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DR Congo Bans Public Gatherings Amid Fears of Ebola Spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass public gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces as authorities intensify efforts to contain the country's...

New Multi-Agency Committee Formed to Eliminate Fake Drugs in Kenya

The Kenyan government has strengthened its fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines following the inauguration of a new multi-agency steering committee tasked with overseeing...

France Confirms First Ebola Case as DR Congo Outbreak Continues to Spread

France has confirmed its first Ebola case following the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fresh concerns as health officials across...

Court Pressure Forces Kenya to Pause US-Linked Ebola Project

The Kenyan government has ordered an immediate suspension of a controversial Ebola quarantine facility being developed at Laikipia Air Base following mounting public pressure...

Health Authorities Race Against Time as Ebola Outbreak Expands

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing mounting challenges in their fight against Ebola, with officials yet to identify the outbreak's...

H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Alarm as Australia Records Possible First Mainland Case

Australia has detected its first suspected case of the highly contagious H5 avian influenza strain on the mainland, marking a significant development as the...

Why HIV Remains a Public Health Challenge

Kenya has recorded 13,936 new HIV infections in 2026, with children, adolescents and young adults accounting for the largest share of new cases, according...

Why Health Officials Warn of Continued Spread Of Ebola

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling a worsening Ebola outbreak after the number of confirmed infections climbed to 896. With...

How Health Workers Are Fighting Ebola Safely

As Ebola outbreaks continue to pose serious public health threats in parts of Africa, healthcare workers remain at the forefront of the response. Armed...

Specific Foods That May Offer Extra Heart Protection

For years, health experts have encouraged people to eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day. But new research suggests that...

Why Ebola Outbreak Is Growing in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a fresh rise in Ebola infections, with health authorities confirming 27 new cases within a single day....

Why Canadians Can Access Generic Ozempic While Americans Still Can’t

As demand for diabetes and weight-loss medications continues to surge, a major difference has emerged between Canada and the United States. While Canadians are...

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