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Amber heat-health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are expected to reach 36C or higher this week. The alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday.
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says 'I trust the science' on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak. He encourages parents to vaccinate their kids and emphasizes the importance of herd immunity.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, discusses the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, despite concerns about the administration's weaponization of the Justice Department. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, talks about how the Democratic Party can push back against …
Gujarat's street food joints may face a tough cost squeeze due to a ban on analogue dairy products, including paneer, cheese, and butter. The ban aims to address public health concerns and protect the state's dairy industry.
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson has raised concerns about Labor's NDIS reforms, saying they make disability clients feel like they're being targeted, not the fraudsters. Meanwhile, expert says bird flu detected on Murray-Darling basin ‘should be ringing alarm bells’.
Young Malaysians are experiencing worsening health issues and disruptions to essential services due to climate change, according to a Unicef survey, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation policies.
Ebola Bundibugyo: DRC prepares to expand use of Ervebo vaccine
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to expand the use of the Ervebo vaccine, typically for Ebola Zaire, to combat the spreading Bundibugyo strain. This strategic shift, supported by Africa CDC and WHO, aims to leverage potential cross-protection while new trials…
A research paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) suggests that Bihar's prohibition on alcohol has failed to reduce crimes against women and has been accompanied by a rise in illicit liquor and alternative intoxicants. The paper recommends that…
Nigeria: Women Lead Campaign Against Open Defecation in Abuja
Women leaders in 16 communities within Kundu Ward, Abuja, have launched a campaign to end open defecation and improve hygiene, spearheaded by the Resource Conservation and Development Initiative International (RCDI). The initiative aims to leverage women's influence to pr…
A case of hantavirus has been detected in a Franco-Argentine national who holidayed in France in July before being put in isolation in Spain. The patient had few symptoms and now has none, and experts are meeting to determine the next action to be taken.
A boat carrying 255 passengers on the Congo River has been quarantined near Kinshasa for Ebola and cholera screening after five deaths, including a passenger who disembarked earlier and died in hospital. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread …
A US Senate committee will vote on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his fifth amendment rights during a Senate hearing last week focused on Fauci's actions during the Covid pandemic.
The US FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, known as mFlusiva, after initially refusing to review it. The vaccine is effective against the four most common strains of influenza and has been in human testing trials since 2021.
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than response efforts, exacerbated by health worker strikes over pay and ongoing rebel conflict in the eastern Ituri province.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and two other states have issued a subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci, alleging that he profited from the Covid pandemic recommendations he gave. Fauci has denied any wrongdoing.
Hepatitis B remains a major public health concern in Asia Pacific, with over two-thirds of the world’s 260 million people living with chronic hepatitis B. The region also accounts for nearly half of the global hepatitis C burden. Timely birth-dose vaccination and public e…
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The confirmation vote was split along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats against.
Hong Kong's Labour Department is testing infrared thermal-imaging drones to detect illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans to integrate AI for worker identification.
Chipotle has pulled jalapenos linked to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota from its restaurants, replacing them with product from another grower. The Minnesota Department of Health has identified 110 cases linked to the outbreak, with 75 of those interviewed reporting eat…
Fashion brand Jaded has had an advert banned by the advertising watchdog for 'glamourising smoking'. The advert featured a woman on holiday holding a cigarette, which the ASA said was 'heavily stylised and presented the model in a fashionable and attractive manner'.
WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for greater support to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the response is still struggling to keep pace with the spread of the disease. The outbreak has already become the larges…
Two deaths recorded as US battles Cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two individuals have died in the United States due to Cyclosporiasis, marking the first fatalities in the country's largest recorded outbreak of the parasitic disease.
Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, urged Nigerian women to prioritize exclusive breastfeeding for their babies during World Breastfeeding Week 2026, emphasizing its benefits for healthy growth, immunity, and mother-baby bonding.
Singapore is vulnerable to a cyclosporiasis outbreak due to its high dependence on imported food, but strict food inspections and parasite control reduce the risk. No local cases have been reported, and good hygiene is advised to prevent infection.
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has told American parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, amid a surge in infections. The US has now officially recorded 2,371 confirmed measles cases this year, surpassing the total tally in 2025 of 2,289.
In South Africa, Climate Change Increases Malaria Risks
A new study reveals that climate change is causing malaria to shift across Africa, predicting a decrease in West/Central Africa but a significant increase in Southern Africa, including South Africa, by 2100. Rising temperatures and climate-linked floods are creating ideal…
Uganda successfully contained an Ebola outbreak with only 20 cases and two deaths, while DR Congo's concurrent outbreak became the second-worst on record with over 1,500 fatalities, highlighting contrasting public health responses.
Enugu reaffirms commitment to HIV response through partnerships
The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to combating HIV/AIDS by fostering strategic partnerships, implementing inclusive policies, and deploying evidence-based interventions to enhance residents' health outcomes.
A 19-year-old French national was fined S$600 for public nuisance after licking a straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine.
Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about his institute's funding choices and alleged ro…