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Tuhkarokkotapaus vahvistettu Tukholman alueella
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Tukholman alueella on vahvistettu tuhkarokkotapaus. Jäljitystyö on käynnissä ja kaikille altistuneille on tiedotettu asiasta, alueen viranomaiset kertovat. Erittäin tarttuva tauti on Ruotsissa harvinainen lasten rokotusohjelman ansiosta.
Cali's city hall launched food inspection operations led by the Health Secretariat to ensure safety during Holy Week. Over 50 technicians are checking supermarkets and markets, focusing on fish and seafood. Authorities will impose penalties for sanitary violations.
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Following the deaths of six children in Soweto from terbufos-contaminated food, the South African government has published a ban on the highly toxic pesticide in January 2026. Emeritus Professor Leslie London, who chaired the relevant ministerial committee, highlighted flaws in the country's outdated pesticide regulations. The ban awaits public comments until late February.
Amid declining vaccination rates, Mendoza province filed the first 15 judicial complaints against families failing to follow the mandatory vaccination schedule. This action addresses the resurgence of previously eradicated diseases such as measles, rubella, mumps, and whooping cough. Penalties include fines up to 336,000 pesos, up to five days of arrest, and community service.
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The global travel company Travel Off Path advises against tourist trips to Cuba in 2026 due to crises in electricity, water, food, and healthcare. International arrivals have dropped 20-30% compared to last year. While the country is culturally fascinating, basic conditions for safe vacations are failing.