Tag: infectious diseases

Scientists Investigate Origin of Nigeriaโ€™s Ebola Case Amid Regional Outbreak

Africa CDC deploys Ebola scientists to Nigeria to investigate the origin of…

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Uganda Imposes 21-Day Quarantine Amid Ebola Concerns

Uganda introduces a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo as…

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UAE Delivers Over 850 Million Polio Vaccine Doses in Pakistan Since 2014

The UAE has delivered over 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan…

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France Reports First Human Case of Livestock-Associated Shamonda Virus

France reports its first human case of the livestock-associated Shamonda virus after…

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Malaria Vaccine Price Cut to Expand Childhood Immunisation and Save US$50 Million

UNICEF and Gavi secure a 40% price reduction for the RTS,S malaria…

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WHO Issues New Guidance to Strengthen Evidence for Tuberculosis Diagnostics

WHO has introduced new guidance to improve evidence generation for tuberculosis diagnostics,…

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Kenya Confirms Eighth Ebola Case as Regional Outbreak Spreads

Kenya confirms its eighth Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the…

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New Vaccine Research Highlights Infectious Disease Advances Ahead of IDWeek 2026

Pfizer will present 57 research abstracts at IDWeek 2026, highlighting vaccine research…

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US Reports 4,410 Confirmed Measles Cases in 2026 as Outbreaks Continue

The US reports 4,410 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of October…

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Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case Amid Cross-Border Concerns

Kenya confirms a second Ebola case involving a 39-year-old man, prompting heightened…

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