Infectious diseases
UK reports 2 additional cases of deadly new mpox variant
The new infections were detected among the household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case.
The US election’s stakes for global health
First pig infected with H5N1 bird flu recorded in the US
UK reports first case of new mpox variant
Germany reports first case of new mpox variant
Mpox is killing again. It didn’t have to be this way.
European Commission fights vaccine transparency court ruling
Slovak health minister quits over government ‘support’ for anti-vaxxer’s Covid report
Prime Minister Robert Fico backed plans to investigate Slovakia’s pandemic management. A prominent anti-vaxxer was given the key role.
Suspected German Marburg virus cases test negative
“There was no danger to fellow passengers on the train or in the plane at any time,” authorities say.
Solid science in Europe: a farewell song?
Maintaining the highest standards is the only avenue to strengthen the EU health sector.
EU drugs watchdog backs Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents
The decision comes a week after the WHO approved the vaccine for adults.
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine
Manufacturer Bavarian Nordic said it could produce another 50 million doses with new manufacturing processes and partners.
The job no one wants: EU health commissioner
Health policy is looking like the poor cousin and is likely to be downgraded this mandate.
Wars are breeding superbugs that will spread ‘everywhere’
Drug-resistant infections thrive in the chaos of war, spilling over to neighboring regions.
Newborns face deadly infections amid superbug crisis
Clinicians are looking into the potential of probiotics to prevent infections.
These are the most deadly pathogens — so why aren’t drug companies targeting them?
Despite calls to step up efforts, investment in antimicrobial resistance is still insufficient.
Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan?
Some experts lament the lack of bolder commitments in farming.
A global drug-resistance crisis demands a global response
Resistance to antimicrobials is growing. Urgent action and global collaboration are needed to save lives. Could UNGA be a turning point?
Europe has the tools to end Hepatitis C. It’s time to use them.
Global coverage of hepatitis C testing and treatment is “too low and stagnating” ― even in countries with advanced health care systems, says the WHO.
EU was not fully ready to respond to Covid-19, says auditor
Europe’s disease and medicines agencies initially fell short in the pandemic, the European Court of Auditors said.
Teenagers increasingly shun condoms and risk disease, WHO warns
Condom use among 15-year-olds has declined since 2014, WHO report finds.
WHO calls for $135M to combat mpox outbreak
The World Health Organization has warned that more money will be needed in future.
Commission asks EU countries to pledge mpox vaccines for Africa by end of August
The World Health Organization declared a new global health emergency on Aug. 14.
Congo to EU: Give us your mpox jabs
The European Commission says Europe responded immediately and is not holding back stocks.
Heightened mpox vigilance urged by EU as deadly virus spreads
The virus is fast-spreading in Africa, where it has claimed more than 500 lives this year.
Key drug ‘disappointing’ against deadly mpox virus, study sponsor says
The antiviral did not reduce the duration of mpox lesions in a study in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bavarian Nordic asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents
A more deadly version of the virus is fast-spreading in Africa and disproportionately affecting children.
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox virus outside Africa
The news comes a day after the World Health Organization declared this mpox outbreak a global emergency.
Bavarian Nordic says it can supply 10M mpox jabs by end of 2025
The company said it is waiting to receive orders.
Mpox is officially a global emergency. Here’s everything you need to know.
A more-deadly version of the virus formerly known as monkeypox is spreading fast through Africa. Should Europe be on alert?
European West Nile virus death toll reaches 8
Cases are higher this year in Spain and Greece, while Europe’s numbers are within an expected range.