Keywords: VACCINATION


Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign after measles outbreak kills nearly 100

Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign following a surge in measles cases that has claimed nearly 100 lives in recent weeks, according to health authorities. The outbreak has raised concerns over public health, particularly among young children. Over the past three weeks, more than......

Meningitis still claims over 250,000 lives worldwide each year

A major global study has revealed that meningitis continues to cause more than 250,000 deaths each year worldwide, highlighting the persistent threat posed by the disease despite medical progress. According to research published in The Lancet Neurology, an estimated 2.54 million cases of meningitis......

Meningitis cases rise to 34 in England as health authorities step up response

Health authorities in England have reported a rise in meningitis cases, with the total number reaching 34 in the southeast of the country. Among these, 23 cases have been confirmed, while others remain under investigation. The outbreak, described as “unprecedented” by Wes Streeting, has......

Four-year-old girl dies of flu in the U.S.; mother urges parents to vaccinate children

A tragic case in Utah, United States, has highlighted the dangers of seasonal influenza after 4-year-old Ellie Rudd died from flu-related complications on January 6, 2026. The family had experienced widespread illness over the holiday season, with all members — including a 14-month-old sibling......

US reduces the number of vaccines recommended for children

The United States Department of Health has announced a revision of its childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The decision has sparked concern among many health professionals, who warn of possible public health consequences. Under the updated......

Morocco records sustained decline in cervical cancer incidence rates

Morocco has recorded a steady decline in cervical cancer incidence rates over recent years, according to the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, who addressed the issue on Monday in Rabat. Speaking before the House of Representatives during a question session on measures to combat......

DR Congo declares end of latest Ebola outbreak

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially announced the end of the latest Ebola outbreak, which claimed at least 34 lives since late August in the central region of the country. Health officials stated that the outbreak has concluded, noting that transmission chains of the......

Morocco’s success in reducing hepatitis B prevalence highlights progressive strategies

Morocco has made remarkable strides in controlling the hepatitis B virus (HBV), achieving a low-prevalence status comparable to countries with minimal incidence, according to a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. This progress is attributed to the nation’s comprehensive approach, combining......

WHO intensifies vaccination drive for children in Gaza amidst fragile ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its target to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza against a range of diseases, leveraging a tenuous ceasefire to deliver critical healthcare. Since the launch of the first phase of the campaign on November 9, more than 10,000 children under the age......