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Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

An undercover investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming medical negligence at a government hospital in Taunsa, Punjab province, Pakistan, which is believed to be linked to a deadly HIV outbreak among children. Between November 2024 and October 2025, at least 331 children in Taunsa tested positive for HIV, sparking serious concerns about the hospital’s unsanitary practices, including the reuse of syringes and improper handling of medical waste. The shocking footage captured d

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15 Apr 2026 02:12 AM 135 views

Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

An undercover investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming medical negligence at a government hospital in Taunsa, Punjab province, Pakistan, which is believed to be linked to a deadly HIV outbreak among children. Between November 2024 and October 2025, at least 331 children in Taunsa tested positive for HIV, sparking serious concerns about the hospital’s unsanitary practices, including the reuse of syringes and improper handling of medical waste. The shocking footage captured d

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San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Santa Clara County is urging support for a proposed sales tax increase that it says is critical to keeping its hospital system alive in the face of looming federal funding cuts. The measure, known as Measure A, would add a five-eighths cent sales tax and has been fast-tracked for the November 4 special election ballot. County officials warn that without additional revenue, essential public hospital services, trauma care, and safety net programs could be jeopardi

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18 Aug 2025 22:34 PM 626 views

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Santa Clara County is urging support for a proposed sales tax increase that it says is critical to keeping its hospital system alive in the face of looming federal funding cuts. The measure, known as Measure A, would add a five-eighths cent sales tax and has been fast-tracked for the November 4 special election ballot. County officials warn that without additional revenue, essential public hospital services, trauma care, and safety net programs could be jeopardi

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Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

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01 Aug 2025 17:19 PM 653 views

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

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Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

In a deeply impassioned and symbolic act, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey took to the Senate floor in a marathon speech aimed at challenging the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and continuing well past midnight, Booker declared he would speak "as long as I am physically able," addressing issues that he believes threaten the nation’s core values, particularly in the realms of healthcare, economic stability, and democratic i

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01 Apr 2025 07:25 AM 1.14k views

Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

In a deeply impassioned and symbolic act, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey took to the Senate floor in a marathon speech aimed at challenging the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and continuing well past midnight, Booker declared he would speak "as long as I am physically able," addressing issues that he believes threaten the nation’s core values, particularly in the realms of healthcare, economic stability, and democratic i

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Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

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Who Will Replace Iran at FIFA World Cup After Withdrawal Due to Regional Conflict?

Mocktails Go Mainstream: Why Non-Alcoholic Drinks Are the New Cool

Venkatesh Iyer Pursuing PhD Alongside Cricket Career

Embracing Eco-Friendly Artisanal Practices: Sustainable Approaches in Arts and Crafts

Ohio Gears Up for Local Elections and Issue 2 Infrastructure Ballot on Tuesday

TVK Leader Arrested After Stampede At Vijay's Rally In Karur

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Apple Picking Near Pleasanton: 2025 Bay Area Guide To Orchards And Pumpkin Patches

Virat Kohli's Return to Domestic Cricket Causes Fanfare and Security Incident

Jana Sena Formation Day 2025: Pawan Kalyan’s Grand Celebration in Pithapuram

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Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

Unsafe Medical Practices in Pakistan Hospital Linked to HIV Outbreak Among Children

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

Cory Booker’s Senate Speech Targets Trump Policies, Medicaid Cuts, and Healthcare Crisis

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Ohio Gears Up for Local Elections and Issue 2 Infrastructure Ballot on Tuesday

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