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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Joint call by the President of the ICRC, the Director-General of WHO and the International President of MSF
Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts. The situation is even worse compared to 10 years ago. Today, we mark not an achievement â we mark a failure. As violence affecting medical facilities, transport and personnel continues unab
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NHS cancer jab could save patients hours in hospital
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
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What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have progressed work on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a key part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and today agreed additional time was needed to finalize the framework for ensuring a better, more equitable, response to future
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The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the worldâs leading infectious cause of b
Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.Viral hepatitis B and C â the
Practicing today for tomorrowâs emergencies â WHO convenes countries and partners to simulate response to major disease outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spreading across the world. Bringing together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency experts and over 25 partners, the exercis
WHO prequalifies first-ever malaria treatment for newborns and infants, adds new diagnostic tests
Ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a significant step forward in the fight against malaria with the prequalification of the first treatment developed specifically for newborns and young infants weighing between two and five kilograms. The prequa
Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations
The Big Catch-Up, launched during World Immunization Week 2023, has delivered over 100Â million vaccine doses to an estimated 18.3Â million children across 36 countriesAround 12.3Â million were âzero-dose childrenâ who had not previously received any vaccines and 15Â million who had never received a mea
CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher than Usual
Public health resources can help protect individuals and their families this tick season
CDC announces <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak in 13 states linked to backyard poultry.
34 people across 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella
Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHOâs African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milestone.
WHO reports measurable health impact in 2025 amid transition to new strategy
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its Results Report, highlighting measurable improvements in peopleâs health worldwide in 2025, despite funding cuts affecting both the organization and the broader global health sector.Published at a pivotal moment for global health, the Results Rep
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CDC Disease Detectives Present at Annual CDC EIS Conference
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers are gathering this week for the 2026 EIS Conference
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CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
NIOSH will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month
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CDC Reinforces National Measles Response Through State Collaboration
CDC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States
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Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
HHS and CDC today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC ACIP.
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Statement on the Resignation of the CDC Principal Deputy Director
CDC announced Dr. Ralph Abraham stepped down as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately.