Public Health
France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case Following Patient Death
France has confirmed the first-ever human case of the Shamonda virus following the death of an immunocompromised patient in Lyon. The insect-borne pathogen, previously found only in livestock, is under close European surveillance.
New York declares statewide disaster emergency over measles outbreak
New York has declared a statewide disaster emergency following a surge in measles cases, expanding vaccine access as the U.S. faces its worst outbreak since 1991.
Russia quarantines nearly 200 after anti-plague lab worker dies
Nearly 200 people have been placed under medical observation in the Irkutsk region following the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker from pneumonia.
Pennsylvania reports fourth measles death in worst state outbreak in 35 …
Pennsylvania has documented 693 measles cases and four deaths among unvaccinated individuals, leading to political tensions over vaccine skepticism.
India approves Takeda’s Qdenga as its first vaccine for dengue
The Drug Controller General of India has authorized Takeda’s Qdenga, a two-dose vaccine that offers protection against all four dengue virus serotypes without requiring pre-screening.
Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency
The transport of deceased Ebola victims across districts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fueling a rapid surge in new infections. Health agencies are struggling to balance traditional burial customs with urgent containment protocols to stop the spread of the virus.
NYC records first death in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
New York City officials have confirmed the first death associated with an Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The Health Department is investigating potential contamination in cooling towers across 75 buildings.
WHO: Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed
New WHO guidelines state that addressing 14 modifiable lifestyle and environmental risk factors could prevent or delay up to 45% of dementia cases.
Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 as health workers strike over unpaid wages
Health workers in the DR Congo are striking over unpaid wages as the Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 confirmed cases, hampering ongoing containment efforts.
Oxford University launches first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
Oxford scientists have initiated a Phase I trial for the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which currently lacks approved treatments.
Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries
Health workers in Ituri have shut down a critical Ebola facility to protest months of missing wages, complicating the fight against the Bundibugyo virus.
Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola resp…
The AFC/M23 rebel group is operating a parallel Ebola response system in eastern Congo, which experts warn could hinder broader disease containment.