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Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it

Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states.

The Conversation

Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Funding to combat a diphtheria outbreak is being welcomed by health agencies but they say a shortage of medical staff in remote communities needs fixing.

AAP

Ebola outbreak is a US failure

America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump’s cuts to public health have put the world at risk

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Vaccine to tackle Ebola outbreak will take six to nine months, says WHO

The response to the current wave of the disease, which has caused 139 deaths in central Africa to date, has been hampered by security concerns

The Guardian - UK

Ebola returns: How this outbreak is different from before

A concerning outbreak of a unique Bundibugyo Ebola strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of cases now reaching Uganda. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, public health leaders are mobilizing international efforts to combat the crisis.

The Times of India

WHO Considers Using Experimental Ebola Vaccine in Response to Exponential Rise of Deaths in DRC and Uganda

The Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has claimed over 130 lives, prompting WHO to consider experimental vaccines. The Bundibugyo strain's spread across borders raises international health concerns.

International Business Times UK

136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO chief warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief on Tuesday said he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in Congo caused by a rare strain for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, as the death toll rose to 136.

The Times of India

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Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? 5 questions about the vaccine answered

Winter is coming, and with the cold weather comes respiratory viral infections, including influenza.

The Conversation

MAHA’s latest conspiracy? Blaming Bill Gates for spike in tick bites

The number of tick-related visits to emergency rooms has hit the highest level in the U.S. in nearly a decade

The Independent UK

Lack Of Vaccine, Armed Conflicts And Delayed Detection Complicate Ebola Response

The new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is becoming one of the most difficult public health emergencies to contain in years, not because Ebola is new to the region, but because this version of the crisis combines numerous factors that health officials fear.

International Business Times

WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak

The WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been declared an international health emergency. While no vaccine exists for the current Bundibugyo strain, experts are considering candidates like Ervebo, though availability is estimated to be at…

The Economic Times

Authorities scramble to rush out diphtheria vaccines

A once-feared childhood disease which was mostly eradicated by the 1950s after vaccines emerged is marking a resurgence in one territory and three states.

AAP

Ebola Travel Ban Invoked for First Time Since COVID After American Doctor Tests Positive in Congo

The US invoked Title 42 for the first time since COVID after an American doctor tested positive for a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine in Congo.

International Business Times UK

‘Biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades spreads into Queensland, SA and WA

Health minister Mark Butler says vaccines are being rushed into NT communities, with one suspected death

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Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt

Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…

The Conversation

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.

Medical Daily

How Vaccines Use Antigens and Antibodies to Build Immune Memory Without Illness

Learn how vaccines use antigens to trigger antibodies and build immune memory, providing effective immune training without illness and long-term protection against infectious diseases.

The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention

Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian and US health experts assure no need for panic, emphasizing Ebola's direct contact spread, unlike COVID-19, while stressing vigilance and early detection. There are…

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The Times of India

Measles kills 450 kids in Bangladesh; probe sought into Yunus’ vax policy

DHAKA: With measles killing over 450 kids in Bangladesh since mid-March, a court order has been sought for barring former interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving the country pending completion of probe into the shortage of measles vaccines during his tenure.

The Guardian - UK

What is Ebola and why is WHO treating outbreak as global health emergency?

Strain of fatal disease has no vaccine and conflict in DRC makes containing spread difficult as Uganda reports cases

The Independent UK

What you need to know about the latest Ebola outbreak and rare Bundibugyo strain

Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012

The Economic Times

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain of Ebola has no vaccine and has already caused over 80 deaths. Fears of further spread are growing as a case was confirmed in the city of…

The Guardian - US

‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say

Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public health

Radio France Internationale

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a health emergency 'of international concern'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

The Times of India

Meningitis outbreak: calls grow for wider vaccine rollout after Oxfordshire teen dies

The heartbreaking loss of a student in Oxfordshire due to meningitis has sparked renewed advocacy for comprehensive vaccination programs for teens across the UK. With one case of Meningitis B confirmed and further inquiries underway, health experts are rallying for updated immunizations.

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