Tag: infectious diseases

The World Can Still End AIDS by 2030, By Staying Focused on What Works

Over the past three decades, the global HIV response has achieved remarkable…

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Africa CDC Study Explores SMS Messaging to Strengthen TB Treatment

A new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…

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New Research: Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can…

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Pfizer Marks a Major Milestone in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in the UAE

Pfizer announced the introduction of a novel treatment in the United Arab…

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What is Rift Valley Fever? Why is it in the news?

In late September 2025, Senegal witnessed one of its most severe outbreaks…

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New Chief Executive Appointed at UKHSA

The UK government has announced the appointment of Professor Susan Hopkins as…

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Global progress against neglected tropical diseases continues despite challenges, new WHO report finds

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released theย Global report on neglected tropical…

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Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the…

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Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published itsย global cholera statistics for 2024,…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an…

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