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Is Rabies Risk Rising in the US? Officials Warn of More Human Exposures
Several US states have reported unusual rabies activity in animals, prompting renewed public health concern. Federal officials have also warned of increases in human exposures requiring preventive treatment. However, no human rabies cases had been reported in the United States in 2026 as of the article’s publication date.
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West Bengal C-Section Rate Hits 44.5%, Raising Health Concerns
West Bengal's Caesarean section rate has reached 44.5%, according to the supplied NFHS-6 figures, compared with the national average of 27.2%. The high rate, particularly in private healthcare facilities, has renewed concerns about whether Caesarean deliveries are always medically necessary.