The Latest Breaking News from Vaccine

WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains response

Health authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling ​to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

The Economic Times · May 28

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children as Infections Surge Past 60,000 Amid Vaccine Gaps and Hospital Strain

As global attention focuses on emerging threats such as Ebola and hantavirus in other parts of the world, a more immediate and devastating crisis is unfolding in Bangladesh: measles.

Medical Daily · May 28

Is Eli Lilly Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

Eli Lilly has outpaced the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain very confident in its longer-term trajectory.

Barchart · May 28

The $4 Billion Reason Eli Lilly Stock Is Up Today

Eli Lilly shares inch higher as the company announced three acquisitions for nearly $4 billion. Here’s why each of the three vaccine makers it’s buying is bullish for LLY stock.

Barchart · May 27

Global Health Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030 at World Health Assembly

In response to these growing global concerns, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). The resolution underscores the importance of vaccines and reiterates their role as one of the most effective, equitable, and cost-efficient tools in public health.

Medical Daily · May 27

Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 months

A new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers at Oxford University are also rapidly advancing vaccine development. These efforts aim to combat the fast-growing outbreak. The vaccines utilize established technology for quicker production. International partners are…

The Economic Times · May 27

Has Russia developed a vaccine for Ebola strain? What health minister said

Russian scientists have reportedly developed a new Ebola vaccine, announced by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. This development may offer protection against the rare Bundibugyo strain, currently linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Discussions on global cooperation for vaccine production have been held with the World Health…

The Times of India · May 27

Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

Exclusive: Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Los Angeles Measles Alert: Child Death Confirmed, School Vaccination Rates Drop, and Health Officials Warn the Worst May Still Be Ahead

Los Angeles County has become one of the most closely watched epicenters of the national measles outbreak — and for heartbreaking reason. Public health officials confirmed earlier this year that a child in Los Angeles County died from a measles-related complication, becoming one of only four measles-associated deaths recorded in…

Medical Daily · May 26

Rare strain, community distrust, lack of vaccine: All you need to know about Congo’s Ebola crisis

Eastern Congo is battling one of its most dangerous Ebola outbreaks in years. The WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern and identified it as the third-largest outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain on record. So far, over 900 suspected cases have been recorded, including 101 confirmed…

The Times of India · May 26