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Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine campaign.

Hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne disease, drove a multinational health response after three reported deaths aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde.

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency…

LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to…

A UN-backed report reveals 666 million people worldwide still lack electricity, with sub-Saharan Africa facing the greatest challenge.

WHO confirms mpox remains a global health emergency as cases rise in Africa and beyond, urging international action and funding.

The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness.

WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine in a…

Artificial sweeteners have found a prominent place in our kitchens, becoming a staple for those seeking to reduce or eliminate…