UK Scientists Developing Ebola Vaccine for Trials in Months
UK scientists are developing an Ebola vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months, according to BBC.
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WHO: 12th hantavirus case confirmed in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization has confirmed the 12th case of hantavirus in the Netherlands, with the infected individual currently hospitalized in isolation, according to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).
UK Melanoma Cases Rise to Record 26,500 Annually
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK are projected to reach a record 26,500 new diagnoses annually by 2040, according to a recent analysis by Cancer Research UK.
Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk, according to the BBC.
US Doctor Contracted Ebola in DRC Flown to Germany
An American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been flown to Germany for treatment, according to The Guardian.
Ebola Vaccine Could Take 9 Months as Death Toll Rises, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take up to nine months to be ready, as the death toll continues to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.
Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry’s overdose death
A drug addiction counsellor has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry, according to US media reports.
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died of stage 4 glioblastoma at 47, his family announced Tuesday. He had traveled to Singapore for experimental treatments and attended NBA events before the cancer returned.
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
Relatives of jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee have raised concerns about her deteriorating health, calling for her transfer to adequate medical facilities, according to the BBC.
First Malaria Drug for Babies Approved as Major Public Health Milestone
The first malaria treatment for infants has received approval from the World Health Organization, marking a significant advancement in global health.
Criminal Mladic Close to Death, Lawyers Seek Release
Lawyers for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic are awaiting a decision from a UN court on their request to release him from The Hague jail, citing his deteriorating health and proximity to death, according to BBC.
At Least 21 Killed in Kashmir Bus Crash into Gorge
At least 21 people were killed when a heavily overcrowded bus crashed into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to the Kashmir News Service (KNS).
331 Children Affected in HIV Outbreak at Taunsa Hospital
An undercover investigation has revealed that a hospital at the center of a child HIV outbreak in Taunsa, Pakistan, was reusing syringes and violating infection control protocols, according to BBC Eye.
Gunmen Kill At Least Four at Afghanistan Picnic Spot
Gunmen killed at least four people at a picnic spot in western Afghanistan, according to officials and a local doctor, with conflicting reports about the exact number of casualties.
Woman Given 15 Years for Role in Supplying Drugs Linked to Matthew Perry Death
A woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying illegal drugs to Matthew Perry, the actor from Friends who died from the 'acute effects of ketamine' in 2023, according to Al Jazeera.