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...
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Ebola Outbreak Expands Across Congo as Health Authorities Intensify Emergency Response
EBOLA AI Generated Image Kinshasa, August 31, 2026: Health authorities and international organizations are intensifying efforts to contain a rapidly...
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults, Major Study Finds
Oxford, A vaccine primarily designed to prevent shingles may have an unexpected connection with better heart health, according to a...
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands Rapidly as Cases Reach Nearly 5,800
Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo is confronting a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, with health authorities reporting 5,794 confirmed cases...
Uganda Declares Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Over After 42 Days Without New Cases
Kampala, August 29, 2026: Uganda has officially ended its 2026 outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus after...
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Expands Further as Health Response Faces Growing Pressure
Kinshasa, August 29, 2026: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting an increasingly serious Ebola crisis as the country’s...
WHO Names South Korea’s Global Harmonization Centre as Collaborating Centre to Strengthen Medicine Regulation Worldwide
Geneva/Seoul: The World Health Organization has expanded its international regulatory cooperation network with the designation of the Global Harmonization Centre...
Ebola Outbreak Escalates in Congo as Virus Spreads to 60 Health Zones
Kinshasa, August 28, 2026: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting an increasingly severe Ebola emergency as the outbreak...
Measles Threat Intensifies Worldwide as Nearly 11 Million Infections Are Expected in 2026
AI Generated Picture A renewed global measles surge is putting millions of people at risk in 2026, with health experts...
WHO Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy as COVID-19 Continues to Circulate
The World Health Organization has introduced updated global guidance for COVID-19 vaccination, reflecting a major change in how countries are...
WHO Updates Global COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance as COVID-19 Continues to Circulate
The World Health Organization has issued a new global position paper on COVID-19 vaccination, providing updated guidance for countries as...
Uganda Officially Ends Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak After Weeks of Surveillance
Uganda has officially brought its latest Ebola outbreak to an end after health authorities completed an extended period of monitoring...
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Accelerates as Health Authorities Warn of a Growing Crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting an increasingly severe Ebola outbreak, with health authorities warning that the spread...
WHO Warns of Continued Ebola Threat in Eastern DRC as Outbreak Reaches 100 Days
Kinshasa, August 23, 2026: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached the 100-day mark, with...
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...
Global Health Systems Face Growing Pressure as Conflict, Climate Shocks and Disease Outbreaks Intensify
Healthcare systems around the world are facing an increasingly complicated combination of challenges as armed conflicts, climate-related disasters, infectious-disease outbreaks...
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...
Indigenous Health Inequality Remains a Global Concern as World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 Is Observed
The health challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples are receiving renewed international attention on August 9, 2026, as countries and international...
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...
Global Hunger Falls for Third Straight Year, but Food Security Remains Fragile Across the World
Global hunger has declined for a third consecutive year, offering a measure of hope in the fight against food insecurity....
Global Cancer Burden Set to Surge by 2050 as WHO Calls for Stronger Prevention and Equal Access to Care
The world's cancer burden is entering a critical phase, with new global statistics warning that the number of people diagnosed...
WHO Highlights Growing Mental Health Challenges Among Older Adults as Global Population Ages
The World Health Organization is drawing greater attention to the mental health of older adults as populations around the world...
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...
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 4,000 Cases as Bundibugyo Virus Spreads Across Five Provinces
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed a major milestone, with confirmed infections...
WHO Promotes Water Safety as Global Efforts Intensify to Prevent Drowning Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments, schools, communities, and families to strengthen water safety measures as part of...
WHO Intensifies Ebola Response in Africa as Health Authorities Strengthen Surveillance and Containment Measures
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its international partners are continuing to strengthen the response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak...
WHO Says Up to 45% of Dementia Risk Could Be Prevented Through Healthy Lifestyle Changes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated global guidelines highlighting that up to 45% of dementia risk could potentially...
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...
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Concludes with Renewed Global Call to Strengthen Support for Mothers and Babies
As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 concludes on 7 August, governments, healthcare professionals, international organizations, and community groups are reaffirming the...
How the World Defeated Rinderpest: The Historic Global Campaign That Eliminated a Deadly Cattle Disease
In the history of global animal health, few achievements rival the eradication of rinderpest, a devastating viral disease that once...
Fear Beyond the Virus: How Ebola Outbreaks Disrupt Essential Healthcare for Mothers and Children
An Ebola outbreak is often measured by the number of infections and deaths it causes, but its hidden impact extends...
Health Workers: The First Line of Hope for Women Facing Violence
Violence against women remains one of the world's most pressing public health and human rights challenges. Every day, millions of...
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 Breastfeeding Week: Building a Healthier Future Through Support for Every Mother
Every year, World Breastfeeding Week, observed from August 1 to August 7, shines a global spotlight on the importance of...
Healthy Diets Remain Out of Reach for Millions as Purchasing Power Emerges as the Biggest Barrier
The average global cost of a healthy diet reached PPP $4.28 per person per day in 2025, highlighting the continuing...
In Croatia, Four-Year-Old Toma Takes Steps Toward a More Independent Future With Therapy Support
For four-year-old Toma in Croatia, every new movement, every new word, and every small achievement represents a major milestone. With...
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...
How Goats Are Transforming Rural Livelihoods in Southern Ethiopia Through a New Livestock Development Initiative
By HIT AND HOT NEWS Desk In the dry and often unpredictable landscapes of southern Ethiopia, goats are much more...
Teaching Children to Swim Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives, Global Safety Experts Say
Drowning remains one of the world's most overlooked public health emergencies, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people...
Health Care Under Fire: WHO Reports Alarming Rise in Attacks Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concerns over the escalating violence targeting health care facilities and workers across...
