A new study from a US Department of Veterans Affairs health system found that updated COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against cardiovascular disease, particularly for individuals over 75 and those with pre-existing conditions. The vaccines reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 38%.
Nhóm nghiên cứu Anh phát triển vaccine ngừa Sarbecovirus bằng AI, không cần kim tiêm. Thử nghiệm giai đoạn đầu cho thấy an toàn, kích hoạt miễn dịch. Vaccine "phổ quát" này nhắm vào nhiều virus họ SARS, bao gồm cả SARS-CoV-2.
Ca sốt xuất huyết tăng 2,5 lần cả nước, TP.HCM ghi nhận gần 18.000 ca. Doanh nghiệp tăng cường tiêm vaccine cho nhân viên, nhu cầu tiêm chủng tăng 40%.
EPTV 1 reports on a former Caixa Econômica Federal manager accused of fraud, police brutality against a disabled man in Piracicaba, and the distribution of dengue vaccines across various cities. The program also covers a murder on a bus in Sumaré, the impact of heavy rains in Campinas and Americana, and an investigation into a scheme to extort businessmen.
India's National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority approved a 50% price hike for Carboplatin and Cisplatin cancer injections due to rising raw material costs and supply concerns. Prices for anti-tetanus immunoglobulin and three childhood vaccines were also revised to ensure availability.
A one-off Meningitis B vaccine programme will be offered to ~1 million young people in England, Wales, and Scotland, targeting those in their last year of secondary school and 18-25-year-olds entering university/residential further education, due to concerns over recent outbreaks in Kent, Weymouth, and Reading.
An adviser to the EU’s highest court has declared that the European Commission should have revealed details of its Covid-19 vaccine contracts, including a deal negotiated by President Ursula von der Leyen via text message with Pfizer. The opinion argues that secrecy prevents scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest in contracts worth €71 billion.
An adviser to the EU's top court has stated the European Commission should publicly disclose details of its Covid-19 vaccine contracts, including those negotiated via text message. The commission had redacted information, citing concerns about 'conspiracy theorists,' but lost a legal battle and appealed.
Vaccine phế cầu không trực tiếp ngừa ung thư phổi nhưng giúp phổi khỏe mạnh, giảm nguy cơ viêm phổi do phế cầu, một loại vi khuẩn có thể làm tăng nguy cơ ung thư phổi. Việt Nam ghi nhận hơn 24.000 ca ung thư phổi mới năm 2022.
An EU court adviser stated the European Commission should have been more transparent about its multi-million euro Covid vaccine contracts, citing a lack of clarity on the impartiality of negotiators.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Council of Indigenous Peoples launched the "Indigenous Health Train" initiative, offering tailored health checks, cancer screenings, and pneumococcal vaccines. A key request is prioritizing Indigenous elders aged 65+ for a future public shingles vaccine program, with cost-effectiveness assessments expected by year-end.
A measles outbreak in southern Utah, fueled by low vaccination rates, has overwhelmed public health departments, highlighting a broader decline in vaccine confidence and public health infrastructure across the US.
An AI-designed universal vaccine targeting SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 showed modest immune effects in a small, first-in-human trial, offering potential for future pandemic prevention.
Oxford University begins human trials for the world's first AI-designed vaccine, targeting Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a deadly virus with 40% mortality rates and no widely approved vaccine, using AI to accelerate development by analyzing genetic data to identify immune response triggers.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine designed entirely by AI, showing promise in protecting against all coronaviruses, including Covid variants, and potentially preventing future pandemics.
US public health authorities at state and local levels have been weakened following backlash against COVID-19 restrictions, leaving them less equipped to handle future disease outbreaks. Laws in several states have limited emergency declarations, quarantine powers, and mandates, while funding and staffing cuts further hamper response capabilities.
The DRC faces its 17th Ebola outbreak, complicated by conflict, a rare Bundibugyo virus strain with no vaccine, and diagnostic delays. Over 900 suspected cases and 200+ suspected deaths are reported, with violence hindering response efforts. A vaccine is estimated to be 7-9 months away from human testing.
CEPI and Gavi are investing over $100 million to accelerate the development of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola species, which is spreading in DRC and Uganda. The approved Ervebo vaccine targets a different strain, and new candidates face challenges including clinical trials in conflict zones and community distrust.
Russia's Gamaleya Institute has adapted its Ebola vaccine for a new strain, making it available as a product, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
Ba đơn vị phát triển vaccine và thuốc điều trị Ebola nhận 60 triệu USD tài trợ khẩn cấp. Các thử nghiệm tại Congo gặp khó khăn do xung đột và vấn đề an ninh.
Russia and Cuba will sign a memorandum today for the joint development of cancer vaccines. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko announced this at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where Russia also noted interest from 90 companies in supplying agricultural products to Cuba.
A rare and deadly strain of Ebola, the Bundibugyo virus, has spread from eastern DRC to Uganda, infecting hundreds and causing dozens of deaths. With no approved vaccine for this strain and ongoing conflict hampering containment efforts, experts warn of a severe epidemic.
Early results of Russia's 'Oncopept' peptide oncovaccine for colorectal cancer show good tolerability and expected immune response. Over 40 patients are enrolled, primarily those with metastatic disease who have undergone surgery and chemotherapy.
Senator Rubio aims to route US cooperation with vaccine alliance Gavi through the State Department again, while Health Minister Kennedy would lead Gavi financing. Gavi CEO Nishtar is encouraged by Rubio's remarks, emphasizing the importance of released funds for global health security, including against the Bundibugyo Ebola variant outbreak in the DRC. WHO Director-General Tedros also highlighted the WHO's crucial role and the need for US cooperation, noting that the US withdrawal from the WHO in January 2025 was not solely about money.
