Russia plague outbreak reports: What we know in Irkutsk
Russian officials have denied a Russia plague outbreak after a laboratory assistant died in Irkutsk.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes the fastest-growing ever
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is now the fastest-growing on the continent, with more than 700 dead and 80% of new cases untraceable by health teams.
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Cyclospora outbreak spreads across 31 US states
A cyclospora outbreak has spread to 31 US states with more than 3,000 cases, as investigators race to find the contaminated food behind the parasite surge.
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France confirms first Ebola case on its territory
France has confirmed its first Ebola case, a doctor back from the DR Congo, the first infection detected outside Africa in the current outbreak.
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Daraxonrasib doubles survival in pancreatic cancer trial
Daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival in a Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial, with results presented at ASCO 2026 on Sunday, showing 13.2 months vs 6.6 months.
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American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Congo
American doctor Peter Stafford has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as the US implements travel restrictions from affected countries.
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Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: MV Hondius latest update
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus as the cruise ship outbreak that killed three people continues to unfold globally.
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WHO declares Ebola emergency in Congo and Uganda
WHO declares the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency amid 80 suspected deaths and no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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South Africa: 97 contacts traced as British patient gradually improves
South Africa is tracing 97 possible hantavirus contacts linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Here is what the Department of Health has confirmed.
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Hantavirus patient on artificial lung as cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases
A French woman from the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak is on an artificial lung in Paris as the case count reaches 11.
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Three dead in hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship as British patient is treated in Johannesburg
Three passengers have died in a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. A British patient is critically ill in Johannesburg as the ship sits anchored off Cape Verde.
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World AIDS Day: A journey through history to current strategies in HIV prevention
Marking World AIDS Day, this comprehensive article takes you through the history, present efforts, and future strategies in HIV prevention and care.
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Raila Odinga death in India casts spotlight on Kenya’s healthcare
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in India at the age of 80.
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Death toll increases as Legionnaire’s diseases spreads in the US
A second person has died and over 50 others have fallen ill in a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York.
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Flesh-eating bacteria sparks outbreak fears in Southern USA
A rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria is spreading in the Southern United States, raising concerns about possible outbreaks in warm freshwater environments.
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Health Minister responds to misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine
During the fake interview, Abdool Karim is depicted as making claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing harm and resulting in fatalities.
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Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
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SAHPRA warns of increased brain tumour risk with specific contraceptive use
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HMPV outbreak in China is no danger to South Africa, UKZN professor assures
In severe cases, especially among vulnerable populations, HMPV can lead to lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
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Christmas births dropped 22.6% in 2024: Here’s what the health department revealed
The department’s records for the past three years show a consistent decrease in Christmas Day births.
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Yaz Plus birth control recall – Here’s what you must know
The current mix-up could lead to unintended pregnancies, especially if users are unaware of the error.
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Foodborne illnesses declared a national disaster in South Africa
Declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster enables the government to marshal resources across departments to address the crisis comprehensively.
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Illegal miners trapped in Stilfontein mine plead for ARVs
A handwritten note, believed to be from the miners, surfaced, detailing their urgent need for ARVs and raising concerns about their health.
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Ramaphosa announces interventions to deal with ‘poisonous’ spaza shops
To address the crisis, Ramaphosa announced a comprehensive plan consisting of immediate, medium-term, and long-term measures:
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World Diabetes Day 2024: Exploring the ‘sneaky’ insipidus condition
On World Diabetes Day 2024, we highlight diabetes insipidus, a rare but impactful condition distinct from type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Eastern Cape’s Elundini residents urged to be on high alert for rabies
This is after a donkey exhibiting signs of rabies, including aggression and unusual behaviour, was reported to have bitten several individuals, including a child, on Wednesday.
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Gugulethu protesters demand update on new hospital
While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don’t want to lose a popular sports field.
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Patients cross river and bush to get to nearest clinic
Eastern Cape Department of Health says there’s no budget to build a clinic for residents of Sicweza village just outside Flagstaff.
