Experts have warned that Europe could be staring at a cancer epidemic. A report says Europe missed as many as 100 million cancer screenings last year, and 1 million Europeans could be living with undiagnosed cancer. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Experts warn of a cancer epidemic in Europe

After weeks of accelerated growth of monkeypox cases across the globe, the epidemic might be slowing down, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Reportedly, the UN agency on Tuesday stated it saw 'encouraging' signs that the epidemic was receding in Europe.

Monkeypox epidemic may be slowing in Europe: WHO

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives.

Joe Biden vows to keep fighting 'epidemic' of gun violence after Highland Park shooting

Political upheavals in Myanmar and Afghanistan are driving the illegal drug trade in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Stuck in the middle of these drug hubs is India. Palki Sharma tells you how India can avoid this looming drug epidemic.

Gravitas: A looming drug menace in India?

Congolese authorities said Sunday the coronavirus epidemic had eased in many parts of the country but remained worrying in the economic capital of Lubumbashi where not wearing a mask will now be punishable by up to seven days in jail.

COVID-19 epidemic eases in parts of DR Congo

The pandemic has not yet ended, with new strains being identified, but things are not getting any better in this world. Now, Guinea has declared an 'epidemic' situation as the country has recorded at least three deaths and seven cases of the Ebola virus.

Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths

The status of HIV/AIDS epidemic in north-eastern states of India is indeed alarming, said a report by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). The AIDS-related mortality per 1,00,000 population in India was estimated to be the highest in Manipur (36.

Spread of HIV/AIDS in Northeast India alarming: Report

Scientists on Monday said initial trial results for Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine far outpaced their expectations for protection against a completely new disease, but that many questions remain unanswered.

Pfizer, BioNTech initial vaccine results impress, but scientists remain cautious

The British government tightened restrictions on socialising in parts of northeast England in response to high and increasing COVID-19 infection rates in the region.

WION Dispatch: UK govt imposes new COVID restrictions, ban on indoor meeting in Liverpool

The Rajya Sabha passed the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020 on Saturday. Speaking in the Upper House, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the bill was required to prevent offences against healthcare professionals.

Rajya Sabha passes the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at a coronavirus briefing a “moonshot plan” for UK. Announcing the details the PM urged people to abide by new restrictions that outlaw gatherings of more than six people indoors and out, and said they were imperative if the country was to avoid further toughening of the rules.

WION Fineprint: What is UK PM's new 'Moonshot Plan'?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked state public health officials to prepare to distribute a potential coronavirus vaccine to high-risk groups as soon as late October, documents published by the agency showed on Wednesday.

US CDC tells states to prep for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

US: CDC asks states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The city of Berlin will put thousands of police on the streets at the weekend to enforce a ban on demonstrations opposing measures imposed to stem the coronavirus pandemic after marchers at a recent rally failed to wear masks or keep their distance.

WION Dispatch: Berlin bans massive protest planned against virus curbs

Brazil continues to battle the virus, WHO's health emergencies chief Michael Ryan said, "The rise in Brazil is no longer exponential, it has plateaued." The WHO official stressed that the virus cases in Brazil had "stabilised".

WHO: Brazil has an opportunity to contain coronavirus outbreak

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Tokyo is likely to see coronavirus cases top 280 on Thursday (July 16), Governor Yuriko Koike said, in what would mark a record daily high for the Japanese capital.

Japan: Tokyo reports 280 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The US notched over 57,800 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours. The cases are surging even as many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the virus while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available.

Four major US states witness record surge in COVID-19 cases

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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After days of record spikes in new COVID-19 cases in the United States, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that it "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen."

United States records more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Facing ruin after orders from Western brands collapsed amid the coronavirus pandemic, many Bangladeshi garment factories have been given a lifeline by orders to make protective masks, gloves and gowns for export.

Garment factories in Bangladesh turn COVID-19 virus gloom into boom

Unlisted biotech firm CureVac on Wednesday become the second company after rival BioNTech to launch human trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine in Germany, eyeing potential regulatory approval in mid-2021.

German biotech firm starts human trials of experimental COVID-19 vaccine | WION-DW Partnership

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