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...
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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...
