Infectious diseases

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 76 per cent of Americans said they believe vaccines against measles, mumps and rubella are safe for kids, down from 84 per cent in a May 2020 Reuters/Ipsos poll.

UN sees some progress in DR Congo’s Ebola fight, but too early to call peak

Butembo in DR Congo’s North Kivu province, where cases are still rising fast.

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Bill Gates

The WHO says vaccination rates need to be above 95 per cent to prevent outbreaks.

Ebola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new province

Congolese medical workers carrying children tested and cleared off from Ebola from Saint Nicholas orphanage on June 9.

Ebola case detected in north-western province of Congo far from epicentre: Official

The ongoing Ebola outbreak, Congo’s 17th, has so far infected 6,942 people, including 3,349 deaths, according to the latest government data.

Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark

A child receiving treatment for measles at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute in Dhaka on Sept 3.

US embassy issues health alert for Cuba amid oil blockade, sanctions

The US Embassy has noted a significant increase in diarrhoea illness across Cuba, associated with the continuing degradation of the water and energy infrastructure.

US measles cases hit 3,134 as leaders feud over the death count

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said incorrectly that the measles vaccine contains fetal tissue.

Vulnerable groups encouraged to receive flu jabs amid rise in influenza cases in Singapore

Community pharmacists may also offer influenza vaccinations.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak kills more than 3,000, government figures show

The outbreak is now second only to the 2014-2016 West African outbreak.

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