Ebola’s toll in Congo extends beyond infection
As Ebola continues to spread in eastern Congo, families are coping not only with loss and fear, but also with stigma, grief, and psychological distress that can outlast the outbreak.
Ebola Cases in Nigeria and Kenya Put Airport Contact Tracing in Focus
Health officials are tracing whether Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya passed through the same Uganda airport, underscoring how quickly travel can complicate outbreak control.
Kenya’s Second Ebola Death Raises Stakes in Cross-Border Response
Kenya has reported a second Ebola death as health officials race to trace contacts and contain a widening outbreak tied to travel across the region.
Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches sixth reported death
Pennsylvania officials say a person with a recent measles infection has died, underscoring how quickly the virus can turn dangerous and why vaccination remains central to outbreak control.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Grows as Containment Efforts Struggle
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have climbed past 9,000, according to reporting and CDC updates, as health officials race to slow transmission across multiple provinces.
Kenya’s Ebola response faces a new test as cases climb to seven
Kenya has reported seven Ebola cases, including health workers who cared for the first patient. Here’s what the outbreak update means and what remains unclear.
Infections play a larger role in cancer than many people realize
A new analysis estimates that about 12% of new cancers worldwide in 2024 were linked to infectious agents. Vaccines, testing and treatment can lower risk.
Russia Plague Reports Draw White House Attention as Health Officials Seek Answers
A reported plague death at a Siberian research institute prompted U.S. attention, but the diagnosis has not been confirmed. Here’s what is known, what is not, and how plague actually spreads.
Pennsylvania’s measles surge crosses a rare national threshold
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has topped 1,000 cases, underscoring how quickly the virus can spread and why adults 45+ should review immunity and vaccination status.