Lyme disease cases in England rise by more than 20% in a year Scientists developing vaccines and anti-tick treatments amid growing concern over spread of disease The Guardian - UK · May 21
WHO Drops Massive Update on Truth About Ebola Outbreak, Provides Realistic Timeframe for Vaccine Availability The WHO has provided an update on the real status of the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and revealed that efforts to develop a vaccine are underway. International Business Times UK · May 21
Why diphtheria, whooping cough and measles have come back in Australia Diphtheria was once one of Australia’s most feared childhood infections, killing thousands of children before vaccines were available. Then for decades, it became so rare most doctors never saw a case. The Conversation · May 21
Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states. The Conversation · May 21
Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak Funding to combat a diphtheria outbreak is being welcomed by health agencies but they say a shortage of medical staff in remote communities needs fixing. AAP · May 20
Ebola outbreak is a US failure America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump’s cuts to public health have put the world at risk Salon · May 20
Vaccine to tackle Ebola outbreak will take six to nine months, says WHO The response to the current wave of the disease, which has caused 139 deaths in central Africa to date, has been hampered by security concerns The Guardian - UK · May 20
Ebola returns: How this outbreak is different from before A concerning outbreak of a unique Bundibugyo Ebola strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of cases now reaching Uganda. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, public health leaders are mobilizing international efforts to combat the crisis. The Times of India · May 20
WHO Considers Using Experimental Ebola Vaccine in Response to Exponential Rise of Deaths in DRC and Uganda The Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has claimed over 130 lives, prompting WHO to consider experimental vaccines. The Bundibugyo strain's spread across borders raises international health concerns. International Business Times UK · May 20
136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO chief warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak The World Health Organisation chief on Tuesday said he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in Congo caused by a rare strain for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, as the death toll rose to 136. The Times of India · May 20
Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? 5 questions about the vaccine answered Winter is coming, and with the cold weather comes respiratory viral infections, including influenza. The Conversation · May 20
MAHA’s latest conspiracy? Blaming Bill Gates for spike in tick bites The number of tick-related visits to emergency rooms has hit the highest level in the U.S. in nearly a decade The Independent UK · May 19
Lack Of Vaccine, Armed Conflicts And Delayed Detection Complicate Ebola Response The new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is becoming one of the most difficult public health emergencies to contain in years, not because Ebola is new to the region, but because this version of the crisis combines numerous factors that health officials fear. International Business Times · May 19
WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak The WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been declared an international health emergency. While no vaccine exists for the current Bundibugyo strain, experts are considering candidates like Ervebo, though availability is estimated to be at… The Economic Times · May 19
AAP · May 19 Authorities scramble to rush out diphtheria vaccines A once-feared childhood disease which was mostly eradicated by the 1950s after vaccines emerged is marking a resurgence in one territory and three states.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Ebola Travel Ban Invoked for First Time Since COVID After American Doctor Tests Positive in Congo The US invoked Title 42 for the first time since COVID after an American doctor tested positive for a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine in Congo.
The Guardian - AU · May 19 ‘Biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades spreads into Queensland, SA and WA Health minister Mark Butler says vaccines are being rushed into NT communities, with one suspected death
The Times of India · May 19 Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…
The Conversation · May 18 Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.
Medical Daily · May 18 How Vaccines Use Antigens and Antibodies to Build Immune Memory Without Illness Learn how vaccines use antigens to trigger antibodies and build immune memory, providing effective immune training without illness and long-term protection against infectious diseases.
The Economic Times · May 18 Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian and US health experts assure no need for panic, emphasizing Ebola's direct contact spread, unlike COVID-19, while stressing vigilance and early detection. There are…
The Times of India · May 17 Measles kills 450 kids in Bangladesh; probe sought into Yunus’ vax policy DHAKA: With measles killing over 450 kids in Bangladesh since mid-March, a court order has been sought for barring former interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving the country pending completion of probe into the shortage of measles vaccines during his tenure.
The Guardian - UK · May 17 What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern? Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation
The Independent UK · May 17 What you need to know about the latest Ebola outbreak and rare Bundibugyo strain Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012
The Economic Times · May 17 WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain of Ebola has no vaccine and has already caused over 80 deaths. Fears of further spread are growing as a case was confirmed in the city of…