Scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection
LOME, Togo — LOME, Togo (AP) — West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity…
Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
SANTIAGO, Chile — SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has become the first country in South America to eliminate…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rapidly spreading beyond epicenter, health body warns
KINSHASA, Congo — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is rapidly spreading beyond its epicenter,…
Chimpanzees used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
ABUJA, Nigeria — A group of chimpanzees once used in laboratory hepatitis B vaccine experiments has received health…
Chimps once used for hepatitis B vaccine research receive care
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A group of chimpanzees once used in laboratory hepatitis B vaccine experiments has received…
Medical groups offer sick season vaccine advice to fight flu and COVID this fall
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together…
Health workers in Congo receive Ebola vaccine amid outbreak
KISANGANI, Congo (AP) — Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow…
Pennsylvania reports first 2 US measles deaths in 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
BUNIA, Congo — More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one…
Congo receives first 16,000 doses of possible Ebola vaccine
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country…
Why vaccination rates are falling in the U.S.
A Medical Assistant gives a measles, mumps and rubella, vaccination to a young person at the pediatric office…
Congo to receive Ebola vaccine effective in past outbreaks
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in…