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Originally Published 1 month ago — by Havana Times
The article highlights Cuba's worsening health crisis due to arboviruses like Zika and Dengue, exacerbated by systemic failures such as ineffective fumigation, shortages of medicines, uncollected garbage, broken water pipes creating breeding grounds, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure, leaving the population to suffer largely without effective state support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Egypt after the room next to theirs was fumigated with a pesticide containing dichloromethane for bed bugs. The fumigated room, connected to theirs with an adjoining door, was sealed with masking tape. The couple returned to their room but were found seriously ill the next day. The deaths were ruled as carbon monoxide poisoning caused by inhaling the vapor from the pesticide. The couple's daughter expressed her family's struggle to comprehend the tragedy and stated that it should have never happened.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Telegraph
Paris has been fumigated for the first time to prevent the spread of dengue by disease-ridden tiger mosquitoes. Concerns arose after two people contracted dengue abroad, raising the possibility of domestic transmission. The invasive Asian tiger mosquito, which carries diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile fever, is gaining ground in France due to climate change. The fumigation in Paris reflects the increasing threat posed by these insects. The European Centre for Disease Control warns that heat waves and flooding are creating ideal conditions for tiger mosquitoes to thrive. The species is now established in 13 countries, including parts of Spain, Germany, Italy, and Croatia. Dengue infects around 400 million people globally each year, causing severe joint pain and hospitalizing 500,000 individuals. Major outbreaks have occurred in Asia and South America, with Guatemala recently declaring a national health emergency.