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UK Health Agency Confirms Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship with British Nationals
UKHSA confirms hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship affecting British nationals. Health agency coordinating international response to maritime infection cluster.
WHO Sierra Leone Reports Health System Progress in 2026 First Quarter
WHO Sierra Leone reports significant health system advances in Q1 2026, including the launch of a 300-day maternal health initiative…
UK Recalls ChloraPrep Antiseptic Applicators Over Sterility Breach Risk
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd recalls ChloraPrep antiseptic applicators due to potential sterility breach in packaging process. Healthcare facilities advised to…
CDC Issues Alert on Growing Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Moringa Leaf Products
CDC has issued an updated alert on growing Salmonella infections linked to moringa leaf products, with multiple outbreaks identified across…
CDC Issues Salmonella Alert for Moringa Leaf Products Amid Rising Outbreaks
CDC issues public health alert as multiple Salmonella outbreaks across the US are linked to moringa leaf supplement products. Health…
Geographic Isolation Fails to Stop Ebola Spread During Active Outbreaks, Analysis Finds
Analysis shows geographic isolation provides limited protection against Ebola once outbreaks begin. Community-based surveillance and contact tracing prove more effective…
Phase 1 trials reveal safety profile of rimteravimab antibody for COVID-19 treatment
Phase 1 trials demonstrate safety of rimteravimab, a novel VHH-based antibody for COVID-19, though development was halted due to variant…
‘A disease you get when you care for someone’: WHO on the Ebola frontline
Two weeks into the latest deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are now 906 suspected cases…