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.
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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.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%
Weight-loss drugs could reduce the risk of developing or dying from cancer by up to 30%, according to a series of studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.
Kenyans Fear US Ebola Quarantine Plan Amid Outrage
Residents near a proposed US Ebola quarantine site in Kenya have expressed concerns over potential health risks, according to The Guardian.
Google Seeks to Release 32M Mosquitoes to Combat Disease
Google has requested permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduce the population of disease-carrying bugs, according to a notice in the federal register.
Three Ebola Vaccines in Development as Outbreak Fears Rise
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has already killed nearly 250 people, according to the BBC.
Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader at 73
Nicaragua confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera at 73 after years in state custody, citing a bacterial infection following a bout of COVID-19.