Ebola outbreak in DRC raises fresh global alarm as response is slowed by strikes
Ebola outbreak in the DRC is accelerating as strikes slow the response, raising fresh global health concerns.
Updates on COVID-19, flu, outbreaks and other infections, along with vaccines, antibiotics and the research tackling them.
NICE backs weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes as NHS looks to simplify care
NICE has approved a weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes, offering a simpler treatment option for NHS patients.
NHS Expands Flu Vaccination Drive as Winter Virus Season Approaches
The NHS has launched its winter flu vaccination programme for children and pregnant women to reduce illness and hospital pressure.
NHS Expands Flu Protection for Children and Pregnant Women as Winter Campaign Starts
NHS begins flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women in England as winter preparations start earlier than ever.
NHS Launches Winter Flu Jabs for Children and Pregnant Women as Seasonal Campaign Begins
NHS launches its 2026 winter flu jab campaign for children and pregnant women ahead of the cold season.
NHS Rolls Out Flu Jabs for Children and Pregnant Women as Winter Campaign Begins
NHS launches its 2026 flu jab rollout for children and pregnant women as winter protection campaign begins.
West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in the Netherlands as Europe Watches Vector-Borne Risk Closely
West Nile virus death confirmed in the Netherlands, raising concerns over Europe’s evolving mosquito-borne disease risk.
Common Antifungal Linked to IBD Symptom Relief in Early Study
Early study suggests fluconazole may ease IBD symptoms by targeting gut fungal imbalance in some patients.
New Research Links Long COVID Clues to Immune and Blood Markers, But No Single Biomarker Emerges
A study of 218 Faroe Islands patients found no single biomarker for long COVID, highlighting the condition’s complexity.
UK health officials warn travellers after sharp rise in cyclospora cases linked to Mexico
UK officials warn travellers after cyclospora cases linked to Mexico rise sharply, amid wider international outbreak monitoring.
