Tag: Public Health

WHO investigates fatal outbreak in DRC with 50 deaths reported

A deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed…

Texas faces worst measles outbreak in 30 years, officials sound alarm

Texas and New Mexico report a growing measles outbreak, with 58 cases…

Indonesia rolls out free health screening to prevent deaths

Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening initiative, offering annual…

WHO mobilizes urgent response to Uganda’s Sudan virus outbreak

WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda,…

French authorities warn of Viagra-laced honey flooding the black market

French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs…

Front-of-package labels to highlight fat, sugar, sodium in foods

The FDA’s proposed front-labeling system highlights key nutrients linked to chronic diseases,…

New Milan law prohibits smoking in outdoor public areas citywide

Milan enforces its strictest outdoor smoking ban starting January 2025, prohibiting smoking…

WHO urges support for malnutrition and malaria in Panzi, DRC

WHO confirms malaria as the cause of illness in Panzi, DRC, ending…

Urgent vaccine R&D needed for 17 major pathogens, says WHO study

WHO has identified 17 pathogens as top priorities for vaccine R&D to…

Alcohol linked to over 5% of global cancer cases, study reveals

Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to…