79th World Health Assembly adopts resolution on hemophilia and other bleeding disorders MONTREAL, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 22, 2026, the 79th World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Global Action to Advance Health Equity for People with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. This is a historic development for our community and will help increase diagnosis rates and improve… AAP · May 22
Esports vs addiction The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline. Bangkok Post · May 22
Measles Is Back in Manhattan — And Officials Won't Tell You Everywhere You Were Exposed An unvaccinated traveler dined in Hell's Kitchen, visited a performance venue, and walked into multiple healthcare facilities. The city named one location. New Yorkers are still waiting on the rest. Medical Daily · May 22
WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly' The World Health Organisation is revising upward its assessment of the risk of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of Congo. AAP · May 22
Spain allows hantavirus contacts who test negative to spend last 14 quarantine days at home The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12. Euronews · May 22
Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders The Guardian - UK · May 22
France 24 · May 22 WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and prevent wider regional spread.
The Independent UK · May 22 New Ebola strain vaccine could be ready within months, Oxford scientists say The vaccine is being developed from the same technology as the Covid immunisation
The Economic Times · May 22 Ebola watch: Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillance India is enhancing its readiness for Ebola. The Union Health Ministry has directed states to boost surveillance and hospital preparedness. This action follows the WHO's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency. Screening of international travellers is also being…
International Business Times UK · May 22 Meghan Markle 'Hypocrisy'? Prince Harry's Wife Slammed For Allegedly 'Exploiting' Lilibet In Instagram Photo Meghan faces criticism after posting a photo of daughter Lilibet in a luxury wardrobe just before a Geneva speech on children's digital safety, raising questions over her online judgement.
The Independent UK · May 22 WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and poses a “very high” risk at the national level
AAP · May 22 SingHealth Receives International Awards for Healthy Ageing and Population Health Initiatives SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has conferred SingHealth the His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for the Promotion of Healthy Ageing, an international accolade established by the State of Kuwait Health Promotion Foundation. This award honours outstanding contributions to research, health promotion,…
The Economic Times · May 22 US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screening America is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule applies to those who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Passengers will undergo temperature checks and answer questions about their travel history. Contact tracing details will…
Newslaundry · May 22 5 years, over 21% rise in preterm birth rate: Delhi’s air is cutting pregnancies short On the morning of October 13, 2025, Moni woke up to another uncontrollable coughing fit. She reached for water, then more water, hoping the scratch in her throat would settle. It did not.
The Independent UK · May 22 Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’ An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak
Sports Illustrated · May 21 World Cup Team Preparation Derailed by Ebola Outbreak—Is World Cup Under Threat? The 2026 World Cup comes amid a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in central and east Africa.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes