Highly contagious ‘vomit bug’ spreads across US
A highly contagious stomach virus commonly referred to as the “vomit bug” is rapidly spreading across several parts of the United States, raising concerns...
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves hundreds of children dead
A devastating measles outbreak sweeping across Bangladesh has claimed the lives of more than 500 children since March, while suspected and confirmed cases have...
Suspected ebola cases surge in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola crisis, with suspected infections crossing 900 cases as health workers struggle against...
1.71 billion adults lived with high blood pressure in 2020
High blood pressure continues to remain one of the world’s most dangerous and overlooked health threats, with a new global study revealing that nearly...
Pregnancy is the most common trigger for mental illness: Study
Mental illness is the most frequent complication affecting women during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet healthcare systems continue to fail many of those...
Rare hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concern
A rare outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury expedition cruise ship stranded off the coast of Africa has triggered global health concern after the...
UK announces lifetime cigarette ban for those born after 2008
In a landmark public health move, the United Kingdom has approved sweeping legislation that will permanently bar individuals born after 2008 from legally purchasing...
Rat poison found in baby food in Austria
Austria has been rocked by a major food safety scare after authorities confirmed the presence of rat poison in a jar of baby food,...
UK scraps key global health programme amid aid budget cuts
The United Kingdom government has decided to shut down a major international health initiative that supported healthcare systems in several African countries, a move...