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Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine campaign.

Hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne disease, drove a multinational health response after three reported deaths aboard MV Hondius off Cape Verde.

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency…

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UN urges overhaul of water management as 2.1B lack safe drinking water and billions more face inadequate sanitation and hygiene access globally.

Cholera deaths increased by 50% in 2024 as 60 nations reported outbreaks, with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East facing the highest burden.

Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai with 28 cases and 15 deaths as WHO and Africa CDC lead emergency health response.

WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case and ongoing contact tracing.

WHO and India collaborate to declare January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day, a step toward global integration and standardization of traditional medical systems.

WHO confirms malaria as the cause of illness in Panzi, DRC, ending fears of a new disease, as over 400 cases and 31 deaths are reported in the remote region.