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June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Peter Stafford Returns to U.S. After Ebola Recovery in Congo
American missionary doctor Peter Stafford returns to the United States after surviving an Ebola infection contracted while treating patients during an outbreak in Congo. His recovery marks a major milestone for healthcare workers responding to the crisis.
May. 11, 2026
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Daily Recess for Kids of All Ages to Boost Physical and Mental Health
May. 7, 2026
Hantavirus Surge in Argentina Raises Concerns After Cruise Ship Health Incident
May. 6, 2026
FDA Approves Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adults in Major Policy Shift Under Trump
Dec. 24, 2025 · 4 min read
The Forgotten Virus: Zika-Affected Families and Scientists Left Behind as Support Wanes
Years after the Zika virus outbreak shook Latin America and the world, families caring for children with congenital Zika syndrome and researchers studying the virus say they are being left behind. With attention and funding diverted to newer crises, Zika’s long-term victims are struggling in silence.
Dec. 24, 2025 · 4 min read
Cameroonian Virologist John Nkengasong Takes Helm at PEPFAR to Reinforce Global AIDS Fight
Dr. John Nkengasong, former director of Africa CDC, has officially become U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and PEPFAR head. His appointment brings African leadership and decades of public health experience to a program that has saved tens of millions of lives.
Dec. 22, 2025 · 4 min read
Another HIV Vaccine Fails in Global Trial, Deepening Scientific Frustration
A major clinical trial for an HIV vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson has been halted after researchers found it failed to prevent infection. The result marks another setback in the decades-long effort to find a reliable vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS.
Dec. 22, 2025 · 4 min read
Panic Buying of Masks Could Undermine U.S. Coronavirus Response, Experts Warn
As fear of the coronavirus spreads, panic-driven hoarding of medical masks by the public is creating dangerous shortages for frontline healthcare workers. Experts warn that this behavior may increase the overall risk of outbreak in the U.S. rather than prevent it.
Dec. 24, 2025 · 4 min read
South Africa’s Aspen Nears Licensing Deal to Sell J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Across Africa
Aspen Pharmacare is on the brink of securing a landmark license from Johnson & Johnson to manufacture and market a locally branded COVID‑19 vaccine for all African Union nations, a pivotal move toward vaccine sovereignty on the continent.
Dec. 24, 2025 · 4 min read
Major Setback as Experimental HIV Vaccine Fails in Large African Trial
A promising HIV vaccine candidate has failed to show protection in a large-scale clinical trial across five African countries, dealing a major blow to decades-long efforts to find a reliable HIV vaccine. The result underscores the virus’s unique challenges and the urgent need for new approaches.
Dec. 22, 2025 · 4 min read
Experts Warn Wuhan Coronavirus Has Pandemic Potential as Global Spread Accelerates
As infections surge and containment efforts falter, global health experts say the novel coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan may be evolving into a full-fledged pandemic. With cases detected on multiple continents, the virus's spread now challenges international preparedness systems.
Dec. 22, 2025 · 4 min read
Hospitals That Skip Surgical Safety Checklists Risk Patient Lives, Study Finds
Despite evidence showing that surgical safety checklists save lives, a troubling number of hospitals and surgeons still fail to use them consistently. Experts warn that this resistance may be putting patients at unnecessary risk and undermining modern standards of care.