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British Healthcare Worker Infected With Ebola to Be Evacuated From DR Congo to UK

The healthcare worker is in stable condition and will receive specialist treatment in Britain, while authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low.

Public Health2hr ago

WHO Recommends Two New Ebola Vaccine Candidates for Clinical Trial in DR Congo

The vaccines, developed by Oxford and Moderna, are designed to target the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the ongoing outbreak.

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Global adolescent inactivity crisis shows 15 year stagnation

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British Healthcare Worker Infected With Ebola to Be Evacuated From DR Congo to UK

The healthcare worker is in stable condition and will receive specialist treatment in Britain, while authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low.

Public Health12hr ago

63 Countries Have Eliminated at Least One Neglected Tropical Disease, WHO Reports

WHO report reveals uneven progress against neglected tropical diseases, with financing gaps and climate change threatening 2030 targets.

Public Health20hr ago

Anthrax outbreak kills 30 hippos in Congo amid Ebola, cholera crises

Public Health|2hr ago

WHO Recommends Two New Ebola Vaccine Candidates for Clinical Trial in DR Congo

Global adolescent inactivity crisis shows 15 year stagnation

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63 Countries Have Eliminated at Least One Neglected Tropical Disease, WHO Reports

Public Health|20hr ago

Anthrax outbreak kills 30 hippos in Congo amid Ebola, cholera crises

Climate finance for poorer nations lags behind urgent needs

Environment & Climate|21hr ago

Nigeria commits to 25,000 cataract surgeries and five million spectacles by 2027

Public Health|Nov 4, 2026

Ghana introduces Ebola screening for all arriving travelers

Public Health|Nov 3, 2026

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Menopausal hormone therapy reshapes microbiome in diverse ways

New research shows menopausal hormone therapy impacts microbiome differently across women, with vaginal health improvements linked to specific bacteria.

Health|Nov 3, 2026

NHS launches world’s largest child illness early warning system

Public Health|Nov 2, 2026

FDA approves first generic HIV prevention drug at $40 per year

Public Health|Nov 2, 2026

US imposes new ebola travel ban on Congo arrivals

Measles resurgence linked to pandemic vaccination gaps

Public Health|Nov 2, 2026

Environment & Climate•21hr ago

Climate finance for poorer nations lags behind urgent needs

Public Health•Nov 4, 2026

Nigeria commits to 25,000 cataract surgeries and five million spectacles by 2027

Public Health•Nov 3, 2026

FDA approves first generic HIV prevention drug at $40 per year

US imposes new ebola travel ban on Congo arrivals

Measles resurgence linked to pandemic vaccination gaps

Medical Research >

Japanese scientists develop cancer targeting drug system using tumor carbon monoxide

Ancient fish may explain why human brains control opposite sides of the body

Gene therapy promises lifelong disease protection but raises long term safety risks

Daily avocado and mango improve blood vessel health in prediabetes

Research|Nov 4, 2026

Liver rejuvenation halves Alzheimer’s linked protein in rats

Research|Nov 3, 2026

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Japanese scientists develop cancer targeting drug system using tumor carbon monoxide

Research•21hr ago

Ancient fish may explain why human brains control opposite sides of the body

Research•Nov 4, 2026

Gene therapy promises lifelong disease protection but raises long term safety risks

Research•Nov 4, 2026

Daily avocado and mango improve blood vessel health in prediabetes

Liver rejuvenation halves Alzheimer’s linked protein in rats

Major study finds even moderate alcohol use linked to cancer and early death

UCLA study links chlorpyrifos to 2.5x Parkinson’s risk

Health Technology >

Google Funds Nigerian AI Maternal Health Initiative With $2.5 Million

Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy trains 500 surgeons in two years

Healthcare groups urge FDA to hold AI developers accountable for medical devices

Technology|Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge researchers develop $10 optical sensor for wearable health monitoring

Google Funds Nigerian AI Maternal Health Initiative With $2.5 Million

Technology•Nov 3, 2026

Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy trains 500 surgeons in two years

Technology•Oct 24, 2026

Healthcare groups urge FDA to hold AI developers accountable for medical devices

Technology•Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge researchers develop $10 optical sensor for wearable health monitoring

Health Business >

Scientists globally struggle with stagnant salaries and rising costs

US expands access to unproven peptide drugs backed by RFK Jr.

Health BusinessOct 27, 01:30 AM

Scientists globally struggle with stagnant salaries and rising costs

Nature survey reveals global pay stagnation, low satisfaction among scientists across 133 countries

US expands access to unproven peptide drugs backed by RFK Jr.

Health Business|Oct 17, 2026

Health Policy >

PAHO director urges regional leadership in global health reforms

Korean neurosurgeon leads global medical association for first time in 41 years

PAHO director urges regional leadership in global health reforms

Korean neurosurgeon leads global medical association for first time in 41 years

Biotechnology >

Research|Oct 24, 2026

Scientists uncover protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Research|Oct 23, 2026

Oxford study reveals how viruses assemble without genetic blueprint

Research|Oct 19, 2026

Youth protein restores aging brain cells’ function in mice study

Research|Nov 2, 2026

Tea drinking linked to lower heart disease risk but with key caveats

Research•Oct 24, 2026

Scientists uncover protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

Research•Oct 23, 2026

Oxford study reveals how viruses assemble without genetic blueprint

Research•Oct 19, 2026

Youth protein restores aging brain cells’ function in mice study

Research•Nov 2, 2026

Tea drinking linked to lower heart disease risk but with key caveats

Pharmaceuticals >

Pharmaceutical|Oct 31, 2026

Lilly’s GLP 1 dominance, Novartis’ setbacks, GSK’s cautious rebound

Pharmaceutical|Oct 27, 2026

Roche’s divarasib sets new KRAS G12C lung cancer benchmark at ESMO

FDA accepts first Keytruda biosimilar review amid cancer treatment advances

Pharmaceutical|Oct 17, 2026

Pharmaceutical•Oct 31, 2026

Lilly’s GLP 1 dominance, Novartis’ setbacks, GSK’s cautious rebound

Pharmaceutical•Oct 27, 2026

Roche’s divarasib sets new KRAS G12C lung cancer benchmark at ESMO

Pharmaceutical•Oct 17, 2026

FDA accepts first Keytruda biosimilar review amid cancer treatment advances

Health Alerts >

DRC doctor dies from Ebola amid ongoing deadly outbreak

Health|Oct 31, 2026

Health|Oct 30, 2026

AI designed virus injected into human for first time

Public Health|Oct 29, 2026

Ebola outbreak spreads globally as experts warn of UK risk

Environment & Climate|Oct 29, 2026

Climate change declared global health emergency by Lancet report

Public Health|Oct 28, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases as WHO urges sustained response

Health•Oct 31, 2026

DRC doctor dies from Ebola amid ongoing deadly outbreak

Health•Oct 30, 2026

AI designed virus injected into human for first time

Public Health•Oct 29, 2026

Ebola outbreak spreads globally as experts warn of UK risk

Environment & Climate•Oct 29, 2026

Climate change declared global health emergency by Lancet report

Public Health•Oct 28, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases as WHO urges sustained response

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WHO warns 75% of Africa’s diabetes cases remain undiagnosed

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Hidden brain cells linked to dangerous blood pressure swings

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Cranberry juice may slow tooth decay by reducing plaque acidity

Research|Oct 28, 2026

Mayo Clinic reveals new strategies to target aging 'zombie' cells

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WHO warns 75% of Africa’s diabetes cases remain undiagnosed

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Mayo Clinic reveals new strategies to target aging 'zombie' cells

Nigeria & Africa Health >

HealthNov 1, 09:28 AM

Nigeria confirms two Ebola suspects in northeast after negative tests

Nigeria’s NCDC confirms two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa State tested negative after symptoms including fever and bleeding

Environment & ClimateNov 1, 09:20 AM

El Niño heat risks: How Nigerians can stay safe from extreme heat

Extreme heat from El Niño raises risks of heat exhaustion and stroke in Nigeria. Public health expert shares safety tips and precautions.

Public Health•Oct 29, 2026

Nigeria disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600 facilities

Public Health•Oct 27, 2026

Kenya releases 20 Ebola contacts after quarantine amid DRC vaccine trial

Public Health•Oct 27, 2026

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient and husband to Switzerland

Public Health•Oct 26, 2026

Nigeria approves ₦100,000 weekly allowance for Ebola quarantined contacts

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Nigeria confirms two Ebola suspects in northeast after negative tests

Nigeria’s NCDC confirms two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa State tested negative after symptoms including fever and bleeding

El Niño heat risks: How Nigerians can stay safe from extreme heat

Environment & Climate|Nov 1, 2026

Nigeria disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600 facilities

Public Health|Oct 29, 2026

Kenya releases 20 Ebola contacts after quarantine amid DRC vaccine trial

Public Health|Oct 27, 2026

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient and husband to Switzerland

Public Health|Oct 27, 2026

Nigeria approves ₦100,000 weekly allowance for Ebola quarantined contacts

Public Health|Oct 26, 2026

Global Health Insights >

PharmaceuticalNov 3, 03:32 AM

FDA approves path for first Huntington’s gene therapy

FDA accepts uniQure’s Huntington’s disease gene therapy for review, setting May 1 action date after regulatory shift.

Health AlertOct 31, 02:17 AM

FDA recalls heparin induced thrombocytopenia test lots over false negative risk

FDA warns of false negative results in HIT-IgG(PF4-H) test lots, delaying critical HIT diagnosis and increasing thrombotic risks.

Environment & ClimateOct 30, 02:42 AM

Nature restoration lags behind 2030 targets by 66%

UN report reveals only 34% of 2030 restoration targets met; funding gap remains critical

HealthOct 29, 12:05 PM

WHO Warns Ebola Can Still Spread Through Sex After Recovery

WHO clarifies Ebola survivors can transmit virus through sex but not sweat or saliva after recovery

Health PolicyOct 29, 11:51 AM

Armenian oncologist challenges WHO with bold reform bid

Dr Gevorg Tamamyan’s unconventional WHO candidacy offers bold health reforms but faces institutional hurdles.

PharmaceuticalOct 29, 11:44 AM

Lilly restructures global operations amid leadership transition

Eli Lilly to combine US and international divisions into Lilly Global Markets; Novartis writes off $1.9B on failed Avidity drug trial

PharmaceuticalNov 3, 03:32 AM

FDA approves path for first Huntington’s gene therapy

FDA accepts uniQure’s Huntington’s disease gene therapy for review, setting May 1 action date after regulatory shift.

FDA recalls heparin induced thrombocytopenia test lots over false negative risk

Health Alert|Oct 31, 2026

Nature restoration lags behind 2030 targets by 66%

Environment & Climate|Oct 30, 2026

WHO Warns Ebola Can Still Spread Through Sex After Recovery

Health|Oct 29, 2026

Armenian oncologist challenges WHO with bold reform bid

Health Policy|Oct 29, 2026

Lilly restructures global operations amid leadership transition

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Weather & Climate Health >

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Environment & Climate|Oct 25, 2026

El Niño Could Bring More Floods, Droughts and Extreme Heat Around the World

As El Niño develops, countries around the world could face changing rainfall patterns, with some regions at risk of flooding while others struggle with drought and rising temperatures.

Environment & ClimateOct 25, 12:28 PM

El Niño Could Bring More Floods, Droughts and Extreme Heat Around the World

As El Niño develops, countries around the world could face changing rainfall patterns, with some regions at risk of flooding while others struggle with drought and rising temperatures.