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    Residents raise alarm over possible dengue surge as officials deny outbreak

    Residents are raising concerns about a possible increase in dengue fever cases in parts of Antigua and Barbuda, citing personal illnesses and reports of growing numbers of patients seeking treatment, while health authorities deny that an outbreak is underway.One resident, who said he is...

    Study finds drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem

    Drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem in the Americas. Drug use is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to all-cause mortality and disability in the Region, according to findings published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.In...
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