Epidemic
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
The state expanded the pool of health professionals allowed to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines as cases rise in rural communities.
Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic infection, Trump offers help
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
The ban comes ahead of a planned protest in Kinshasa on July 8 against constitutional reform, with opposition figures calling it "politically motivated."
Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative
As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.
Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized
The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.
Hospitals in China overwhelmed by surge in HMPV patients raising concerns about a new epidemic
Neighboring countries such as Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are closely monitoring the HMPV situation, having reported a few cases but no widespread outbreaks.
Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster
Israel, now the largest per capita consumer of opioids, faces a rising crisis. Learn about the challenges, responses from health authorities, and the need for improved treatment and prevention.
Israeli Health Min. issues workplace guide amid whooping cough epidemic
IIOSH issues recommendations to employers in an attempt to boost workplace productivity amid whooping cough epidemic.
On World AIDS Day, rising HIV rates in Israel
"The AIDS epidemic is still with us," said Prof. Itzchak Levy, director of the HIV/AIDS center at Sheba Medical Center.
Fuel transfer to Gaza approved; ministers voice opposition
Despite objections from three senior ministers, limited fuel transfer to Gaza was approved; stormy cabinet discussion expected
Took a COVID test at home and got a faded line? This is what it means
Many people who do antigen tests at home are confused when the second line comes out faded, almost invisible.
