Virus
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22, short of the 42-day waiting period required by the World Health Organization to declare the end of an outbreak.
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M
Brazil to protect 140 million from dengue with mosquito super factory
A joint venture between the World Mosquito Program, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, and the Institute of Molecular Biology of Parana, it can produce 100 million mosquito eggs per week.
Chikungunya virus outbreak in China infects at least 7,700, local authorities crack down
Spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, global infections of the disease number at least 240,000 this year.
How it will work: Nationwide vaccination against deadly respiratory virus for infants begins
This Tuesday, the Health Ministry will begin training medical teams ahead of a historic campaign to protect all Israeli infants against RSV.
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms
The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.
Cruise ship norovirus outbreaks hit 12 by mid-May, nearly matching all of 2024’s total cases
The CDC records an outbreak when at least three percent of passengers and crew show symptoms, its vessel sanitation program reports.
Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats
The newly discovered viruses are closely related to deadly viruses that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans, with mortality rates reaching up to 75%.
Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
Nearly half of Israelis have fallen victim to online scams - study
The Israel Internet Association stressed that the findings highlight the urgent need to raise awareness and promote individual responsibility among users.
Phage virus discovered at Hebrew University named after fallen soldier
Phages are viruses that precisely target and kill bacteria, which can offer “a potential solution to the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance.”
Zika virus turns human skin into a mosquito magnet, enhancing viral spread
Researchers find infected individuals produce more compounds that encourage mosquito bites.
