscape Fire Smoke Exposure
Key Facts According to WHO, landscape fire smoke exposure causes an estimated 339,000 deaths annually worldwide, primarily from cardiovascular and…
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WHO Pandemic Agreement: 194 Member States Negotiate First Global Treaty Since 2005
Key Facts According to WHO, 194 member states are currently negotiating the Pandemic Agreement, representing the first new international health…
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: WHO Reports 2 Billion People Lack Safe Drinking Water
Key Facts According to WHO, 2 billion people worldwide lack safely managed drinking water services, with 1.2 billion facing high…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines(16 March)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important school assembly news headlines today 16 March 2026. We’ve compiled the latest national,…
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Volcanic Eruptions: WHO Reports 800 Million People Live Within 100km of Active Volcanoes
Key Facts According to WHO, approximately 800 million people worldwide live within 100 kilometers of active volcanoes and are potentially…
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Violence Against Women: WHO Reports 1 in 3 Experience Physical or Sexual Violence Globally
Key Facts According to WHO, approximately 736 million women—nearly 1 in 3—have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime…
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Violence Against Children: The Hidden Epidemic Affecting 1 Billion Children Annually
Key Facts Up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence annually 300 million children…
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Vaccines and Immunization: The Intervention Preventing 4-5 Million Deaths Annually
Key Facts Vaccines prevent 4–5 million deaths annually from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles Immunization coverage reaches 84% of…
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Urban Health: Where 4.4 Billion People Face the Hidden Cost of City Living
Key Facts 56% of the world’s population—4.4 billion people—now live in urban areas, projected to reach 68% (6.7 billion) by…
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