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Potentially deadly fungal disease spreading in California

September 6, 2024
Valley Fever, a fungal disease, has been spreading in California, with warnings from state health authorities about an increased risk through the fall.

First mpox vaccines arrive in Africa

August 30, 2024
Nigeria became the first African country to receive 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday to respond to the outbreak of the viral disease that is sweeping across several countries.

WHO declares mpox public health emergency, Sweden and Pakistan confirm first case outside Africa

August 16, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).

Kenya confirms its first mpox case as virus spreads in Africa

August 2, 2024
The mpox virus is spreading to many countries on the African continent with the Central African Republic (CAR) and Kenya being the latest to report cases of the highly infectious disease which spreads through close contact.

Brazil reports world's first deaths from Oropouche fever

July 26, 2024
Brazil confirmed the world\'s first deaths from Oropouche fever, the Health Ministry said Thursday.

New Alzheimer's treatment approved by FDA

July 5, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer\'s treatment from American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.

UK introduced new pregnancy prevention measures for topiramate (Topamax)

June 21, 2024
Following a major safety review triggered by a new study conducted in Europe, the \r\nMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is introducing new safety measures for topiramate, also known by the brand name Topamax.

UK: People with HIV can now donate eggs or sperm to start family

May 17, 2024
People with HIV are now able to donate their sperm or eggs to their partners, as the law in the UK is updated.

EU health watchdog urges vaccinations to stem surge in Whooping Cough cases

May 10, 2024
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) called for member states to increase their vaccination efforts in response to a significant increase in reported cases of Whooping Cough.

Brazil resumes insulin production after two decades

April 26, 2024
After 23 years, Brazil returns to producing insulin.

India launches first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

April 5, 2024
Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday officially launched the country\'s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in the country\'s financial capital Mumbai.

UK scientists win funding for 'cancer detecting' Lollipops

April 5, 2024
In a significant development, a team of UK scientists has been awarded a £350,000 ($441,588) funding over the next three years by Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop a cancer detecting ‘Lollipop.’
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