Ebola outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’ as suspected cases rise, WHO head says – National
The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and poses a “very high” risk at...
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise – National
There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of the virus-stricken MV Hondius, the director of the World Health Organization said....
Manitoba declares HIV public health emergency over sharp rise in cases
Increased HIV transmission in Manitoba has prompted the province to declare a public health emergency, its chief provincial public health officer announced Thursday. An estimated...
Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests
A study of soil microbes showed that drought favors the microorganisms that survive antibiotics. It also found that some of the genes for resistance in...