Limited access and funding hinders Ebola response in southern Congo, WHO says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and required funding are the key challenges facing health officials trying to…
As Ebola outbreak kills 16 people in Congo, WHO official says Trump’s aid cuts “will definitely have an impact”
Johannesburg — The Minister of Health for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Samuel Roger Kamba, confirmed last week an…
Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has…
Congo’s new Ebola outbreak: What to know
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s authorities announced earlier this week a new Ebola outbreak, which has killed more…
‘This is a historic milestone’
India’s transition to renewable energy sources — solar, wind, and hydro — is making a huge environmental difference…
‘We are seeing history repeating itself’
Officials with the World Health Organization are alerting the public to a potential revival of epidemic proportions. New…
What to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant named stratus
Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many…
Explainer | What you should know about Chikungunya fever, the illness surging in China
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was considering a travel notice for China…
Witnesses and data say malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza have shot up
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no one in Gaza is starving: “There is no policy of starvation…
Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage
A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards.…