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Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea
The situation is “serious but manageable,” the country’s top health official said.
What we know about the surge of hepatitis A in the Czech Republic
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.
Bill Gates pledges to donate entire fortune over next 20 years
The billionaire philanthropist had previously planned for his fortune to keep funding global health initiatives decades after his death.
Where has the new more contagious mpox strain been detected in Europe?
Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.
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Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC
Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.
Why is the world’s deadliest infectious disease on the rise in the UK?
Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK.
Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise
The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.
Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic
A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.
Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe
A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.
Tuberculosis cases have risen among kids in Europe and Central Asia
The report comes amid cuts to global aid, which health officials say could lead to a resurgence of TB.
Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ efforts to curb tuberculosis, WHO says
Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment.
‘Steep rise’ in measles cases across Europe, health authorities warn
Romania is experiencing the largest measles outbreak, but all countries have reported cases.
Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges
The ebola outbreak poses a challenge for health workers in Uganda to contain.
As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation?
More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died.
Mystery illness kills 53 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms.
After 3 years of war, Ukraine’s health system is struggling to cope
Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of disease.