Pandemic
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
US DNI releases documents alleging COVID-19 origin cover-up effort
Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized
Terrorism worries those with authoritarian views more than pandemics - study
A study examines why people with authoritarian views have different desires for government intervention when it comes to public health versus public safety.
Israeli-American blueprint for future pandemic medications
An open-access format for drug discovery is helping design medications at lower prices against potential viral threats to mankind.
Poetry can help people cope with loneliness, isolation, depression
A full 50% of respondents said poetry had helped with feelings of anxiety and depression.
Health Ministry invited public to get new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The newly adapted vaccine called mRNA-1273.214 showed much more protection against infection with all variants tested.
COVID is back, and its hosts are unwittingly letting it mutate inside them - comment
The recent increase in COVID cases should not be a cause for concern for the average Israeli – at least not yet.
What is a 'digital hug' and how does it work? - study
The COVID-19 pandemic led to social restrictions that often prevented us from hugging the ones we love. This helped some realize just how important human connection is.
Scientists work to make vaccine for 'Disease X,' the future pandemic
British scientists are working on a vaccine against Disease X, the hypothetical pathogen that will cause the next pandemic.
One year later, how do Israelis feel about their quality of life after COVID-19?
The study showed that the disparity in quality of life between ethnic groups remained even after accounting for socio-economic differences.
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
If successful, the scheme – known as the global virtual pooled inventory (GVPI) – could be a pilot for other deadly diseases and wider pandemic preparedness.
Israel's health minister meets with UNGA chief to discuss pandemics
Israel and Morocco are jointly leading the promotion of plans at the UN to help deal with future pandemics.
