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May 30, 2023

Thousands of refugees in Kenya affected by cholera outbreak

A cholera outbreak is threatening thousands of lives among Kenya’s refugee camps as the facilities face issues of overcrowding and strained resources.

May 24, 2023

CDC investigates multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigating 18 salmonella infections across six states said Tuesday that the raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's may be contaminated.

May 19, 2023

Ringworm resistant to common antifungals for first time in US: What to know about the skin infection

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to the CDC.

May 17, 2023

Critically endangered California condors to receive vaccine after a dozen die from bird flu

Over a dozen California condors have died from bird flu. The U.S. granted emergency approval for the use of a vaccine to prevent the critically endangered species from wiping out.

May 15, 2023

CDC issues alert for new mpox (monkeypox) cases in Chicago

Just a few days after the WHO announced the end of the mpox international emergency, the CDC has issued an alert of a resurgence of new cases in the Chicago area.

May 12, 2023

Deadly bird flu threatens California condors already on the brink of extinction

Environmental advocates fear that a deadly outbreak of avian influenza may undo decades’ worth of conservation efforts meant to save condors from extinction.

May 11, 2023

Monkeypox: WHO says no longer global health emergency

Monkeypox (mpox), an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is no longer an international emergency following an outbreak last year, the World Health Organization announced.

April 30, 2023

Rare brain infection spikes among Nevada minors

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Taryn Bragg, M.D. discusses a rare brain infection outbreak among Nevada minors

April 27, 2023

Outbreak of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria infects 31 patients at Seattle hospital

A bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington, infected a total of 31 patients, per a press release on the hospital’s website.

April 25, 2023

WHO, Gates Foundation seek to reverse decline in routine childhood vaccinations

UNICEF, WHO, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are planning to reverse a pandemic-driven decline in routine childhood vaccinations by launching a new initiative.