Cruise Ship Halt as British Crew Member in Urgent Medical Care
A British crew member requires urgent medical attention amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship, according to the World Health Organization.
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Hantavirus Spreads Among Cruise Ship Passengers, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization said hantavirus may have spread between passengers on a Dutch cruise ship where three passengers have died, according to BBC.
Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed After Three Die in Suspected Cruise Outbreak
A second hantavirus case has been confirmed on the MV Hondius cruise ship, where three people have died, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Cruise Ship Evacuates Two Amid Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak
A suspected hantavirus outbreak has led to a scramble to evacuate two people from a cruise ship near Cape Verde, according to the Guardian. The vessel is reportedly unable to dock due to quarantine concerns.
Cruise Ship Center of Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Blocked from Docking in Cape Verde
Cape Verde authorities have blocked a cruise ship suspected of harboring a hantavirus outbreak from docking in its ports, after three passengers died. According to a statement on Monday.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship sickens 6, 3 die: WHO
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened six others, according to the World Health Organization.
Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) told the BBC. One UK national aged 69 is now in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) told the BBC. One UK national aged 69 is now in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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.
Sam West’s Legacy: From Tragedy to Global Suicide Prevention
In 2018, Ben West discovered his 15-year-old brother Sam unconscious in his room after a suicide attempt. Sam, who had been diagnosed with clinical depression, passed away despite emergency efforts. This tragedy led Ben to launch Reasons to Stay, a global initiative to prevent suicide.
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.