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West Nile virus vaccine still 'years away' as disease spreads in Spain

Residents in the south of Spain are growing increasingly desperate as the West Nile virus continues to spread.

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European patients begin receiving world's first lung cancer vaccine

A lung cancer patient in the UK has become one of the first to participate in a groundbreaking trial for the world's first vaccine against the disease.

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Bavarian Nordic shares rise on stronger earnings and major Mpox order

The company recently received a 440,000 smallpox and Mpox vaccine dose contract from an unnamed European country.

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Meet the people paid to test out new medical treatments

Free meals, endless movies to watch, and a cool couple of grand in your bank account. The catch? You’ve got the flu.

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'Stunning' study shows twice-yearly jab may give 100% HIV protection

Lenacapavir, a new injectible HIV treatment, was given to women in South Africa and Uganda with nearly 100% efficacy.

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New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn

Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.

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More African countries administer HPV vaccines, but hesitancy remains

While many African countries have introduced the HPV vaccine in immunisation programmes, just five have acheived 90 per cent coverage.

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European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production

The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

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Past COVID-19 infection may protect people against some common colds

Researchers say the new insight may help with the development of future vaccines.

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Uganda hospitals see unused yellow fever jabs due to vaccine hesitancy

Experts say vaccine hesitancy may stem from the disease being less well-known compared to others like malaria.

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AstraZeneca announces a billion-dollar cancer plant in Singapore

The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence.

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New dengue vaccine approved by WHO as mosquito-borne virus spreads

Cases of dengue - which is transmitted through bites by infected mosquitos - are expected to rise globally due to climate change.

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AstraZeneca asks for European approval of COVID jab to be pulled

AstraZeneca was one of the first pharma laboratories to launch a COVID vaccine on the market at the end of 2020, a year after the virus appeared.

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Scientists in the UK developing the world's first lung cancer vaccine

The new LungVax vaccine will use technology similar to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

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Czechia sees record number of whooping cough cases since 1963

Czechia is struggling to contain a surge in cases of whooping cough, a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting the lungs and airways.

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Parliament approach to IP rights amid health crises raises critics

An EU-wide mechanism to override IP rights to deliver live-saving medicines during crises will prove tricky to enforce if amendments proposed by MEPs are retained, intellectual property rights experts warn.

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Officials look into rare disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

Officials are investigating a rare nervous system disorder in older adults who received the RSV vaccine.

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Older adults should get another COVID shot, US officials recommend

US health officials recommend that older adults get another COVID-19 booster shot.

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Europe sees 'alarming' 30-fold increase in measles cases

With a "national incident" over measles in the UK, what’s the situation in Europe?

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First malaria vaccination programme for children launched in Cameroon

In Africa, there are about 250 million cases of malaria each year, including 600,000 deaths, mostly in young children.