Topic: Health — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-24 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino
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[2025-12-24 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says
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[2025-12-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid Sino-Japanese tensions, woman describes treatment she received as ‘incredibly warm, genuine and professional’
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[2025-12-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts
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[2025-12-24 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2025-12-24 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some New York restaurants are offering smaller portions at lower prices to appeal to those on hunger-reducing GLP-1 weight-loss medications
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[2025-12-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who enriched Sri Lankan cinema, theatre, and television for over five decades as both an actor and director, passed away on the night of the 22nd at the age of 84. He was admitted to a private hospital following an illness.
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[2025-12-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, threatening the effectiveness of life-saving medicines, food security, and public health worldwide. As resistant infections continue to rise, they undermine routine medical procedures and impose growing economic burdens. In this context, New Anthoney’s Farms is taking decisive steps in Sri Lanka to address AMR at its roots, demonstrating that responsible, sustainable farming practices are both achievable and essential.
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[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance programme for the September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 year, together with several amendments aimed at enhancing its effectiveness, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2025-12-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The long-running legal fight over Bayer's weedkiller Roundup has seen nearly 200,000 cancer claims filed in US courts over the past seven years and is now being turned into a political tug of war.
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[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K
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[2025-12-23 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scott Dyson, 25, woke on the day New South Wales, where the December 14 attack took place, was set to approve new laws cracking down on guns
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[2025-12-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet has approved the continuation and enhancement of the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance program for the academic year 2025/26. The program aims to support students facing health-related obstacles that may affect their education.
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[2025-12-23 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients to a Texas hospital in the United States crashed Monday in the waters of Galveston Bay, killing at least five people, officials said.
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[2025-12-23 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Charity to provide cash, medical and mental health aid under a three- to five-year recovery plan for families hit by the deadly blaze
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[2025-12-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims urges criminal prosecution for manslaughter to send out more effective warning
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[2025-12-23 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Navy plane had a young patient on board, part of a non-profit’s work providing emergency transport to children with life-threatening burns
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[2025-12-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective
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[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including roads, railways, bridges, housing, health and education systems, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
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[2025-12-23 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over the years, the authorities have removed a mountain pile of trash and the bodies of climbers on the world’s highest peak
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[2025-12-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environmental crimes and poor oversight are also worsening the risks faced by animals and trees
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[2025-12-23 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran artist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away while receiving treatment for an illness at a private hospital, family members confirmed. He was 84 years old at the time of his death.
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[2025-12-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Interaction within a safe and secure structure is essential for a child to learn and grow.National Institute of Mental Health, Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Malsha de Silva, points out that psychological growth is important for the child to reach his/her full potential as an adult. Formal educational institutions such as schools provide a structured setup for the child to achieve the age-appropriate psychological growth.
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[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mutur village, one of the worst-affected areas by the recent floods in the Trincomalee District, received much-needed humanitarian assistance from the staff of the Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS).
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[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s private healthcare providers, has announced the appointment of its new Governing Council for the 2025–2027 term. The announcement was made at the Association’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla.The newly elected Governing Council will be led by Raveen Wickramasinghe, Chief Executive Officer of the Ruhunu Hospital Group, who assumes office as President of APHNH.
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[2025-12-23 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After a career spanning five decades and 40 million records sold, the Middlesbrough-born musician died in hospital following a short illness
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[2025-12-23 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg pain. Experts say that most treatments are safe, but some have expressed a growing sense of alarm that doctors may be doing procedures that patients don’t need, exposing them to unnecessary risks.
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[2025-12-23 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan
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[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
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[2025-12-22 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In the remote district of Narok in southwestern Kenya, a village elder claims that female genital mutilation is virtually non-existent here. To the women, this sounds like mockery. "Why do you say you've stopped when teenage girls regularly have to go to the hospital bleeding?" one of them exclaims. Circumcision is not a relic here, but part of everyday life.
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[2025-12-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Was Mückenjäger und Hühnerärzte dazu beitragen? Erzählen wir hier. Außerdem davon, wie die Idee von One Health helfen soll, zukünftigen Pandemien zuvorzukommen.
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[2025-12-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours
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[2025-12-22 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer
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[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Building on its ongoing commitment to child wellbeing, Keells is embarking on an extension of its social community outreach programme, Brighter Tomorrow for Our Little Ones, in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and a group of likeminded partners. The initiative focuses on supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Kandy, Matale and Gampaha that have been severely affected by the recent adverse weather, providing both immediate support and longer-term assistance to help these centres recover and continue serving their
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[2025-12-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa led a delegation to India from December 17-19, to participate in the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Summit was jointly organised by the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
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[2025-12-22 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2025-12-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Formal designation in new executive order ‘not necessarily bad’ for Beijing amid cooperation with Washington on drug issues, analysts say
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[2025-12-21 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Every December, the Santa Run transforms cities around the world into a moving sea of red. People dressed as Santa Claus run through parks and city centers to collect donations for the needy, children's charities, or health projects. The run combines athletic enjoyment with solidarity and marks the start of the Christmas season for many.
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[2025-12-21 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese medicine fares better in areas such as stroke care, chronic pain management and cancer palliative care, official says
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[2025-12-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is catching up fast in mRNA-related fundamental research and technological development, Hu says
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[2025-12-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims
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[2025-12-21 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Knai Bang Chatt, an eco-friendly seaside resort in Kep, left stressed-out Cathy Hilborn Feng feeling realigned from the inside out
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[2025-12-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Christer Ekberg started helping people keep fit after noticing that many people aged 50 and above gave up on fitness and physical strength
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[2025-12-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A humanitarian initiative titled ‘Beyond Recovery’, launched under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, has commenced with the objective of enhancing the psychological well-being of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-21 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Queen Mary Hospital vows disciplinary action after staff caught on video using syringes as ‘water pistols’ inside a ward
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[2025-12-20 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese and Western medicine each have their own strengths and ‘sometimes a combination of both is more effective’, official says
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[2025-12-20 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Doctors and health groups say the system allows politicians to influence who receives state medical aid, undermining universal care
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[2025-12-20 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the law that makes owners responsible for common parts of buildings, the opening of the Chinese Medicine Hospital, and a robot’s record-breaking feat of endurance
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[2025-12-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From US singer marrying Malaysian sultan to Chinese paraglider cheating death, here are our stories that have gone viral in 2025
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[2025-12-20 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area
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