Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak expands health response in DRC
DRC health authorities confirmed an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Ituri, reporting 80 deaths, 246 suspected cases and a widened response....
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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,...
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...
WHO backs integration of traditional medicine in health systems
WHO's 78th Assembly to feature a high-level segment on traditional medicine led by India, emphasizing Ayurveda and health innovation....
Gujarat hosts WHO global centre for traditional medicine
WHO launches global centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat, India to advance research, training, and wellness integration....
Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support
WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case...
WHO to mark January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day
WHO and India collaborate to declare January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day, a step toward global integration and standardization of traditional medical...
WHO urges global ban on flavored e-cigarettes amid youth health concerns
In a recent declaration, the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly advocated for a global prohibition of flavored e-cigarettes. This call to action was made...