Meningitis B Vaccine to Be Offered to a Million UK Young People
A million young people in the UK will be offered a vaccine to help protect against meningitis B, according to the BBC.
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Man Shot Dead During Protest Against US Ebola Facility in Kenya
A man was shot dead by Kenyan police during a protest against a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, according to Reuters.
BBC Cancels Doctor Who Christmas Special, Announces New Era
The BBC has canceled the planned Doctor Who Christmas special, citing a need to focus on the long-term future of the show. The decision was made jointly with showrunner Russell T. Davies and production company Bad Wolf.
Stadium Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages and ICE Protections
Hospitality workers in multiple U.S. cities hosting World Cup games are preparing for potential strikes as the tournament begins on 11 June, according to The Guardian.
Man Reported Shot at Kenya Protest Against US Ebola Center
A man was reportedly shot during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, against the construction of a US Ebola quarantine center, according to witnesses and news agencies.
US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm with flies and dogs
U.S. agriculture and health officials have outlined a plan to combat a flesh-eating parasite detected in the U.S. for the first time since 1966, according to the BBC.
Kenyan President Defends US Ebola Facility
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the construction of a U.S. Ebola quarantine facility amid deadly protests. At least two people were killed in demonstrations against the facility.
Shock French Open Finalist’s Tiny Tattoo Gives Meaning to Historic Run
Maja Chwalinska, a shock French Open finalist, has captivated crowds with her joyous play and a small tattoo that symbolizes her journey from depression to Grand Slam contender, according to BBC.
Experts Criticise Plan for American-Only Ebola Quarantine in Kenya
Former top US officials and experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon its plan for an American-only Ebola quarantine center in Kenya. The Kenyan high court initially blocked the order, but the governments of the US and Kenya proceeded with the project.
Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Charged with Assault
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed an alleged perpetrator during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, has been charged with domestic assault, according to BBC reports.
Rebel Attacks in Eastern DRC Kill 30, Hinder Ebola Response
Rebel attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have killed at least 30 people and hindered the response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to The Guardian.
DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Have Began as Early as January
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, the World Health Organization's director-general said. The virus has given responders 'a big head start' according to the WHO chief.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads with No Approved Vaccine
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading across borders, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, according to Al Jazeera.
Five Ebola Patients Recover in DR Congo
Five patients who had recovered from Ebola were discharged from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health authorities.
Daily Pill Doubles Survival Time for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A daily pill has nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to a clinical trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. The drug, daraxonrasib, marks one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades, experts say.