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The World Air Quality Report Reveals the Problem of Hazardous Particles
The World Health Organization sets strict safety limits for hazardous fine particles – PM2.5 – that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the
Tashkent air quality reaches dangerous levels, posing a threat to public health
On March 4, air quality in Tashkent reached a level hazardous to public health, prompting experts to urge city residents to remain vigilant. This
Thailand has strengthened measures to reduce sugar consumption
The Thai government is intensifying measures aimed at reducing sugar consumption to improve public health. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According
Nipah Virus in India: Five People Infected
New cases related to the Nipah virus have been identified in India. This was reported by Zamin.uz. At least five people in the state of West Bengal
New strategy on children's health approved
UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have approved a new strategy for children's and adolescents' health and well-being for
Taiwan's population is aging, birth rate is declining
Taiwan's population has officially attained the status of an “ultra-aged society.” This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to the results at
Cholera is intensifying in Congo: high risk among children
The cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying and has become a serious problem. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According
40 thousand children in Gaza will be vaccinated against infectious diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a plan to vaccinate over 40,000 children against various infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip
Tashkent air pollution ranks 2nd in the world
On November 20, Tashkent city ranked among the top positions among major cities worldwide in terms of air pollution. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia raises concerns
The dangerous Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia is causing serious concerns. This was reported by Zamin.uz. Specifically, nine people, including
The risk of Marburg virus outbreak has increased in Ethiopia
The situation has escalated in the region bordering South Sudan in Ethiopia. This was reported by Zamin.uz. The first case related to the Marburg
The number of people with diabetes has reached 828 million
According to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with diabetes worldwide has sharply increased over the past
Tashkent ranked second in the world for air pollution
On November 10, Tashkent city ranked second among the most polluted cities in the world in terms of air pollution. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Tashkent air quality: Improvement observed, but problems persist
Analyses conducted on air quality in Tashkent city during the first ten days of November in 2024 and 2025 partially reflect the results of measures
Uzbekistan joined the Water and Health Protocol
The Republic of Uzbekistan has officially joined the Protocol on Water and Health under the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary
Maternal mortality in Uzbekistan decreased by 25 percent
By the beginning of November 2025, maternal mortality cases in Uzbekistan decreased by 25 percent. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This was announced
Antibiotic resistance poses a global health risk
The latest report from the World Health Organization highlights the serious problem of increasing antibiotic resistance. This was reported by
Chikungunya fever cases are increasing worldwide
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), since the beginning of 2025, cases of chikungunya fever have significantly increased worldwide.
Hot and sunny weather in Uzbekistan throughout the week
During the workweek, the weather in Uzbekistan will be mostly sunny, hot, and stable. This was reported by Zamin.uz. The chance of precipitation is
PM2.5 Levels Reached Dangerous Levels in Tashkent
As of 10:00 AM on October 6, the concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air in Tashkent city reached 158 micrograms per cubic meter. This was
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Uzbekistan is taking the next decisive step toward digitizing the cashless payment system and ensuring transparency. Zamin.uz reported on this.
Growth in global markets has made the world's rich even richer
On June 15, the growth in global markets had a significant impact on the wealth of the world’s richest individuals, according to Zamin.uz. According
Ebola virus can spread across the world through airports
According to studies conducted by Japanese researchers, a person infected with the Ebola virus in Africa could reach major airports in Europe and
Two-billion-year-old isolated water discovered in Kidd Creek mine in Ontario, Canada
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Samsung has launched an advertising campaign for its new Galaxy model
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