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'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.

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Deadly Hantavirus Reaches U.S. Soil: Quarantined Patients in Nebraska and Atlanta After Cruise Ship Outbreak Kills Three and Infects Dozens Worldwide

A deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus — carried aboard the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius on a voyage through the South Atlantic — has resulted in American passengers being quarantined or hospitalized in at least two U.S. cities, raising new questions about the country's preparedness for…

Medical Daily

Calcium Supplements Could Triple Dementia Risk for Women with Vascular Disease — Should You Rethink Your Intake?

For millions of women, calcium supplements are part of a daily routine meant to protect aging bones and lower fracture risk. But research linking calcium supplements dementia risk in certain women has raised difficult questions, especially for those with vascular disease or a history of stroke. A widely discussed study…

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Environmental Exposures and Alzheimer’s: Government Focus on Hidden Risk Factors for Women

Growing research is changing how experts think about brain health, especially for women. Scientists have long focused on genetics, aging, and lifestyle when studying dementia, but attention is now shifting toward environmental exposures and Alzheimer’s. From air pollution to industrial chemicals, researchers are examining how everyday surroundings may quietly influence…

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Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

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Trump administration restricts leading US scientists’ involvement in global Ebola response – report

New restrictions prevent US health experts from contributing during conference calls with the World Health Organisation and limit those only listening to “small groups”

The Independent UK

Houston on High Alert as Texas Confirms First West Nile Neuroinvasive Case of 2026 — and Mosquito Season Is Just Getting Started

Texas health officials are sounding an early alarm this mosquito season. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 — and it's a severe one.

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1 in 3 people at centre of deadly Ebola outbreak don’t believe it is real: ‘A satanic disease’

Only 64 per cent of residents in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) told ActionAid that the virus was not linked to spiritual or mythical causes

The Independent UK

Tuberculosis Is Surging in Chicago — A Disease the World Thought It Had Under Control

Illinois recorded 353 active tuberculosis cases in 2023, with 154 concentrated in Chicago alone. Experts call what's happening now a "rebound effect" from COVID-era disruptions — and preliminary data suggests 2025 case counts may have climbed another 10 to 20 percent nationally. The question is why city and state officials…

Medical Daily

Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding services. Medical colleges and nursing institutions will be strengthened with modern technology. Ayushman Yojana support for the poor was highlighted. Efforts are underway to enhance emergency services and control communicable diseases.

The Economic Times

21-day quarantine for all arrivals from DR Congo, Uganda

The Public Health Ministry on Tuesday began a 21-day mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from Ebola-stricken DR Congo and Uganda, amid rising arrivals from the central african countries and lack of cooperation.

Bangkok Post

Dame Julie Andrews shares rare public message for Parkinson's disease event

The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins legend Dame Julie Andrews lent her support to the ongoing efforts to "find a cure to this terrible disease".

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Hantavirus, Ebola highlight political division over disease

The Trump administration’s shake-up of the United States’ public health apparatus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has public health experts concerned about the country’s ability to respond to emerging disease outbreaks like hantavirus and Ebola. Whether that’s a concern for Congress, however, often depends on the member’s party…

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NT:Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

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Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

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Disc Medicine Eyes Mid-2026 Bitopertin Approval as EPP Trial Demand Surges

Disc Medicine (NASDAQ:IRON) Chief Executive Officer John Quisel said patient demand for the company’s bitopertin program in erythropoietic protoporphyria, or EPP, remains strong after the company enrolled 183 patients in the APOLLO confirmatory study, above its original target of 150. Speaking at a

Medical Daily

World Digestive Health Day 2026 Highlights Gut Health Advances, Disease Awareness

On May 29 each year, healthcare organizations around the world observe World Digestive Health Day (WDHD). Led by the World Gastroenterology Organisation, the global campaign aims to raise awareness about gastrointestinal health and the prevention of digestive diseases.

Medical Daily

Incision-Free Ultrasound Treatment May Ease Tremors, Pain in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Parkinson's disease is a long-term neurological condition in which the brain cells responsible for producing dopamine gradually deteriorate. A new noninvasive ultrasound procedure is showing promise in relieving tremors, stiffness, and chronic pain without the need for traditional brain surgery.

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Opus Genetics Touts Retinal Gene Therapy Pipeline, September BEST1 Data Catalyst

Opus Genetics (NASDAQ:IRD) is advancing a portfolio of gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, with two programs already in the clinic and three more expected to enter clinical testing within the next 12 months, President Dr. Ben Yerxa said during a fireside chat at RBC Capital Markets’ 2026

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Eyes Big Year With TRYNGOLZA Decision, 5 Phase 3 Readouts

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS) highlighted a busy slate of regulatory decisions, clinical readouts and partnered programs during a presentation at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Healthcare Conference, with Chief Development Officer Holly Kordasiewicz saying the company is moving from recent launch

International Business Times UK

Trump Bans American Disease Specialists From Speaking to WHO Despite Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The Trump administration's withdrawal from the WHO amid an Ebola outbreak in Africa raises concerns about weakened global disease response and coordination, potentially increasing cross-border transmission risks.

The Conversation

Climate change could significantly worsen summer air quality in future decades

Across the world, air pollution is associated with more early deaths than any other environmental exposure, raising risks of dying from lung cancer, respiratory infection, heart and lung disease and other causes.

International Business Times

Alzheimer's: The Unexpected Journey

Into the Mist is a short but powerful book about the fragility of life and the gift of love.

MarketBeat

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Shareholders Back Board as INO-3107 FDA Review Advances

Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO) shareholders approved all proposals presented at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, including the election of eight directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending Dec. 31,

The Economic Times

No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control are ready for tracking and testing. Precautionary measures…

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