Vaccination
As a result of massive aid cuts implemented by the G7 and reductions in funding for the international vaccine alliance, Gavi, at least 14 million deaths, including 4 million children under five, are expected in the next five years. The UK's aid cuts alone will result in tens
Diseases
The Gautam Budh Nagar health department has rolled out the Unified Disease Surveillance Portal (UDSP), a digital platform designed to track 20 notifiable diseases at the village level. This platform enables real-time monitoring and response to ensure proactive disease control. Uttar Pradesh was the first state to develop and launch
Measles
As of July 8, 2025, there is one active, contagious measles case in British Columbia, with 10 patients hospitalized due to complications. In 2025, a total of 102 cases of measles have been reported across all five regional health authorities in the province. The majority of cases are in individuals
The Associated Press
Public health officials are sounding the alarm as the U.S. grapples with its worst year for measles cases in over three decades, with the national case count reaching 1,288. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 14-case increase from 2019, experts warn that the
COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant progress in understanding the complexities of allergies, specifically focusing on the role of antibodies to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). The study, which was recently published in the journal Antibodies, investigated the prevalence and implications of alpha-gal IgG antibodies in a population-based cohort.
Diseases
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. John Steenhuisen, has outlined plans to ensure the safety and security of plant and animal health while transforming agricultural colleges into centres of excellence. During the tabling of the department's budget vote in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), the Minister emphasized the
Diseases
Measles cases in the United States have surged to an all-time high since the disease was eliminated in 2000, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI). The current annual tally of 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia
Diseases
The United States has seen a significant spike in measles cases, with 1,288 reported in the first six months of the year, the most since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. This surge has surpassed the total number of infections in 2019, which was 1,274, according to
Diseases
Despite the widespread adoption of 10- and 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) in infant national immunization programs, pneumococcal disease incidence remains relatively high among older adults. This includes not only invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), but also non-invasive community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline have identified several persistent pneumococcal serotypes in
Vaccines
India and Africa are poised to collaborate closely in addressing the continent's substantial healthcare challenges, leveraging India's expertise in pharmaceuticals, digital health, and medical education. The partnership must evolve to include the full spectrum of Africa's healthcare needs, including investment in hospital infrastructure, diagnostic
COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of biotechnology, developing a novel nanoparticle platform that selectively delivers mRNA to the pancreas, opening up new possibilities for treating currently incurable pancreatic diseases, including pancreatic cancer and diabetes. This innovative platform, called
COVID-19
Medical professional societies and a patient have come together to sue the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., over the unilateral changes made to Covid-19 vaccine recommendations. The move aims to defend vaccine policy, science, and public health against the administration'
