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Indian-origin UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, receives $250,000 prize

Agimol Pradeep, an Indian-origin nurse, won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. She received $250,000 for her work promoting organ and stem-cell donation awareness. Pradeep will use half the prize money to expand Upahaar's mission for patients needing transplants. The award recognized her leadership and impact in nursing globally.…

The Economic Times

Indian-origin UK nurse wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award for boosting organ donation among South Asians

In a remarkable achievement, Indian-origin nurse Agimol Pradeep has clinched the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, celebrated for her impactful advocacy in organ and stem-cell donation. The $250,000 award will see half allocated to Upahaar's efforts in expanding organ donation initiatives. This recognition not only emphasizes the vital contributions…

The Times of India

US will ask Europeans to repay all aid sent to Ukraine, President Donald Trump says

Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation said on Friday that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine had been affected by an overnight air attack, the third such incident in three months.

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Ebola deaths in DR Congo top 3,000 as WHO says vaccine trials imminent

More than 3,000 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latest figures show, as the World Health Organisation says trials of three potential vaccines against the strain behind the current outbreak should begin within weeks.

Radio France Internationale

Congo's Ebola death toll crosses 3,000 amid worst outbreak in country's history; cases top 6,100

More than 6,100 Ebola cases and 3,000 deaths are recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Weak surveillance and insecurity hinder efforts to contain the nation's worst-ever epidemic. Schools have reopened amid concerns about potential transmission within classrooms. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo species, though some are in…

The Times of India

WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal's flood response

The World Health Organisation has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times.

The Economic Times

Palestinian nurse shot and ambulance pelted with stones by Israeli settlers in West Bank, says aid group

The World Health Organisations says the number of Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank rose more than fourfold in a month

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Ebola deaths surge past 2,000 – as outbreak spread for months undetected

The fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history – and the second deadliest – began in February, months before it was declared, the World Health Organisation has said

The Independent UK

The surprising ‘picky bits’ that count towards your five-a-day

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says houmous, falafel and tzatziki can all help people hit the daily health target

The Independent UK

The ‘picky bits’ on a summer picnic that count towards your five-a-day

Recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are for people to eat at least 400g of fruit and vegetables every day.

Evening Standard

Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

KAMPALA — Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on ‌Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's health ministry said.

Bangkok Post

Doctors Without Borders slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's hospitals

The World Health Organisation recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between the February 2022 full-scale invasion and the end of 2025, with the vast majority involving violence with heavy weapons.

Euronews

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…

The Economic Times

Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?

A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activity. Kerala's strong surveillance system detects cases effectively. The World Health Organisation considers Nipah a priority pathogen. Investigations are underway to understand the current infection's source and potential spread.

AAP

Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

The World Health Organisation says three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌have run out of supplies to test for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.

AAP

Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief

The World Health Organisation chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.

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The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Africa during the Ebola outbreak?

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported over 300 cases, said the World Health Organisation

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WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered

WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says while there's no vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it can be survived with medical care.

International Business Times UK

Rare Ebola Strain Border Panic Triggers Swift US Travel Bans Following Controversial Health Funding Cuts

The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, prompting the US and other countries to impose travel restrictions

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Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

Euronews

'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.

The Independent UK

Trump administration restricts leading US scientists’ involvement in global Ebola response – report

New restrictions prevent US health experts from contributing during conference calls with the World Health Organisation and limit those only listening to “small groups”

International Business Times UK

Trump Bans American Disease Specialists From Speaking to WHO Despite Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The Trump administration's withdrawal from the WHO amid an Ebola outbreak in Africa raises concerns about weakened global disease response and coordination, potentially increasing cross-border transmission risks.

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