Second Case of Coronavirus in U.S. as CDC Tests Dozens with ‘Many More’ Expected
Agency says it's too early to "know whether it is more or less" infectious or severe than SARS. Keep Reading
Lack of New Antibiotics Threatens Global Efforts to Contain Drug-Resistant Infections
Two new reports reveal a weak pipeline for antibiotic agents. The 60 products in development (50 antibiotics and 10 biologics) bring little benefit over existing treatments and very few target the most critical resistant bacteria (Gram-negative bacteria). Keep Reading
Novel Coronavirus in China Travels to Thailand
The possibility of cases being identified in other countries was not unexpected, and reinforces why WHO calls for on-going active monitoring and preparedness in other countries. Keep Reading
Deaths from Democratic Republic of the Congo Measles Outbreak Top 6,000
“We are doing our utmost to bring this epidemic under control. Yet to be truly successful we must ensure that no child faces the unnecessary risk of death from a disease that is easily preventable by a vaccine." Keep Reading
First Ebola Relapse Recorded in Congo Outbreak, WHO Says
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has so far infected more than 3,300 people and killed more than 2,200 since the middle of last year, making it the second-worst on record. Keep Reading
WHO Director-General Praises Bravery of Health Workers in DRC After Fatal Attacks on Ebola Responders
“I came here today to stand side by side with you, my sisters and brothers, and commend you all for your compassion and bravery in this most trying of times,” said Dr. Tedros during a visit to Goma. Keep Reading
Attacks on Ebola Responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kill Four
The dead include a member of a vaccination team, two drivers and a police officer. No WHO staff are among those killed, one staff member was injured. Keep Reading
WHO Prequalifies Ebola Vaccine, Paving the Way for Its Use in High-Risk Countries
United Nations agencies and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, can procure the vaccine for at-risk countries based on this WHO recommendation. Keep Reading
Second Ebola Vaccine to Complement ‘Ring Vaccination’ Given Green Light in DRC
The Merck vaccine will continue to be provided to all people at high risk of Ebola infection including those who have been in contact with a person confirmed to have Ebola. Keep Reading
CDC Receives Designation as PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Safe and effective laboratories are a key line of defense in protecting the health, safety and security of Americans and U.S. interests worldwide. Keep Reading
