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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
June 11, 2026Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone - Reuters
Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone Reuters
June 10, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 Reuters
June 9, 2026US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup - Reuters
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup Reuters
June 9, 2026Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
June 9, 2026Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response - Reuters
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response Reuters
June 8, 2026What in the World
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
June 8, 2026Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup - Reuters
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup Reuters
June 8, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 Reuters
June 7, 2026Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
June 7, 2026US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
June 5, 2026Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
June 1, 2026Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
May 27, 2026Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
May 27, 2026Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
May 26, 2026UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
May 22, 2026Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain - Reuters
Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain Reuters
May 22, 2026The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
May 22, 2026Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
May 21, 2026DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
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Ebola Crisis Escalates in Conflict Zones of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo announced a concerning rise in confirmed Ebola cases, now approaching the 600 mark, urging the local population to heed safety protocols. Despite efforts, health autho
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox One of the world's largest ever Ebola outbreaks is unfolding in three provinces long beset by armed conflict: Ituri (above), North Kivu and S
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
A demonstrator has been shot during a protest in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens, witnesses have told journalists. A protest leader t
US Health Experts to Screen Wastewater for Diseases During 2026 World Cup
Health experts in the United States will screen wastewater for infectious diseases throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The effort aims to detect threats early during one of the largest global mass gat
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
By Steve GormanJune 8 (Reuters) - Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during t
The pros and cons of spraying pesticides to keep disease-carrying mosquito populations down
Spraying pesticides can have unintended impacts on important pollinator species. Researchers are trying to find ways to quell growing mosquito populations that spread disease without putting recoveri
How scientists are tracking mosquitoes that could be carrying deadly diseases
Mosquitoes are among the deadliest living beings on the planet. Tracking one of the deadliest living beings on Earth will be the key to saving thousands of lives each year, researchers at the Univers
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Estimated read time: 1-2 minutes DAKAR, SENEGAL — Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder
Texas health company to test wastewater of World Cup host cities for infectious diseases
TEXAS — Health officials will be on high alert looking for any potential infectious disease outbreaks as the FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. They hope to collect data and keep the public sa
US wastewater will be screened for disease outbreaks during World Cup
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Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
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Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes in the US
World Service,·08 Jun 2026,·11 mins Available for over a year Mosquitoes are frequently called the world's deadliest insect. They kill more people every year than any other creature by spreading dis
This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The FIFA World Cup is now just a few weeks away, but Dr. Rebecca Katz has been worrying about the public health threats it poses for years. “With any mass gathering
Heat, bugs, germs: U.S. public health prepares for the World Cup
AILSA CHANG, HOST: From mid-June to mid-July, millions of soccer fans from all around the world will gather here in the U.S. and Canada and Mexico for 104 matches across 16 cities because, yes, it is
Environment Agency Approves South London Incinerator Expansion: Sutton 2026
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Ebola cases surge over 400 as fears grow over central Africa outbreak
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in a rapidly expanding outbreak in central Africa, according to the World Health Organization, fuelling concerns that the epidemic could become one of th
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515
Published on 06/07/2026 at 09:55 pm BST - Modified on 06/07/2026 at 10:25 pm BST KINSHASA, June 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunda
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515
Published on 06/08/2026 at 02:25 am IST - Modified on 06/08/2026 at 02:55 am IST KINSHASA, June 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunda
Ebola Outbreak Worsens in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported a worrying rise in Ebola cases on Sunday. The number of confirmed cases has climbed to 515 following the addition of 27 positive samples collected over the pr