public health
Asbestos pick-up trial could put NSW public at risk, experts warn
The Minns Labor Government is launching a $16 million plan to provide free household asbestos disposal, but industry leaders warn it may inadvertently promote dangerous self-removal.
US restricts travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The United States has implemented a 30-day travel suspension for individuals arriving from three African nations following a WHO public health emergency.
Congo Ebola treatment center staff strike over unpaid salaries
Health workers at Rwampara General Hospital have shuttered the facility and blocked roads, demanding unpaid salaries amid a deadly Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries, study finds
Research indicates that modifiable dementia risk factors differ significantly between high-income and low- and middle-income countries.
WHO recommends twice-yearly lenacapavir injection for HIV prevention
The World Health Organization has endorsed twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, despite ongoing debates regarding global pricing and access.
DRC Ebola outbreak continues to spread undetected as cases surge
With 1,792 confirmed cases and silent transmission in Ituri province, the DRC outbreak is outpacing containment efforts. Clinical trials for two antivirals have begun.
Africa CDC and WHO chiefs to visit DRC to accelerate Ebola response
Director-Generals Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will visit Bunia as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads to a fourth province in the DRC.
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
A US medical missionary has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
Health officials warn that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly higher than official data indicates.
Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
New UK proposals aim to curb youth vaping by restricting flavour descriptions and introducing standardised packaging for nicotine products.
Ebola continues to spread in DRC, death toll passes 500: WHO
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak with over 500 deaths and rising cases across three provinces.
NYC investigates Legionnaires' disease cluster on Upper East Side
New York City is testing cooling towers in Yorkville and Carnegie Hill following a cluster of 23 Legionnaires' disease cases. Health officials confirm tap water remains safe for residential use.
Sri Lanka dengue cases rise to 61,060 as Western Province hospitals face pressure
A severe dengue outbreak has pushed Sri Lanka's case count to 61,060, placing immense strain on healthcare facilities, particularly in the Western Province.
Majority of smokers in England wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as smoking
New research indicates that over half of English smokers mistakenly believe vaping is as harmful or worse than smoking, potentially hindering efforts to quit tobacco.
Congo launches experimental Ebola treatment trials in Bunia to fight virus
Medical teams in eastern Congo are testing experimental treatments for an Ebola outbreak that has caused 438 deaths in the Ituri province.
US PrEP access cuts could surge HIV infections and medical costs
Small reductions in PrEP coverage could eliminate a decade of progress in reducing new HIV infections across the United States.
Tri-Forces Extend Full Support to National Dengue Prevention Effort
The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force have launched a large-scale cleanup and awareness campaign to combat rising dengue infections in high-risk areas.
Nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed, study finds
Researchers have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay 45 percent of dementia cases, regardless of a person's genetic profile.
A much-needed plan for TB in India
Despite government efforts and the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, India struggles to meet its tuberculosis elimination targets due to systemic gaps in private healthcare and nutrition.
DR Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases and 473 deaths
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain the largest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak on record amidst regional insecurity.