Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 282 confirmed cases
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose to 282, with Ituri accounting for most confirmed infections in the eastern outbreak....
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh passes 60,000 cases
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has passed 60,000 suspected cases, with confirmed and suspected child deaths nearing 500....
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves toll at 415
Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine campaign....
Hantavirus probe deepens after deaths on Atlantic cruise
Hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne disease, drove a multinational health response after three reported deaths aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde....
DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency management for about two years, with Health Minister Roger Kamba saying the epidemic no longer met the threshold for that status. The announcement marks a major public health milestone for a country......
WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the World Health Organization and its cancer research agency released for World Cancer Day. The assessment estimated that 37% of new cancer diagnoses in 2022, about 7.1 million......
WHO report highlights new global pandemic risks for 2024
The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness....
Groundbreaking malaria vaccine rollout in Africa: 12 nations to benefit first
Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine in a remarkable step towards combating one of the continent’s deadliest diseases. Over the next two years, the distribution plan will deliver the lifesaving vaccines to regions grappling with the highest incidences......
Unraveling aspartame controversy and its potential cancer link
Artificial sweeteners have found a prominent place in our kitchens, becoming a staple for those seeking to reduce or eliminate sugar due to diabetes and other health factors. However, recent reports about aspartame, a commonly used sweetener, have set off alarm bells. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)......
Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Jal’ reaps health and economic benefits: WHO report
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the profound influence of the Har Ghar Jal initiative on public health and India’s economy. Initiated under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, this program’s impact extends beyond improved water access – it’s a catalyst for substantial health improvements and......