Public health and hygiene

Is the US prepared for the next pandemic? How Trump’s policies have weakened defences

Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) carry the coffin of a man who died of Ebola virus before his burial in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 10, 2026.

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

Red Cross workers heading to disinfect a Rwampara hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola, in Rwampara outside Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 21.

Kenyan police crack down on protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

Demonstrators take part in a protest on June 9 against a US-backed Ebola quarantine plan to establish a 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base intended to host Americans exposed to Ebola.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organisation is working with health ministries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance, testing and infection control.

Indonesia to ‘refocus’ free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The new chief of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency said the refocusing measures are not a reduction of the government's commitment to the free meal programme.

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

US cattle ranchers attending a presentation on the threat of the New World Screwworm in La Grange, Texas on May 1.

US equipment and experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court orders, protests

US' plan to set up in Kenya an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans has triggered criticism that the US is offloading risk of caring for its own patients.

Australia’s nicotine use soars 40% on black market cigarettes

Australian authorities said estimate that as much as 80 per cent of all nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.

Surveillance ordered for US hantavirus ship passengers who go home

It appeared earlier this week that some of the passengers might be prevented from leaving the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska, the only federally funded facility of its kind.

Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says

Iran's players practice during a training session at the Iranian national team's base camp in Antalya, Turkey, on May 26.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.