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health1 year ago

"Dengue Epidemic Rages Across the Americas, Prompting UN Agency's Emergency Declaration"

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has declared an "emergency situation" in the Americas due to a surge in dengue cases, with over 5.2 million cases reported this year, marking a 48% increase. While Argentina and Brazil have seen a stabilization in cases, the outbreak remains severe. PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa emphasized the limited availability of the dengue vaccine and cautioned that its impact on the current outbreak would take time. Dengue symptoms range from fever and headaches to severe hemorrhagic fever, and the illness has resulted in over 1,800 deaths in the region.

via Reuters Canada|
#americas#dengue#emergency-situation
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Massive Bushfires Threaten Australian Outback and Tourist Towns"

A massive bushfire in central Australia has approached the popular tourist town of Tennant Creek, prompting an emergency situation declaration and a "watch and act" alert. With changing wind conditions posing a risk, authorities have warned residents to take action to protect themselves. The fire has breached containment lines and is approximately 30 to 40 kilometers away from the town. The blaze, which has spread over 2 million hectares, has generated thick black smoke and prompted back-burning operations. Additional crews and Australian Defence Force members have been deployed to combat the fire. The situation highlights the increased risk of bushfires in Australia due to climate change.

via CNN|
#australia#bushfire#climate-change
spaceflight2 years ago

"Emergency Situation Strikes Russia's Luna-25 Moon Lander in Lunar Orbit"

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander, the country's first moon mission in nearly 50 years, encountered an "emergency situation" during its engine burn to maneuver into its final pre-landing orbit around the moon. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, is currently analyzing the situation. If the lander cannot recover, it would be a significant setback for Russia's space program. Luna-25 is equipped with eight science instruments and is intended to search for water ice and conduct investigations in the moon's south polar region.

via Space.com|
#emergency-situation#luna-25#lunar-orbit
space2 years ago

Lunar Landing Crisis: Russia's Lander Faces Emergency on Approach

Russia's Luna 25 spacecraft, on a mission to land on the moon's south pole, experienced an "emergency situation" while attempting to enter a pre-landing orbit. The incident is currently being analyzed by Roscosmos, and it is unclear if it will affect the spacecraft's landing. Luna 25 is Russia's first attempt at landing a spacecraft on the moon since the Soviet era and is seen as a crucial step for the country's space program. The mission also serves as a proving ground for future lunar exploration missions by Roscosmos.

via Yahoo News|
#emergency-situation#luna-25#lunar-lander
space2 years ago

Moon Landing Mishaps: Russia's Luna 25 and India's Chandrayaan-3 Encounter Technical Challenges

Russia's Luna 25 spacecraft, on a mission to land on the moon's surface, has experienced an "emergency situation on board" while attempting to enter a pre-landing orbit, according to Russia's space agency, Roscosmos. The incident is currently being analyzed, and it is unclear if it will affect the spacecraft's planned landing near the moon's south pole. Luna 25 is Russia's first attempt at landing a spacecraft on the moon since the Soviet era and is seen as a crucial step for the country's space program.

via CNN|
#emergency-situation#luna-25#lunar-lander
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Norway's Devastating Floods: Thousands Evacuated in Decades' Worst Deluge"

Norway has evacuated thousands of people as the country experiences its worst floods in at least 50 years, with rivers reaching their highest levels. Homes and businesses have been submerged or swept away by landslides, major roads and train services have been closed, and more flooding is expected as the water moves towards coastal regions. The government has mobilized additional helicopters for the evacuation efforts. No deaths have been reported so far, but the situation is described as an emergency of national dimensions.

via Reuters|
#emergency-situation#evacuation#floods
security2 years ago

Pirates seize control of oil tanker and Danish-owned ship off African coast.

Pirates have hijacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker with 16 crew members off the coast of Congo in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. The crew sought refuge in a citadel, and the nationalities of the crew members and pirates are not known. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships, and this hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates. The exact location of the tanker is not known, and international authorities have been alerted.

via Fox News|
#emergency-situation#gulf-of-guinea#hostage-taking