GMJ Briefs
WHO Experts Challenge US-Uganda Ebola Containment Strategy Based on Geographic Barriers
WHO experts question US-Uganda Ebola containment strategies that rely on geographic barriers, citing evidence that community-based interventions prove more effective…
WHO Director-General Addresses DRC Communities Amid New Ebola Concerns
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros addresses DRC communities, drawing on his 14 visits during the 2018-2020 North Kivu outbreak. The message…
UNICEF Delivers Emergency Ebola Response Supplies to DRC’s Ituri Province
UNICEF delivers first international emergency Ebola response supplies to Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The shipment…
WHO Reports 906 Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo within two weeks. The outbreak represents…
Reduced Radiation Shows Promise for Older Lung Cancer Patients in Clinical Trial
Clinical trial shows reduced radiation therapy achieved 70.7% one-year survival in older lung cancer patients with fewer severe side effects.…
Ebola outbreak spreads unchecked in eastern DR Congo amid conflict
WHO warns that eastern DR Congo faces a 'catastrophic collision' as Ebola outbreak spreads unchecked amid armed conflict. Over 2.4…
First Real-World RSV Vaccine Study Shows Strong Protection Against Severe Disease
First comprehensive real-world study shows RSV vaccination provides 73% protection against severe disease in adults 60+. Effectiveness remained strong even…
Norovirus Cases Surge 70% Above Five-Year Average in England
Norovirus infections in England surge 70% above five-year average with widespread healthcare outbreaks. UK Health Security Agency surveillance shows sustained…