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What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerge...

Medics battling the incurable disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo working in ‘agonising’ conditions

The first phase of the province’s electronic health record rollout has already cost $402-million, up from its $265-million budget

Testing, sequencing, and clinical trial efforts spring to life as Bundibugyo virus spreads

An unnecessary disconnect between curative and preventive healthcare is leaving too many of Pakistan’s children at risk.

On 15 May, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. Preliminary laboratory results indicate a non-Zaire ebolavirus species, with further analysis ongoing.

Seven people on a South Atlantic cruise ship have fallen ill with a rare hantavirus, and three of them have died, with one more in critical condition and others still showing symptoms.

A Lancet study charts global maternal mortality, spotting an unexplained increase in Canada

A message from the Director-General of the World Health Organization expressing gratitude to the people of Tenerife for their solidarity and successful cooperation during the operation to safely disem...

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In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate

They remember what diseases like measles are really like—and want the rest of America to know before it’s too late.

australian public health authorities are issuing notices warning of ongoing risks of measles as cases rise amid falling vaccination rates, as i discuss with meu sheel, professor, epidemiology, school ...

There has already been a lot of flu this year but the flu season is unlikely to peak until late winter.

Despite its proven ability to deliver fast, cost-effective and impactful learning, After Action Reviews (AARs) remain significantly underutilised in healthcare contexts. Here we describe the use of A...

Covid-19 has turned all journalists into health journalists. Covid-19 is the only major story in the news media today and misinformation is widespread. Epidemiology training can help journalists impro...

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

The health secretary is spreading doubts about vaccine safety and considering changes that could prompt manufacturers to flee the U.S. market. History has shown how plagues from the past can roar back...

As Croakey has reported, the 2026 Close the Gap report highlights the power and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

A new approach that integrates room for debate and collaboration with effective communication strategies can enable more diverse and more effective scientific teams.