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UNICEF says adequate resources and mpox awareness can help stop Burundi outbreak in weeks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UNICEF says adequate resources and mpox awareness can help stop Burundi outbreak in weeks

ABC  

The mpox outbreak in Burundi could possibly be ended in weeks, a UN health official says, but progress in Africa's second-worst-affected country will depend on getting adequate resources and battling stigma associated with the disease. A rapid spread of the disease across Africa prompted the World Health Organization to declare mpox a global health emergency in August. UNICEF plans to …

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Odisha assembly polls: 27% candidates declared criminal cases, as per ADR report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha assembly polls: 27% candidates declared criminal cases, as per ADR report

Hindustan Times  

As many as 348 candidates of the total 1,283 who are contesting the Odisha assembly elections over four phases have declared criminal cases, and 292 have serious criminal cases against themselves, the Association for Democratic Reforms and Odisha Election Watch said in a report on Monday. The ADR analysed self-sworn affidavits of 1,283 candidates, of which 428 are from national …

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National incident declared as measles cases surge
11 months, 3 weeks ago

National incident declared as measles cases surge

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health chiefs have declared a national incident over a surge …

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In Chhattisgarh, 100 out of 953 candidates in second phase face criminal cases, says poll watchdog report
1 year, 2 months ago

In Chhattisgarh, 100 out of 953 candidates in second phase face criminal cases, says poll watchdog report

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh Aseembly election 2023 | Raipur At least 100 out of 953 candidates contesting the second phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections have criminal cases against their names, with 56 facing serious offences of voluntarily causing hurt, cheating and criminal intimidation. As per a report by the Chhattisgarh Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms released on Friday, out of …

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12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, highest percentage from Andhra Pradesh: ADR report
1 year, 4 months ago

12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, highest percentage from Andhra Pradesh: ADR report

Hindustan Times  

About 12 per cent of sitting MPs of Rajya Sabha are billionaires with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana having the highest percentage of such parliamentarians, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms. '33% with criminal cases' Out of the 225 Rajya Sabha sitting MPs analysed, 75 have declared criminal cases against themselves. Also about 41 Rajya Sabha sitting MPs have declared …

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Karnataka ADR report: Of 32 ministers, 24 have criminal cases, 31 are crorepatis
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka ADR report: Of 32 ministers, 24 have criminal cases, 31 are crorepatis

Hindustan Times  

Out of the 32 ministers in the new Karnataka cabinet, 24 have criminal cases against themselves and all have declared their assets and liabilities, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar declared the highest number of assets worth Rs.1,413.80 crore. Of the 32 new ministers, there is only one woman …

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World Health Organization declares end to mpox public health emergency
1 year, 7 months ago

World Health Organization declares end to mpox public health emergency

ABC  

Mpox is no longer a global health emergency, according to the World Health Organization, ending a near year-long alert for the viral disease that led to confirmed cases in more than one hundred countries. Key points: Mpox was declared a public health emergency of international concern in July 2022 The declaration is designed to trigger a coordinated international response More …

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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
2 years, 5 months ago

White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

NPR  

White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images The White House today declared monkeypox a public health emergency. A public health emergency can trigger grant funding and open up more resources for various aspects of a federal response. Some have been calling for a federal public health emergency saying …

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Over 1,200 Candidates in Bihar Polls Have Declared Criminal Cases Against Them: ADR Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Over 1,200 Candidates in Bihar Polls Have Declared Criminal Cases Against Them: ADR Report

News 18  

Over 1,200 candidates in the Bihar polls have declared criminal cases against themselves, with 115 of them accused in cases related to crimes against women and 73 candidates facing cases related to murder, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms. Out of the 3,722 Bihar assembly election candidates analysed, 1,201 candidates have declared criminal cases …

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Victoria records no new coronavirus cases for first time since pandemic was declared
4 years, 7 months ago

Victoria records no new coronavirus cases for first time since pandemic was declared

ABC  

Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases since yesterday, Health Minister Jenny Mikakos says, marking the first day of no new infections in the state since the global pandemic was declared. Key points: Victoria has recorded at least one new coronavirus infection every day since the pandemic began Victoria has recorded at least one new coronavirus infection every day since …

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Delhi elections: 51% of AAP candidates, 25% BJP nominees declared serious criminal cases in affidavits, says ADR report
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi elections: 51% of AAP candidates, 25% BJP nominees declared serious criminal cases in affidavits, says ADR report

Firstpost  

Twenty-five percent of AAP candidates and 20 percent of BJP contestants in the fray for the 8 February Delhi Assembly polls have declared serious criminal cases against them in their affidavits. Editor’s Note: This PTI wire, originally published on 2 February, erroneously quoted an Association for Democratic Reforms report as stating that 25 percent of AAP candidates and 20 percent …

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China reports new cases, deaths as virus declared emergency
4 years, 11 months ago

China reports new cases, deaths as virus declared emergency

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has spread to more than a dozen countries a global emergency after the number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday. Experts say there is significant evidence the virus is spreading among …

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Lok Sabha MPs with cases of crime against women increase by 850% in 10 years
5 years, 1 month ago

Lok Sabha MPs with cases of crime against women increase by 850% in 10 years

India Today  

From 2009 to 2019, there has been a sharp increase of 850 per cent in the number of MPs with declared cases of crime against women in Lok Sabha. After analysing 756 MPs and 4,063 MLAs with declared criminal cases, ADR found that 76 MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women. Among the major parties in …

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15% women candidates declare criminal cases: ADR
5 years, 7 months ago

15% women candidates declare criminal cases: ADR

India TV News  

Of the 716 women candidates analysed in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, 100 have declared criminal cases against themselves, while 78 have declared serious criminal cases against their names, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. Among the major parties, 14 out of 54 women candidates are from the Congress, 18 out of 53 from the Bharatiya …

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LS Phase 3: 25% Crorepatis, 21% With Criminal Charges
5 years, 8 months ago

LS Phase 3: 25% Crorepatis, 21% With Criminal Charges

The Quint  

Of the 230 candidates facing serious criminal charges, 14 have declared that they have been convicted in the past. Among Congress’s candidates, 27% face serious criminal charges. As many as 27% of BJP candidates face serious criminal charges, 10% of Bahujan Samaj Party, 27% of the Shiv Sena, 32% of the Communist Party of India, 50% of Nationalist Congress Party, …

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