Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support
WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case...
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WHO to mark January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day
WHO and India collaborate to declare January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day, a step toward global integration and standardization of traditional medical...
Malaria identified as cause of outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO confirms malaria as the cause of illness in Panzi, DRC, ending fears of a new disease, as over 400 cases and 31 deaths are...
Global leaders gather to tackle looming threat of “Disease X”
Global leaders convene to confront the looming threat of "Disease X" in pivotal pandemic treaty talks, emphasizing proactive measures....
JN.1 joins WHO’s list of Covid variants of interest amid low concerns for public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest,” with current data indicating a low risk to...
Yellowstone Park confirms first case of zombie deer disease
In a concerning development, Yellowstone National Park officials have confirmed the first case of a rare and fatal ailment, often termed ‘zombie’ deer disease, within...
WHO raises alert on EG.5 Coronavirus variant in the US and UK
The World Health Organization (WHO) has turned its attention to several evolving coronavirus variants, notably the EG.5 variant now circulating in the U.S. and the...
WHO on alert as the UK’s rapid spread of the Eris Covid-19 variant continues
The United Kingdom is grappling with a swift rise in Covid-19 cases, driven by a new sub-variant named EG.5.1, or more commonly referred to as...
Groundbreaking malaria vaccine rollout in Africa: 12 nations to benefit first
Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine in a remarkable step towards combating one...
Unraveling aspartame controversy and its potential cancer link
Artificial sweeteners have found a prominent place in our kitchens, becoming a staple for those seeking to reduce or eliminate sugar due to diabetes and...