The World Health Organization published new data showing the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, involving a new Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 deaths in Congo and Uganda. Lack of vaccines, medicine, and funding, alongside attacks on health workers, are compounding the crisis.
WHO data reveals the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda amid vaccine shortages, funding issues, and attacks on health workers.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts faces renewed scrutiny over claims like a global elite controlling green energy and Covid-19 vaccines being bioweapons, as his party's poll surge falters and leader Pauline Hanson faces pressure over UK meetings.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. Shaw had previously gained attention in the anti-vaccine movement, claiming routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins. Shaw had previously gained attention in anti-vaccine circles, claiming routine childhood vaccinations caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother prominent in the anti-vaccine movement, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the May 2025 deaths of her 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, whom she had claimed died from routine immunizations.
A KFF poll reveals US adults frequently using AI for health advice are more prone to believing vaccine myths, such as MMR vaccines causing autism or mRNA vaccines altering DNA. This correlation persists even when controlling for demographic factors.
China initiates production of AI-assisted personalized tumor vaccines, potentially treating millions of new cancer patients annually, leveraging AI for rapid tumor DNA analysis.
New evidence, including emails from a colleague, suggests Robert F Kennedy Jr's 2019 Samoa trip was a "mission" to study medical records after a vaccination discontinuity, contradicting his Senate testimony. The visit preceded a deadly measles outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths. The epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is the worst on record, with contact tracing at 55% and patient zero unidentified. Pregnant women are avoiding hospitals, leading to a potential secondary crisis of rising maternal deaths.
The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths since May 15. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks approved treatments, and contact-tracing coverage is only 55%, hindering containment efforts.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
India's drug price regulator, NPPA, has approved a 20% price increase for Serum Institute of India's BCG, measles, and measles-rubella vaccines. This decision is unusual given the company's market dominance and comes after Serum Institute argued for the hike due to rising costs and the vaccines' critical public health importance.
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%.
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 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.
Therapeutic cancer vaccines are showing significant promise, with one melanoma vaccine reducing recurrence and death by 49%. These vaccines train the immune system to detect and destroy cancer cells, offering new hope beyond traditional treatments.
CEPI is funding Moderna, the University of Oxford, and IAVI with approximately $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, aiming for trial-ready candidates within months.
CEPI is urgently accelerating the development of three vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), pledging over $60 million to combat the raging outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. No licensed vaccines currently exist for this strain.
Three new vaccines are in development to combat the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has killed nearly 250 people in the DR Congo and Uganda. IAVI, Moderna, and the University of Oxford are leading the research.
Historian Thomas Levenson categorizes anti-vaccine arguments into three types—wrong, bad, and intolerable—tracing their persistence from the 18th century to the present, despite overwhelming evidence supporting vaccine efficacy and safety.
President Trump endorses a study to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines, aligning with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-held views.
Conspiracy theories surrounding Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are amplified by social media and AI, echoing past outbreaks. Experts note these theories often target centers of power and reflect distrust in institutions, impacting public health responses.
An international relief group, Gavi, has offered to speed up the transition away from vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, in a bid to secure $600 million in US funding. The funding has been blocked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to his vaccine safety concerns.
