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Oropouche virus, commonly referred to as "sloth fever," has emerged as a potential public health threat after spreading from Brazil and Cuba to parts of Europe. The virus is considered a Zika variant and is associated with similar risks, including potential birth defects. Health officials are tracking the movement of the disease as it migrates toward the Western hemisphere.
The Pentagon admitted to using over 5,000 rounds of depleted uranium (DU) during airstrikes against ISIL oil convoys in Syria in November 2015. This contradicts previous US claims that DU would not be used in the conflict, raising concerns about long-term health effects and birth defects.
A spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO) admitted there is "very little evidence" to prove a cause-and-effect link between the Zika virus and microcephaly. The discussion explores alternative causes, including adverse reactions to the Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women in Brazil and the "Guillain-Barre" neurological disorder. The WHO's focus on "vector control" (mosquito abatement) is viewed as a distraction from potential chemical or pharmaceutical causes.
