Measles outbreak in Bangladesh passes 60,000 cases
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has passed 60,000 suspected cases, with confirmed and suspected child deaths nearing 500....
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves toll at 415
Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine...
Hantavirus probe deepens after deaths on Atlantic cruise
Hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne disease, drove a multinational health response after three reported deaths aboard MV Hondius off...
DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under...
WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors,...
Traditional medicine gains focus at 78th WHO Health Assembly
WHO's 78th Assembly to feature a high-level segment on traditional medicine led by India, emphasizing Ayurveda and health...
WHO says cholera is still killing thousands in 2025
WHO warns cholera is spreading fast in 2025, with over 100,000 cases and 1,300 deaths already reported globally....
WHO opens first global centre for traditional medicine in India
WHO launches global centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat, India to advance research, training, and wellness integration....
TB cases rise sharply among children in Europe and Central Asia
Childhood tuberculosis cases rose nearly 10% in Europe and Central Asia in 2023, highlighting urgent public health concerns....
WHO investigates fatal outbreak in DRC with 50 deaths reported
A deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 50 people within hours, prompting WHO...