Keywords: Infectious diseases


Scabies outbreak reported among Spanish troops in Ceuta amid migration tensions

A scabies outbreak has been reported among Spanish military personnel stationed in Ceuta, with at least 14 soldiers confirmed to have contracted the contagious skin condition, according to Spanish media reports. The cases emerged amid heightened pressure on the Spanish enclave following a recent increase......

WHO monitors tick-borne diseases in Europe following reported Bourbon virus cases in the United States

The World Health Organization is monitoring tick-borne diseases and changes in tick populations across Europe following reports of Bourbon virus infections in the United States. Health authorities are paying particular attention to potential changes in the geographical distribution of ticks and pathogens......

Anthony Fauci declines new U.S. Senate testimony, cites Fifth Amendment protections

Former White House COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci has declined to provide further testimony before a U.S. Senate committee investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government's response to the health crisis. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fauci said he would invoke his rights......

Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new infection, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The announcement followed an intensive period of epidemiological......

New Russian vaccine candidate shows promise against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain

A new Russian vaccine candidate could offer protection against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, according to Denis Logunov, director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. The research center has developed preliminary vaccine candidates designed to trigger......

Global antibiotic crisis deepens as some countries overuse medicines while others face shortages

A new global analysis has highlighted a major imbalance in the use of antibiotics, with many countries consuming certain medicines beyond what their populations are estimated to need, while patients elsewhere struggle to access essential treatments. The research examined 186 countries and developed......

Gaza reports surge in chickenpox cases amid worsening health conditions

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip have reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases amid deteriorating health and living conditions. Zaher Al-Wahidi, head of the Health Information Unit at Gaza's Ministry of Health, said that more than......

Canada imposes temporary entry ban on travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Canada has announced temporary border restrictions targeting foreign nationals who have recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, introducing a measure that differs from current guidance issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The new policy, unveiled on Sunday, will prevent......

Seven U.S. aid workers quarantine in Kenya after new Ebola travel restrictions

Seven American humanitarian workers who recently helped combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are undergoing quarantine in Kenya after new U.S. travel restrictions came into effect. According to the head of a U.S.-based humanitarian organization employing the workers, the......