WHO seeks more details from Russia about reasons for plague institute worker's death
The World Health Organization has requested further information from Russia regarding the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia. The organization emphasizes that transparency is essential to assess potential public health risks.
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Oct 7 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it had requested more information from Russia about what killed…
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