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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 1,000 confirmed cases as health officials warn that violence, displacement and poor contact tracing are allowing the virus to spread faster than the response can keep pace. The outbreak, which is centred in Ituri province, has already killed hundreds and may still be […]

Several species of Orthoebolavirus can cause severe outbreaks, the WHO warned, adding that health systems should increase surveillance, preparedness and community engagement to prevent spread. This is a problem of great importance for public health readiness in India. Representation of AI-generated Ebola-like viruses. Health experts call for increased vigilance amid WHO warnings of severe outbreaks

A landmark study in England found that deaths from cervical cancer among vaccinated young women have plummeted to nearly zero, with no deaths recorded among women aged 20 to 24 between 2020 and 2024. The HPV vaccine, made available to schoolgirl girls in 2008, has already saved around 200 lives in England, say researchers. In

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers but still kills hundreds of thousands of women every year, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Health experts say the disease is strongly linked to persistent HPV infection, and that early vaccination, screening and treatment can save millions of lives. Cervical cancer is a major global

Ebola disease is a serious and often fatal viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and contaminated surfaces. It remains a major public health problem because, although symptoms may develop suddenly, the disease may be difficult to diagnose early and outbreaks require a rapid community response. Health workers are ready to