Keyword "Contagious disease" - List of latest news (28 results)

09:01 Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

20/04 Why is tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, on the rise in the UK?

Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK. View on euronews

08/04 Where has the more contagious new mpox strain been detected in Europe?

Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.

07/04 Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

25/03 Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

20/03 Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ efforts to curb tuberculosis, WHO says

Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment.

07/03 Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges

The ebola outbreak poses a challenge for health workers in Uganda to contain.

27/02 As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation?

More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died.

24/02 After 3 years of war, Ukraine’s health system is struggling to cope

Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of disease.

21/02 Urgent warning over contagious disease

Health authorities have urged residents to stay alert for symptoms of measles after an infected individual visited several places in Sydney over the last seven days.

18/02 How serious is the pope's respiratory infection?

The infection is worrisome given Pope Francis lost part of his right lung decades ago.

17/02 South Africa’s HIV patients could miss care due to Trump’s aid freeze

About 5.5 million South Africans receive antiretroviral treatment that could be disrupted after the US suspended funding for an anti-HIV programme.

06/02 Bird flu: US detects new type of H5N1 virus in dairy cows

Experts said the discovery raises questions about how widely the virus has spread, and underscores the difficulty of controlling infections among animals and people working with them.

27/01 Human case of bird flu detected in UK

The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds.

07/01 What we know about HMPV, the respiratory virus spreading in China

The virus, first identified in 2001, is one of a handful of respiratory illnesses spreading this winter. This is what we know about the current outbreak.

24/12 Urgent warning over deadly disease

Health authorities are warning Australians to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious person travelled to several locations across NSW.

20/12 WHO declares Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak officially over

No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October.

05/12 Teen critical with highly contagious disease

A teenager is fighting for life after contracting meningococcal disease, leading to an urgent health warning.

04/12 Poliovirus found in sewage in three European countries. What now?

Health authorities say European countries should ramp up their immunisation and disease surveillance efforts.

02/11 A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up?

If the US retreats from global health leadership, it's unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.

17/08 An infectious disease spreading globally: Where is Lebanon regarding monkeypox?

An infectious disease spreading globally: Where is Lebanon regarding monkeypox?

03/07 New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn

Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.

11/04 35 infectious diseases that could potentially harm human health!

35 infectious diseases that could potentially harm human health!

04/01 A contagious disease is spreading in schools...and these are the required measures

A contagious disease is spreading in schools...and these are the required measures

17/11 Measles Stages ‘Staggering’ Comeback As Vaccination Drops — Here’s What To Know About The Returning Killer

Measles can kill and is so contagious that almost everyone who is exposed to an infectious person will catch it if not vaccinated.

29/09 Could AI help to scenario plan for a Disease X pandemic?

Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics.

26/09 Returning traveller tests positive for highly contagious disease

An urgent health alert has been issued in Victoria after a new measles case was detected in a returned overseas traveller.

31/05 Victorian school confirms meningococcal disease outbreak as staff member hospitalised

In a letter to parents, headmaster Adam Heath says a second staff member is being tested for the disease and the school is working closely with Grampians Public Health to address the situation.