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Health September 27, 2025 | 12:18 pm

Rain contributes to the spread of various diseases

Following the rainy season, which has affected the country, infectious diseases may occur that must be prevented.
Rain is a factor in the transmission of infectious diseases because it carries microbes that contaminate the environment... Read more

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