Mayotte’s hard-won malaria elimination is under threat as locally acquired cases surge this year, while a separate outbreak of mpox spreads through the Indian Ocean island. The latest data reveals a fragile public health victory—one that could unravel without urgent regional cooperation. Mayotte’s malaria elimination unravels: 171 cases in 2026, 62 suspected local transmissions Mayotte, … Read more
As of May 29, 2026, Northeastern University researchers are leading a critical data-driven effort to contain the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, providing real-time intelligence to frontline responders while grappling with the challenge of mapping an epidemic where even case counts remain uncertain. How Northeastern’s AI Models Are Redefining Outbreak Intelligence This isn’t the first … Read more
The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026, as countries including those in Asia implement border restrictions to curb potential spread. As of May 16, 2026, eight confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases have been reported … Read more
No verified sources confirm a “huntavirus” causing 40% of deaths in India as of May 19, 2026. The search results focus exclusively on Microsoft Azure AI Bot Service monitoring metrics and telemetry, with no health-related data or references to viral outbreaks in the provided sources. Health claims require peer-reviewed studies, official health agency statements, or … Read more
Researchers are flagging a growing problem in the world of infectious disease and antimicrobials: superbugs are becoming increasingly resistant to the therapies and drugs that are used to fight them. In fact, the World Health Organization has warned that nearly one in six infection-causing microbes are resistant to antibiotic treatments. Furthermore, its report also indicates … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to institutionalize simulation exercises through structured national programs to strengthen health emergency preparedness. The shift affects healthcare systems, supply chains, and public health planning, particularly in Mexico, where resilience gaps and nearshoring opportunities are reshaping investment, manufacturing, and regulatory priorities across the health sector. The World Health … Read more
A leading doctor has explained what ‘disease X’ is – the term coined by the World Health Organisation for a hypothetical future pathogen that could trigger the next global pandemic Experts have warned this unknown disease could potentially cause a future global pandemic A medical professional has provided further insight into “disease X” – the … Read more
Pregnant and breastfeeding women have historically been excluded from medical research, resulting in substantial gaps in evidence on the safety and efficacy of medicines and vaccines. Analysis led by the Global Observatory on Health Research and Development of all clinical trials in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) reveals that just 4% of clinical trials … Read more
This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the seventh instalment. In the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), few remedies carry the legendary status – or the hefty price tag – of Angong Niuhuang Wan, often referred to as the “miracle pill”. … Read more
Officials in New South Wales warned residents to take precautions after identifying a probable case of Japanese encephalitis, a rare but serious mosquito-borne illness. What’s happening? NSW Health announced the investigation of a case of a man in his 60s who was likely exposed to the virus in the Riverina region of New South Wales … Read more