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Hantavirus infects at least 2 on cruise ship, while 5 others fall ill: Here's what we know

Three people have died and four more have fallen ill on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, and hantaviruses are confirmed to be the culprit in two cases so far.

LiveScience

Hantavirus scare: All you need to know about Atlantic cruise ship outbreak that killed 3

A hantavirus outbreak is under investigation on the cruise ship MV Hondius after passengers fell ill. Transmitted by rodents, the virus can cause severe respiratory illness. While rare globally, recent cases, including a celebrity's death, highlight the risks. Health officials are probing the ship's infection source and stressing rodent control…

The Times of India

More than 20 Britons trapped on cruise ship amid suspected hantavirus outbreak as Cape Verde blocks it from docking

An investigation has been launched after three people died and at least three others remain ill

The Independent UK

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World's top humanitarian groups sound alarm over 'worsening' attacks on medical care in war zones

The Red Cross, the WHO, and Médecins Sans Frontières denounce “failure of political will” to stop attacks on healthcare worldwide.

Euronews

Briton in critical but stable condition after suspected hantavirus outbreak

Three people have died and at least three others are ill, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a statement to The Associated Press.

Evening Standard

Hantavirus and Mice Droppings: Do All Carry the Virus? Cruise Ship Outbreak Explained

Experts explain whether all mice carry the virus and when droppings become dangerous after three deaths aboard the MV Hondius have renewed hantavirus fears.

International Business Times UK

Briton treated in South Africa after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise

The outbreak was reported on the Dutch-flagged passenger cruise ship MV Hondius, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde.

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A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with about 150 passengers is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three people

The Independent UK

Three People Death in A Cruise Ship That Departed from Argentina Towards South Arica After an Outbreak of the Deadly Hanta Virus

Three people have died and at least three others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch-operated cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting an international public health investigation and urgent medical evacuation efforts, the World Health Organization said.

Latin Times

How Deadly Is Hantavirus? Breaking Down Its High Fatality Rate, Rare Spread, and Real-World Risks

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in multiple deaths, prompting global health concerns due to the virus's high fatality rate and transmission risks.

International Business Times UK

What is hantavirus, the infection thought to have killed three on cruise ship?

Rodent-carried disease is not usually contagious between humans and outbreaks are rare. What are the symptoms and treatment?

The Guardian - AU

What is hantavirus? Symptoms and how it is different from Covid

The sickness starts with symptoms including a fever and chills and can quickly become life-threatening

The Independent UK

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others

The Independent UK

SNL UK sketch featuring Aimee Lou Wood ignites casting calls from Doctor Who fans

‘The White Lotus’ star hosted the latest episode of the British sketch show

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First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’

WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children

The Independent UK

How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria

ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally

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“Leave A Child With Any Male”: 65 Things Emergency Workers Swear They’ll Never Do, Based On Experience

Doctors, firefighters, paramedics and other emergency personnel have seen the worst. And many wish they could have forewarned their patients of the dangers lurking in daily life. Here's what the men and women tasked with saving lives want you to know, in an interesting list of "never-will-I-ever"

The Conversation

Philanthropy is reshaping global health. Here’s how

Over the past two decades, global health has undergone a profound transformation. As public funding for international health and development has become increasingly unpredictable, private philanthropy has largely stepped in to fund global programmes.

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Delving into One Health’s vision to better protect people, animals and the planet from future health crises

Climate-sensitive diseases and zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems and exposure to pollution – the main factors fuelling infectious and non-communicable diseases were the focus of this year’s One Health Summit.

The Independent UK

Blood, infertility and death: The struggle to save the lives of mothers and babies in Mozambique

ON THE GROUND: Tawanda Karombo speaks to those seeking to keep maternal health programmes running in a remote northern province of Mozambique, after they have nearly ground to a halt in the wake of Donald Trump’s brutal aid cuts

The Independent UK

Malaria vaccines could help stop 600,000 deaths a year – but not if aid dries up

IN FOCUS: For World Malaria Day, Nick Ferris travels to Tanzania to meet clinicians and villagers involved in pioneering vaccine trials targeting a disease that still kills 600,000 people each year – and also meets scientists deeply worried about the impact of shrinking aid on these life-saving programmes

Euronews

Beer may contain more vitamin B6 than scientists previously thought

A new study suggests that a pint fo beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may actually be one of the better options for getting it.

The Independent UK

At least 194 children dead in just over a month as Bangladesh grapples with deadly measles outbreak

Bangladesh has experienced a marked increase in measles cases since January this year, says WHO

Radio France Internationale

Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target, says UN

A three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis is on course to reach the 21 million target, the United Nations has said.

The Conversation

Ending malaria in Africa: 5 essential reads on gains and challenges

Malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, is preventable and curable. The World Malaria Report 2025 shows that in 2024, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 malaria deaths in 80 countries. Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria…

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