The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic, according to health officials. This comes after more than 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville. In 2022, the WHO declared an outbreak of monkeypox a global health
As whooping cough cases are surging globally, some may wonder if it’s necessary to get a booster. Cases of the childhood respiratory disease also known as pertussis are surging internationally and in parts of the U.S., according to a recent report. Bordetella
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that aims to address a surge in cases. The new vaccine uses fewer ingredients and can be made more quickly and cheaply. It remains effective at preventing
A whooping cough outbreak at a popular holiday hotspot has resulted in two deaths and left 50 people unwell. The National Public Health Organisation of Greece confirmed that the illness had caused two fatalities in the country. Since the start of 2024,
The White House has declared April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. In a proclamation issued on March 29, President Joe Biden acknowledged the “enormous progress” that has been made toward beating cancer in the U.S. while noting that it’s
Chicago health officials have announced that a “small number” of tuberculosis (TB) cases have been reported at some migrant facilities following a recent outbreak of measles among migrants living in the Windy City’s shelters. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) said
An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cases of meningococcal disease, mainly caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, reached 422 last year, the highest annual
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A warning has been issued to holidaymakers travelling to some of the most popular holiday hotspots as travellers are returning to the UK with nasty diseases, says the UK Health Security Agency. Figures show illnesses such as dengue fever (also known as