Contagious disease
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WHO declares Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak officially over
No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October. ADVERTISEMENT The Marburg…
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‘The mystery has finally been solved’: Unknown DRC disease identified
While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the…
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Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year
The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two…
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Polio vaccination campaign finishes in Gaza
The WHO said 94 per cent of children who got their first vaccine also received a second dose. ADVERTISEMENT Health…
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Microplastics are shielding pathogens in wastewater – study
Microplastics are harbouring bacteria in wastewater and that could be dangerous for human health. ADVERTISEMENT Microplastics could prevent wastewater treatments…
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A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up?
If the US retreats from global health leadership, it’s unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during…
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US resident dies after suspected Lassa fever infection in West Africa
The disease is endemic in parts of West Africa but rarely seen in Europe or the US. ADVERTISEMENT US health…
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Pakistan launches vaccination campaign amid surge in polio cases
Pakistan has recorded 41 polio cases so far this year, and is one of two countries where the disease has…
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Inside a small vaccine developer’s ‘lightning speed’ Marburg response
The head of a vaccine nonprofit says Rwanda’s speedy outbreak response underscores the role small organisations can play in fighting…
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