GMJ Briefs
WHO Director-General calls for ceasefire as DR Congo battles deadly Ebola resurgence
WHO Director-General travels to DRC as country battles deadly Ebola resurgence in conflict-torn eastern region. Armed violence hampers outbreak response…
UK Recalls Blood Pressure Drug After Labelling Mix-Up With Stronger Dose
UK health authorities recall blood pressure medication after packaging error that could expose patients to dangerous 4× higher doses. Patients…
FDA Issues Class I Recall for Erbe Cryoprobes After Rupture Risk Identified
FDA issues Class I recall for Erbe flexible cryoprobes due to rupture risk during activation. Potential complications include hearing loss,…
UK Health Officials Track 47 Global Disease Outbreaks in 2026 Monitoring Report
UK health authorities track 47 global disease outbreaks in 2026, with Africa representing nearly half of monitored events. Enhanced surveillance…
UK Emergency Department Visits Reach Record Highs in Early 2026
Emergency department visits across England have reached record levels in early 2026, according to UK Health Security Agency surveillance data.…
UK Drug Recall: Ramipril Blood Pressure Medication Withdrawn Over Packaging Error
UK health authorities recall Ramipril 2.5 mg capsules due to packaging error at Crescent Pharma manufacturing site. Healthcare providers must…
WHO Experts Recommend Vaccine Strategies for Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
WHO expert groups have assessed candidate vaccines and treatments for the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting DRC and Uganda. Multiple…
Vaccine-Skeptical California County Halts Measles Outbreak Through Community Leaders
Shasta County successfully contained a measles outbreak by partnering with community leaders and trusted messengers rather than relying solely on…