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WHO declares Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak officially over

No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October.

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DRC mystery outbreak could be more than malaria, officials say

Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said.

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Where do you have the best chance of surviving cancer in Europe?

Cancer survival estimates in Europe highlight notable geographical and economic disparities. Several factors are driving gaps between countries.

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'The mystery has finally been solved': Unknown DRC disease identified

While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

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Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year

The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic.

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Is the global pandemic treaty dead?

Negotiators looking to avert another COVID-style crisis have yet to make progress on two key sticking points for a global pandemic treaty which has a May 2025 deadline.

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EU Parliament political groups strike deal on four new committees

The mandates of the committees - which will scrutinise and report on legislative proposals - will now have to be voted on and given the final green light by the Parliament's plenary next Wednesday in Strasbourg.

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Dengue cases reach record-high in the Americas amid climate change

The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980.

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Malaria cases surge to 263 million amid stalled effort to stop spread

Access to vaccines and insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as well as new treatments, are needed to combat malaria, experts said.

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Dangerous chemicals used in EU with 'sense of impunity', lawyers warn

Carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other hazardous chemicals remain in widespread use across Europe due in part to lax enforcement of EU regulations by national authorities, according to a new report from the legal charity ClientEarth.

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Mystery disease in DRC still undiagnosed despite some clues, WHO says

A lack of local lab testing, limited infrastructure, and threats from armed groups are slowing down the public health response.

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England to roll out new anti-obesity drug but only for some patients

The drug is expected to cost €381.1 million per year within three years.

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What we know about the mystery disease killing dozens in the Congo

Health officials are racing to determine the nature of the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people in recent weeks.

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Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?

A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

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Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say

Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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UK buys 5 million bird flu vaccine doses in case of pandemic

The government is adding a human H5 vaccine to its stockpile as part of its health threat preparedness plans.

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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But how can people access it?

The drug has been called a profound advancement in medicine but getting it to those who need it is a "missing piece in the puzzle," experts say.

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New HIV cases rose in 21 European countries in 2023

The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV.

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Why scientists are concerned about bird flu in a Canadian teen

With 55 human cases in the US and avian influenza impacting bird populations across the globe, here’s a look at why scientists are closely paying attention to any evolution of this virus.

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Trump taps professor and lockdown sceptic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

Bhattacharya said he wants to reform the US medical research agency and restore public trust in scientific institutions.