Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
Over 1,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, confirmed by Africa's health body. With 2,473 cases, it's the fastest-growing outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which a vaccine clinical trial has just begun in Oxford.
Uganda has begun lobbying countries to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient, a Congolese national, from a Kampala hospital. The move starts a 42-day countdown for WHO to declare Uganda Ebola-free, despite 15 countries maintaining restrictions impacting tourism and trade.
Official data reveals over 10,000 excess deaths in Europe during the late June heatwave, with more than 9,000 among those aged 65+. Scientists attribute the extreme heat to human-caused climate change.
The first patients have been enrolled in an Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record six weeks after the outbreak was declared a public health emergency. Despite rapid scientific progress, locals express impatience due to financial strain and mistrust, while frontline workers protest lack of pay, impacting containment efforts.
The World Health Organization's Americas branch warns that disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, and lack of clean water pose the greatest health risks to over 17,900 survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes. Disruptions to medical care and overcrowded shelters exacerbate these dangers.
African health authorities declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo the "fastest growing" ever, with the WHO reporting 600 deaths among 1,759 confirmed cases. The virus is spreading faster than response efforts, with cases estimated to double every 28 days, requiring $1.4 billion for containment.
A WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions face severe consequences from cancer due to global inequities in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment access. Poorer countries have significantly lower survival rates and drug availability, leading to financial hardship and treatment abandonment.
A new WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions globally face severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens from cancer due to persistent inequities in care. Access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment varies drastically between rich and poor countries, with many patients abandoning treatment due to high costs.
European trade unions are pushing for new laws to address deadly heat stress in the workplace, linked to hundreds of annual deaths. They seek enforceable thermal limits, heat risk assessments, and rights to breaks and adjusted hours, as climate change intensifies occupational health risks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius over, as the final contact of an infected person completed quarantine and tested negative. The outbreak infected 13 people and killed three.
The WHO declared an end to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship after the last contact completed quarantine and tested negative. The outbreak resulted in 12 confirmed and 1 probable case, including three deaths.
New NHS guidance suggests investigating up to 4 million women with irregular periods for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), previously known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The condition, affecting up to 13% of reproductive-age women, is often underdiagnosed and inconsistently managed. The guidance covers a wider demographic and emphasizes annual reviews for monitoring symptoms and associated health risks.
Nigel Farage's Action on World Health campaign is moving to Delaware, US, as a charitable foundation and non-profit. It has hired American lobbyist Gerry Gunster and Farage's friend Andy Wigmore, aiming to replace the WHO, which it claims is too close to China and compromised by private funding.
Hong Kong was declared Sars-free by the WHO on June 23, 2003, prompting a $1 billion plan to revive its image and attract tourists and businesses. The initiative includes a $400 million tourism drive with free tickets and discounts.
A study found HPV vaccination virtually eliminates cervical cancer deaths before age 30. However, falling vaccination rates in England could lead to hundreds of avoidable deaths annually, reversing progress towards elimination.
Medical experts have strongly criticized One Nation's proposed health policies, labeling them as nonsensical and based on misconceptions. Policies include withdrawing from the WHO, scrapping the TGA, and adding photo ID to Medicare cards, which experts argue could increase costs and reduce access to care for vulnerable Australians.
As the G7 summit begins, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Brazil's President Lula da Silva urged world leaders to finalize a pandemic treaty. They highlighted the need for political will and equity, especially regarding the "pathogen access and benefit sharing" annex, to prevent a repeat of the Covid-19 pandemic's devastating human and economic toll.
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has seen 676 cases and 136 deaths. Four nuns caring for an infant who died from the virus have fallen ill. Frontline workers face supply shortages and conflict hinders response, while travel restrictions are criticized.
Ebola outbreak in central Africa: 471 cases, 84 deaths reported
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola outbreak in central Africa needs a faster response, despite progress. Meanwhile, Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale defended a US-backed quarantine facility project, facing protests and a court order.
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, giving the virus a "big head start." He cited community mistrust and low contact tracing rates as major concerns, hindering the response.
The WHO reported 191 verified attacks on healthcare in Lebanon since March 2, 2026, resulting in 128 deaths and 371 injuries. Recent hostilities in Tyre damaged two hospitals, injuring health workers, yet they continue to operate. Iran warned of direct confrontation if Israeli strikes persist.
Vanuatu's public health director, Jenny Stephens, is lobbying for support as global funding cuts impact malaria, TB, and HIV programs. The US withdrawal from the WHO in early 2026 has led to China becoming the largest contributor, raising questions about Beijing's role in filling the funding and leadership gap.
