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Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.

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Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The virus poses a significant risk to neighboring countries. While not a pandemic, the situation demands attention. Cases have been reported in eastern DRC. Vaccines exist for the Zaire strain,…

The Economic Times

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a health emergency 'of international concern'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

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Ebola virus outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87 in Congo

The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with dozens dead. Cases and deaths are rising, particularly in Congo's Ituri province, where community spread and violence complicate containment efforts. This marks Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak.

The Times of India

Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns

The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.

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From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

Cruise ships are convenient floating hotels by which to see far-flung parts of the world – but as an epidemiologist, I know they are also everything an infectious pathogen could want: thousands of strangers packed into enclosed spaces for days or weeks, sharing dining rooms and high-touch surfaces such as…

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Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment, and Malaria Prevention: What You Need to Know

Malaria symptoms can range from fever and chills to severe complications. Here's what to know about malaria treatment, malaria prevention, and early warning signs.

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WHO confirms eight cases of Andes hantavirus in outbreak

A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has infected eight people with the Andes virus. Three individuals have died. The World Health Organization confirms laboratory results for the infections. The virus typically spreads from rodents. The origin of this outbreak remains unknown. Public health risk is assessed as…

The Economic Times

What is hantavirus, and why will cruise passengers spend so long in quarantine?

While experts believe the virus is unlikely to become a ‘full-blown pandemic’, its mortality rate and long incubation period makes Covid-style isolation prudent

The Guardian - AU

What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted? Questions and answers about the outbreak

Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’.

Euronews

Iodine deficiency is creeping back. Vegans, vegetarians and pregnant women are most at risk

Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn’t entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodisation of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing conditions caused by a lack of this mineral, including goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland)…

The Conversation

Will There Be a HantaVirus Outbreak? A 2022 Twitter Post Sparks 'Scripted Pandemic' Claims Predicting '2023 Corona Ended, 2026 HantaVirus'

Viral 2022 tweet resurfaces after hantavirus outbreak reports, sparking 'scripted pandemic' conspiracy claims and online debate worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Two more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus

Passengers from the ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands. Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks escorted the travellers from ship to shore in Tenerife, an effort that continued Monday.

The Economic Times

WHO confirms 7 hantavirus cases related to cruise ship outbreak; 3 dead across 6 countries

Seven confirmed cases of the rare Andes hantavirus have now been linked to passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as the outbreak spread across multiple countries and claimed three lives.

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Hantavirus outbreak: Cruise ship passengers start disembarking in Spain, all to be checked for symptoms

Passengers from a quarantined cruise ship, the MV Hondius, began disembarking off Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the Andes strain. Three deaths and five positive cases were reported, prompting an international evacuation and medical screening for over 140 individuals on board.

International Business Times

Cruise Ship To Arrive In Spain's Canary Islands Amid Hantavirus Scare

The Dutch-flagged vessel is set to arrive at the Spanish island of Tenerife in West Africa coast on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals

The Independent UK

A timeline of the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and when passengers fell sick

More than 140 passengers and crew members are still sailing on a cruise ship that had an outbreak of hantavirus infections

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Mapped: The countries affected by the cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people

More than a dozen countries have been linked to the hantavirus outbreak, as the WHO confirms five cases of the disease. Alex Croft reports

The Economic Times

WHO warns of more hantavirus cases

Three passengers died from hantavirus after a cruise. The World Health Organization believes the outbreak will be limited if precautions are taken. Another sick passenger landed in Europe. Health officials are tracing contacts. The virus is usually spread by rodents. It can cause severe illness. No vaccine or cure exists.

The Guardian - UK

Global race under way to trace passengers who left hantavirus ship before outbreak confirmed

At least 29 passengers of 12 nationalities left the MV Hondius on 24 April after the first fatality

Medical Daily

10 Everyday Actions WHO Recommends for Better Health

Learn WHO recommended daily habits for better health including no smoking less alcohol healthy diet daily movement enough sleep stress management vaccines checkups and handwashing.

International Business Times UK

Hantavirus Outbreak: Calls to Ban Cruise Ships Grow After Claims Vessel Continued Sailing With Sick Passengers and Dead Bodies Onboard

A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius luxury cruise has led to multiple deaths, sparking global outrage and calls to ban cruise ships. Investigations into maritime safety protocols are underway.

The Conversation

I’ve investigated a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what I can tell you about the cruise ship cluster

The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, we heard three passengers had died.

The Conversation

‘Is all my struggle going to be wasted?’ Ghana study explores how mothers feel about early births

About 10% of births – that’s about 15 million babies – are born prematurely worldwide each year, making preterm births a major global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines preterm birth as delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation.

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