Ebola Response in Eastern Congo Hit by Deadly Attack as Nurse Is Killed and Health Worker Injured
Growing insecurity and public mistrust are creating additional obstacles for medical teams battling one of the Democratic Republic of the...
Disease Prevention
South Africa Coordinates Public Health Response Following Water-Related Illness Reports in Bronkhorstspruit
South African authorities have intensified their response to reports of water-related illnesses in the Bronkhorstspruit area, bringing together relevant government...
Equatorial Guinea Expands Malaria Elimination Programme Beyond Bioko Island
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea is extending its malaria-control efforts beyond Bioko Island as health authorities seek to reduce infections...
WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action to Reduce Lead Exposure and Protect Public Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for stronger international action against lead exposure, highlighting the serious health consequences...
US Reports 4,410 Measles Cases as Outbreaks Highlight Gaps in Vaccination Coverage
The United States is facing renewed public health concerns as measles infections continue to rise, with reported cases reaching 4,410...
Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak as Vaccination Gaps Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable
Bangladesh is facing a serious measles outbreak that has placed renewed pressure on its healthcare system and highlighted the importance...
Ebola Prevention: Africa CDC Highlights Layered Screening Measures at International Borders
Preventing the international spread of Ebola requires more than a single screening procedure at airports and other border crossings. Health...
WHO Updates Global Data Framework to Improve Oral Health Monitoring
The World Health Organization has strengthened its global approach to tracking oral health by introducing an updated module for collecting...
Bangladesh Faces Severe Dengue Surge as September Deaths Reach New High
Dhaka: Bangladesh is facing a renewed dengue crisis, with September recording the country's highest monthly death toll from the mosquito-borne...
WHO Issues Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for Southern Hemisphere 2027
Geneva: The World Health Organization has released its latest recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccines intended for the Southern...
Global Cholera Deaths Rise 30% as WHO Warns of Growing Public Health Challenge
Global deaths from cholera increased by 30% in 2025, reaching the highest annual level reported to the World Health Organization...
Taiwan Begins Government-Funded Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Taiwan is launching its 2026 government-funded seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programme on October 1, with health authorities prioritising older...
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
Kwara Stakeholders Call for Stronger Coordination of Health Behaviour Programmes
Health stakeholders in Nigeria’s Kwara State have called for stronger coordination among organisations involved in health behaviour-change programmes, highlighting the...
Long-Term Study Finds Higher Cancer Incidence Among People With Type 2 Diabetes
A large long-term analysis is drawing attention to the relationship between type 2 diabetes and cancer, reporting that people living...
WHO Launches New Primary Health Care Course to Strengthen Health Systems Worldwide
The World Health Organization has launched a new course focused on strengthening primary health care, highlighting the importance of accessible,...
Fairer Vaccine Access Could Save Millions of Lives in a Future Pandemic
A new global health analysis has highlighted the enormous human cost that unequal access to vaccines could create during a...
South Africa Faces Renewed Attention on Ebola Response in Central Africa
Johannesburg: South Africa is closely monitoring developments surrounding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as health authorities...
India Receives Two WHO South-East Asia Region Awards for Public Health Achievements
NEW DELHI — India has received two major recognitions from the World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region for progress in...
Global Initiative Launches Mpox Vaccine Stockpile to Strengthen Outbreak Response
A new international initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on August 27, with the goal of...
UN Chief Appeals for $1.1 Billion to Strengthen Ebola Response in DR Congo
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an urgent international funding boost of $1.1 billion to help expand the...
Mpox Remains a Global Health Concern as Countries Strengthen Surveillance and Prevention Efforts
Mpox continues to require international attention as health authorities monitor transmission, strengthen disease surveillance and work to protect communities at...
Nigeria Faces Uncertainty Over $1.4 Billion U.S. Health and Humanitarian Aid Package
Nigeria is facing renewed uncertainty over international health assistance after reports emerged that the country could potentially miss out on...
BRICS Expands Health Cooperation as Countries Seek Stronger and More Resilient Healthcare Systems
BRICS countries are placing greater emphasis on international health cooperation as governments across the Global South look for ways to...
WHO Warns Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050, Urges Stronger Prevention and Early Detection
Cancer continues to be one of the world's biggest health challenges, and a new global assessment from the World Health...
India’s Dengue Fight Enters a New Phase as First Vaccine Gets Approval Amid Monsoon Risk
India’s battle against dengue has entered a new phase with the country approving its first vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease....
WHO Urges Stronger Community Action to Accelerate Progress Against HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its global call for stronger community-led healthcare to accelerate efforts against HIV, viral...
WHO Reports Major Progress Against HIV as New Infections Fall Over 40% Since 2010
The global fight against HIV has achieved one of its most encouraging milestones in recent years, with new HIV infections...
World Hepatitis Day Highlights Urgent Need for Testing and Treatment Across the Western Pacific
World Hepatitis Day serves as a powerful reminder that viral hepatitis remains one of the world's most serious yet often...
