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Bat on his face, no visible bite: 11-year-old Canadian boy dies of rabies weeks later

A Canadian family's tragedy serves as a stark warning: an 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face during sleep, despite no visible bite. Doctors emphasize that any direct contact with a bat, even without marks, requires immediate medical attention. Rabies is nearly always fatal once…

The Times of India

The CDC's Malaria Testing Branch Was Cut Even More Deeply Than the Rabies Lab

The CDC's malaria testing branch was cut more severely than even the rabies lab in spring 2026. Here's why malaria species identification matters for treatment and what changed.

Medical Daily

Syringe services in limbo under Trump, risking hepatitis C progress

A decade after Congress first allowed federal funding to support clean needle programs, the Trump administration is backing off that policy, potentially risking progress made against hepatitis C, a deadly but curable virus mostly spread by people who inject drugs. The administration now says funding can no longer support programs such as…

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Two New Scientific Reports Identify the Real Obstacle to Stopping Measles Outbreaks — It Is Not Just Vaccination Rates

Two peer-reviewed reports published this week on measles outbreaks in Texas and South Carolina both identify community trust — not just low vaccination rates — as the central obstacle to control.

Medical Daily

The CDC Paused Rabies and Mpox Diagnostic Testing Months Ago: Here's the Current Status

CDC paused rabies, mpox, and 24+ other diagnostic tests in March 2026 after major staffing cuts. As of July 1, the restoration status remains publicly unclear. Here's what we know.

Medical Daily

French government to face no-confidence vote over handling of deadly heatwave

France's Green Party has said it will launch a no-confidence motion against Sébastien Lecornu's government over its handling of a late-June heatwave that caused at least 1,000 excess deaths according to the public health agency.

France 24

Ebola Scare at Glasgow Hospital Ends as Isolated Patient Tests Negative Following Health Alert

A Glasgow patient suspected of having Ebola tested negative, alleviating fears of the virus's presence in the UK. Health officials confirm standard protocols were followed to ensure safety.

International Business Times UK

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The Tanganyika laughter epidemic of 1962: When uncontrollable laughing became a public health crisis

In January 1962, three schoolgirls at a mission boarding school near Lake Victoria in what was then called Tanganyika began laughing uncontrollably, and what followed would become one of the strangest and most studied public health events of the twentieth century. The laughter was not joyful. It was involuntary, exhausting,…

The Times of India

On the upper Texas coast, many petrochemical facilities may not be prepared for fiercer storms

Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

The Texas Tribune

What It Actually Means for a Wellness Brand to Have a Scientific Advisory Board

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is composed of 20 nationally recognized nutrition and public health experts appointed by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. All systematic reviews for this committee undergo external peer review coordinated by staff from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Medical Daily

LA County Issues a Health Alert as 150,000 Fans Are Expected at SoFi Stadium During Pride Month

LA County issued a health advisory ahead of 150,000+ World Cup visitors converging with Pride Month at SoFi Stadium. Here's the specific infection risks and what to watch for.

Medical Daily

Virginia Reported No New Measles Cases Last Week, but Officials Are Not Declaring the Outbreak Over

Virginia's measles outbreak saw zero new cases last week, holding steady at 129. But health officials say one good week isn't enough — here's the 42-day threshold that actually matters.

Medical Daily

Patient tests negative for Ebola at Glasgow hospital

The patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Ebola scare at UK hospital as patient tested for disease

Tests were carried out to ascertain whether the patient had contracted the disease

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Patient being tested for Ebola at hospital in Scotland

A patient is currently undergoing tests for suspected Ebola virus at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, having been admitted in the early hours of Tuesday. Public Health Scotland has stated there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in Scotland at present, but confirmed that established protocols are in…

Medical Daily

A Double Heat Dome Is Expected to Hit the U.S. as Officials Warn of Dangerous Conditions

A double heat dome is forecast for late June and July 2026. Newark declared a Code Red heat emergency. Here's who is most at risk and what public health officials recommend.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow hospital partially locked down as it deals with suspected Ebola case

Part of a Glasgow hospital was placed into lockdown after receiving a patient with suspected Ebola virus

Medical Daily

Zero Americans Became Ill in a Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: Here's the Monitoring Process Behind It

All 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship completed 42 days of monitoring with zero illnesses. Here's the methodology that made this containment success possible.

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South Carolina's 997-Case Measles Outbreak Has Ended — Here Is Exactly What Stopped It

South Carolina's 997-case measles outbreak — the largest in 35 years — was declared over April 26. Here's the public health playbook that stopped it and what other states can learn.

International Business Times UK

Paris Official Blames US for Europe's Killer Heatwave, Citing America's Carbon Emissions and AC Culture

A Paris official blames US emissions and air conditioning for Europe's deadly heatwave, as climate change's role in France results in 1,300 excess deaths since June.

Medical Daily

Experts Say the U.S. Has Already Lost Measles Elimination in Substance, if Not Yet on Paper

Experts say the U.S. has already lost measles elimination status in substance. Only 6% of 2026 cases trace to travel, down from 40% historically. Here's the case and what comes next.

The Economic Times

Mumbai food dept finds rats, cockroaches, expired food at six eateries located in Nariman Point, Borivali, Santacruz, Andheri

Mumbai's food safety standards took a hit as the FDA suspended licenses for six eateries, including the Nariman Point restaurant Flint & Waarsa, due to unhygienic kitchens, expired food, and misbranded products. Statewide raids uncovered widespread issues like pest infestations and improper storage. This crackdown, part of a broader enforcement…

Medical Daily

The CDC Is Ending Federal Measles Testing: Here Is What Actually Changes and Why Critics Are Still Alarmed

The CDC is ending federal measles diagnostic testing. State labs already handle most testing. Here's what actually changes, who is concerned, and what the policy shift really means.

Bangkok Post

Govt targets loopholes in alcohol selling rules

The Alcohol Control Committee is reviewing regulations to tighten restrictions on self-service alcohol dispensers by expanding the legal definition of a convenience store to close loopholes exploited by some retailers.

Medical Daily

CDC Ends Hantavirus Response as All 18 Americans from the Cruise Ship Return Home Safely

The CDC ended its hantavirus response June 24, 2026. All 18 Americans quarantined from the MV Hondius cruise ship are home safe with no illness detected. Here's how it ended.

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