Australia Health News API

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            "title": "Health authorities are racing to contain Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Here’s what’s making it so challenging",
            "description": "Case numbers have steadily increased since the outbreak was confirmed on May 15.",
            "content": "The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rising Ebola epidemic, with almost 600 cases detected so far and more than 130 deaths.\nEbola is a rare virus that initially causes a fever, fatigue, muscle pain, then vomiting and diarrhoea. ... [6855 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/05/health-authorities-are-racing-to-contain-ebola-in-the-drc-and-uganda-heres-whats-making-it-so-challenging",
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            "title": "Millions pledged to fight deadly diphtheria outbreak",
            "description": "A multi-million dollar package will send extra staff, vaccines and support to hard-hit communities as Australia battles its...",
            "content": "Vaccination remains the best way to prevent diphtheria, according to experts. Photo: David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS\nA multi-million dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the To... [4054 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9250885/millions-pledged-to-fight-deadly-diphtheria-outbreak/",
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            "title": "Leading immunologist elected fellow of the Australian Academy of Science",
            "description": "Renowned immunologist Professor Laura Mackay FAHMS has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) for her leading research into the human immune system.",
            "content": "Renowned immunologist Professor Laura Mackay FAHMS has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) for her leading research into the human immune system.\nThe Sir Gustav Nossal Professor of Immunology at WEHI and Immunology Theme ... [2690 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/leading-immunologist-elected-fellow-of-the-australian-academy-of-science/",
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