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Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak in Congo and Uganda: Over 1,000 Cases, Hundreds Dead as WHO and U.S. Scale Up 2026 Response
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has infected about 1,000 people and killed hundreds in Congo and Uganda, triggering urgent international aid, vaccine research, and controversy over containment strategies.
May 30, 2026
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak in DRC Causes 139 Deaths by May 23, 2026; WHO Raises Risk to “Very High”
The rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has caused at least 139 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as of May 23, 2026, prompting the WHO to raise the public health risk level and intensify response amid violence and limited treatment tools.
May 23, 2026
Dengue Cases Drop 66% in Singapore as National Prevention Campaigns Launch Across Asia in May 2026
Singapore, Jamshedpur, and Rawalpindi have all ramped up dengue prevention efforts this May, as reported cases in Singapore fell by 66% compared to last year. Regional campaigns focus on community vigilance and environmental cleanliness ahead of peak dengue season.
May 16, 2026
93% Compliance Rate Achieved in 10-Day Test of HIV Risk-Tracking App Among Peruvian MSM in 2026
A new smartphone app using ecological momentary assessment saw 93% compliance and high satisfaction among Peruvian men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV, highlighting technology’s growing role in HIV risk behavior monitoring.
May 2, 2026
WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Infants; New Tests Tackle 80% False Negatives in Africa
WHO prequalifies Coartem Baby, the first malaria drug for newborns and infants, and approves new rapid diagnostic tests to address up to 80% missed cases in Africa.
Apr 25, 2026
2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Lower LDL Targets, Earlier Screenings, and 33% Fewer Heart Events in New Study
New cholesterol guidelines for 2026 recommend earlier screenings and aggressive LDL lowering. Recent studies show a 33% reduction in heart events when LDL is brought below 55 mg/dL.
Apr 4, 2026
Nearly 33% of Indian Fever Patients Diagnosed With Serious Infections in 2026, Study Finds
A new study reveals that almost one in three Indians with fever are diagnosed with serious infections like typhoid, dengue, and malaria, highlighting urgent needs for timely testing and intervention.
Mar 28, 2026
Python Blood Molecule Rises 1,000-Fold After Feeding, Suppresses Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss in Mice Without GLP-1 Drug Side Effects
A newly discovered molecule in python blood, para-tyramine-O-sulfate (pTOS), surges 1,000 times post-feeding and suppresses appetite in mice, pointing to a promising new path for weight loss drugs without the nausea or muscle loss linked to GLP-1 drugs.
Mar 21, 2026
FDA Panel Unanimously Recommends Reformulated 2026–2027 Flu Vaccine to Target Subclade K Amid Low Effectiveness Rates
A new FDA panel vote means next season’s flu vaccine will target the fast-spreading subclade K, after this year’s shot protected only 22–34% of adults.
Mar 14, 2026
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk in Major Norwegian Study of 48,821 Adults
A major Norwegian study found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19–related hospitalization, but did not affect the chance of contracting the virus.
Mar 7, 2026