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Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue cases in UAE as WHO warns of global rise

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Since the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates saw its heaviest rainfall on record three months ago, it has issued multiple warnings about what activists say is a surge in dengue fever, which has hit hardest among the vast majority of its working-class population. The tropical disease, spread… Read More »

The last words of the son talking to his mother in the back of the ambulance

The grieving mother, whose son died of dengue while traveling with friends in Asia, spoke out after the sudden rise in the deadly virus worldwide. Jayne Toulson-Burke, from Stockport, warned travelers to take precautions after the Secretary of State issued a health warning last week due to an ‘unexpected rise’ in dengue cases and deaths.… Read More »