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Authorities scramble to rush out diphtheria vaccines

A once-feared childhood disease which was mostly eradicated by the 1950s after vaccines emerged is marking a resurgence in one territory and three states.

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Ebola Travel Ban Invoked for First Time Since COVID After American Doctor Tests Positive in Congo

The US invoked Title 42 for the first time since COVID after an American doctor tested positive for a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine in Congo.

International Business Times UK

‘Biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades spreads into Queensland, SA and WA

Health minister Mark Butler says vaccines are being rushed into NT communities, with one suspected death

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Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt

Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…

The Times of India

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.

The Conversation

How Vaccines Use Antigens and Antibodies to Build Immune Memory Without Illness

Learn how vaccines use antigens to trigger antibodies and build immune memory, providing effective immune training without illness and long-term protection against infectious diseases.

Medical Daily

Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention

Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian and US health experts assure no need for panic, emphasizing Ebola's direct contact spread, unlike COVID-19, while stressing vigilance and early detection. There are…

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Measles kills 450 kids in Bangladesh; probe sought into Yunus’ vax policy

DHAKA: With measles killing over 450 kids in Bangladesh since mid-March, a court order has been sought for barring former interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving the country pending completion of probe into the shortage of measles vaccines during his tenure.

The Times of India

What is Ebola and why is WHO treating outbreak as global health emergency?

Strain of fatal disease has no vaccine and conflict in DRC makes containing spread difficult as Uganda reports cases

The Guardian - UK

What you need to know about the latest Ebola outbreak and rare Bundibugyo strain

Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012

The Independent UK

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain of Ebola has no vaccine and has already caused over 80 deaths. Fears of further spread are growing as a case was confirmed in the city of…

The Economic Times

‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say

Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public health

The Guardian - US

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a health emergency 'of international concern'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Meningitis outbreak: calls grow for wider vaccine rollout after Oxfordshire teen dies

The heartbreaking loss of a student in Oxfordshire due to meningitis has sparked renewed advocacy for comprehensive vaccination programs for teens across the UK. With one case of Meningitis B confirmed and further inquiries underway, health experts are rallying for updated immunizations.

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Trump's Top Hantavirus Official Is a Penile Implant Specialist Who Hosted a Conspiracy Theory Podcast

Dr. Brian Christine, a former urologist, now leads US public health efforts despite a controversial past involving conspiracy theories and scepticism towards Covid vaccines.

Evening Standard

Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine

A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.

MarketBeat

BioNTech Maps Oncology Push, $1B Buyback and Manufacturing Cuts at AGM

BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) used its virtual annual general meeting to outline a transition year marked by leadership changes, continued investment in oncology, a planned share repurchase program and a restructuring of its manufacturing network. Chairman of the Supervisory Board Helmut Jeggle said the 2

The Times of India

Hantavirus outbreak: Scientists ran out of funds while developing a vaccine, report says

A Hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has tragically claimed three lives this year, with 11 cases reported. While infections are rare, this outbreak highlights the urgent need for a vaccine, with research stalled by funding issues. International efforts are underway to manage the current situation, focusing…

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Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of money

Scientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes for a treatment against the rare virus that can spread between people. But the project stalled before human trials due to lack of funding and the Covid-19 pandemic.

MarketBeat

Valneva Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Valneva (NASDAQ:VALN) reported lower first-quarter revenue and a wider loss for 2026, while management said the company is focused on conserving cash as it awaits the next regulatory steps for its Lyme disease vaccine candidate being developed with Pfizer. Chief Executive Officer Thomas Lingelbach

Euronews

Staged claims and Israeli hoaxes: Debunking viral conspiracy theories about hantavirus

Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak.

Euronews

Is there a hantavirus vaccine? Scientists race to develop one for new strain

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine

The Conversation

Urgent care clinics, medicines and vaccines: what the budget means for Australians’ health

Health was at the heart of last year’s budget. Last night, tax and housing took centre stage, and there were few surprises in health.

MarketBeat

Capricor Therapeutics Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CAPR) said its Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy candidate deramiocel remains under active FDA review, while the company is preparing to commercialize the product itself amid a legal dispute with distribution partner NS Pharma and parent company Nippon Shinyaku. On t

The Independent UK

The White House told RFK Jr to tone down his statements questioning vaccines. That hasn’t stopped him behind the scenes

The reported review concerns Kennedy’s long-held skepticism of mainstream vaccine science

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