Ebola Outbreak in Congo Expands as Health Authorities Face New Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing renewed challenges as an Ebola outbreak continues to affect...
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New York Offers Federal Support as Measles Cases Continue to Rise
New York is receiving an offer of federal assistance as health officials work to contain a growing measles outbreak that...
WHO Seeks More Information From Russia After Siberian Lab Worker Dies
The World Health Organization is seeking additional information from Russian authorities following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia...
New York Declares Emergency as Measles Outbreak Spreads Across Communities
New York: Authorities in New York have declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak, prompting...
WHO Recommends Lifestyle-Based Approach to Address Childhood Obesity
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new recommendations aimed at strengthening the global response to childhood and adolescent obesity,...
Kenya Reports First Confirmed Ebola Case Linked to Regional Outbreak
Nairobi: Kenya has reported its first confirmed case of Ebola linked to an outbreak in the region, prompting health authorities...
Asia-Pacific Countries Strengthen Antimicrobial Resistance Plans, but Funding Gaps Remain
Manila/New Delhi: Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are strengthening their national strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a new...
US Measles Cases Rise to 3,659 as CDC Confirms Second Death in 2026
The United States is experiencing a major resurgence of measles, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting...
Indonesia Approves $1.1 Billion Support Package for National Health Insurance System
Indonesia is preparing an additional 20 trillion rupiah ($1.11 billion) in government funding for its national health insurance agency, BPJS...
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...
Bangladesh Launches Nationwide Measles Vaccination Drive Amid Deadly Outbreak
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh has launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign as the country battles its most severe measles outbreak in...
Dengue Outbreak Triggers Health Emergencies in Three Florida Counties
Florida, United States: Three counties in Florida have declared states of emergency as locally transmitted dengue fever cases continue to...
Congo Ebola Outbreak Crosses 8,000 Cases as Health Worker Shortages Deepen Crisis
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 8,000 confirmed cases, with...
World Leaders Renew Global Commitment to Prevent Future Pandemics
New York: World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment in...
H1N1 Emerges as Dominant Flu Strain in India, WHO Surveillance Shows
New Delhi: H1N1 has emerged as the dominant influenza strain detected in India, accounting for around three out of every...
Medicine Shortages Hit NHS Hospitals Across England
London: Hospitals across England are facing shortages of several commonly used medicines, including aspirin, co-codamol and ramipril, raising concerns about...
Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency as New Diagnoses Surge
Suva, Fiji: Fiji has declared a national health emergency over a sharp increase in HIV infections, prompting the government to...
Mpox Case Confirmed in Bunia as Congo Battles Major Ebola Outbreak
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health authorities in the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia have confirmed a case of...
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Crosses 900 Cases as Health Officials Expand Response
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania is facing a major measles outbreak after the number of confirmed infections climbed to 903, with cases...
DR Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign for Frontline Health Workers
Kinshasa, September 22, 2026: The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun a major vaccination campaign targeting healthcare and other frontline...
WHO Highlights Need for Child-Friendly Cancer Medicines
Geneva, September Children undergoing cancer treatment can face challenges when medicines are designed primarily for adults. Large tablets, unpleasant-tasting liquids...
West Nile Virus Spreads Further Across Italy as Warmer Conditions Extend Mosquito Transmission Season
Rome, Italy:Italy is experiencing a significant increase in West Nile virus infections in 2026, with more than 650 reported infections...
Measles Cases Rise Across the United States as Health Officials Work to Strengthen Disease Surveillance
Washington:Health authorities in the United States are working to strengthen the way measles-related deaths are identified and reported as the...
Measles Outbreak in Kerala’s Malappuram Prompts Vaccination Drive and Intensified Surveillance
Malappuram, Kerala:Health authorities in Kerala have stepped up disease-control measures after a measles outbreak was reported in the Valavannur health...
WHO Warns Global Health Worker Shortage Could Reach 11.1 Million by 2030
The world could face a shortage of 11.1 million health and care workers by 2030, with an ageing medical workforce...
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...
U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches Fourth Death as Pennsylvania Reports New Fatality
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has reached a fourth reported death, adding to growing public-health concerns in the United States...
DRC Ebola Outbreak Shows Signs of Slowing, but WHO Warns the Crisis Is Far From Over
The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is showing some signs of...
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...
Experimental Eye Drops Help Restore Light Perception in Blind Mice
August 29, 2026 Scientists have developed a new experimental approach that uses light-activated drugs to restore visual responses in mice...
FDA Approves New Targeted Drug Showing Major Survival Benefit in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
August 27, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a new targeted medicine developed by Revolution...
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 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 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 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 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...
FDA Approves Lipfendra, the First Once-Daily Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor for Lowering LDL Cholesterol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), a once-daily oral medication designed to help adults lower...
