The Ebola outbreak continues to raise concern as the reported death toll has surpassed 2,000, with the outbreak spreading across five provinces.

Health authorities and medical teams are stepping up surveillance, testing, treatment and containment measures as they work to limit further transmission. The widening outbreak is placing additional pressure on local healthcare systems and communities in the affected regions.

The situation remains closely monitored as authorities work to identify cases, trace contacts and strengthen infection-control measures.

Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Five Provinces

Superbugs are a big health hazard resulting in 4.95 million deaths on average per year. Now, a superbug named Candida Auris has spread to 23 U.S. states. It has come under lens as it can hide in a person's hair follicles for months without any symptoms.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, accelerating drug discovery, improving disease detection, and helping develop vaccines faster than ever before. But a groundbreaking new study has revealed another capability that is raising serious questions worldwide.

Scientists have successfully used AI to design virus genomes under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers say the goal was to improve virus surveillance, vaccine research, and scientific understanding—not to create dangerous pathogens. However, the breakthrough has sparked concerns about biosecurity and the potential misuse of advanced AI in synthetic biology.

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-largest on record, with confirmed cases surpassing 4,000 and more than 1,800 deaths. Health authorities and the WHO are racing to contain the virus as infections continue to spread across multiple provinces. The Africa CDC has launched emergency vaccination efforts while researchers accelerate work on treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine. Here's everything you need to know about the worsening health crisis in DR Congo.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsens |Cases Cross 4,000, Death Toll Tops 1,800 |WHO Issues Urgent Warning

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 3,800 confirmed cases and over 1,700 deaths reported since the epidemic was declared in May.

Health officials say the Bundibugyo strain has spread across multiple provinces, with nearly 90% of cases concentrated in Ituri Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) has fast-tracked clinical trials for experimental vaccines and treatments as the crisis continues to worsen.

Canada has approved a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, becoming only the second country after the UK to authorize human testing.

DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Explodes: 3,800 Cases, 1,700 Deaths | WHO Warns Crisis Worsening

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 3,800 confirmed cases and over 1,700 deaths reported since the epidemic was declared in May.

Health officials say the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has spread across multiple provinces, with nearly 90% of infections concentrated in Ituri Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC have warned that the outbreak continues to worsen due to armed conflict, attacks on healthcare facilities, funding shortages, and low community trust.

With no approved vaccine or treatment available for the Bundibugyo strain, experimental vaccines and therapies have been fast-tracked into clinical trials. Canada has approved a Phase 1 human trial of an mRNA vaccine specifically targeting this Ebola variant, becoming only the second country after the United Kingdom to authorize such testing.

DR Congo Faces Worst-Ever Ebola Outbreak | Over 3,800 Cases, WHO Rushes Experimental Vaccine Trials

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading largely undetected, with four out of five new cases having no known link to existing patients. According to the latest government data, the Bundibugyo strain has infected 1,792 people and claimed 625 lives. WHO officials say the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times higher than reported due to underreporting and ongoing community transmission.

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Access to quality healthcare remains one of the most important measures of a nation’s development. Based on the CEOWORLD Global Health Care Index 2025, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany lead the world in healthcare quality in 2025. 

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A new cervical cancer treatment that can cut the risk of death by 40 per cent in patients has been found, the most significant improvement in treating this type of cancer that affects millions of women.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, according to the World Health Organization. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). &nbsp;

According to Cancer Research UK, which funded the research, the INTERLACE trial showed that a small course of chemotherapy before the standard chemoradiation treatment can reduce the risk of death by 40 per cent, and cut recurrence chances by 35 per cent.

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Cervical cancer treatment currently involves chemoradiation, a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

The new findings indicate that six weeks of induction chemotherapy before CRT can improve survival rates, much before opting for surgery.

The treatment was given to a group of patients five years ago, and 80 per cent of them are still alive, said Cancer Research UK on its website. Among the test participants, the cancer did not come back for 73 per cent.

Dr Iain Foulkes from Cancer Research UK stressed that timing is important in treating cervical cancer. “The simple act of adding induction chemotherapy to the start of chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer has delivered remarkable results in this trial.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/health-and-wellness/cervical-cancer-experts-tell-importance-of-symptoms-and-preventive-measures-a-must-read-for-all-women-683639">Also read: Cervical Cancer: Experts talk about preventive measures. A must-read for all women</a>

Two already approved chemotherapy medicines were used, which are affordable and easily available, which makes the test treatment significant.&nbsp;

“This is the biggest improvement in outcome in this disease in over 20 years,”&nbsp;Dr Mary McCormack, the lead investigator of the trial from University College London’s Cancer Institute and University College London Hospital said.

“I’m incredibly proud of all the patients who participated in the trial; their contribution has allowed us to gather the evidence needed to improve treatment of cervical cancer patients everywhere,” Cancer Research UK quoted her as saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-is-cervical-cancer-expert-answers-as-spotlight-turns-to-disease-after-poonam-pandeys-reported-death-686377">Also read: What is cervical cancer? Expert answers as spotlight turns to disease after Poonam Pandey's death stunt</a> 
 
&nbsp;As per data from WHO, 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 350,000 deaths were reported across the world in 2022.

Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed and treated at the early stages.

Cost-effective preventive strategies include prophylactic vaccination and screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

A new cervical cancer treatment that can cut the risk of death by 40 per cent in patients has been found, the most significant improvement in treating this type of cancer that affects millions of women.

A new cervical cancer treatment that can cut the risk of death by 40 per cent in patients has been found, the most significant improvement in treating this type of cancer that affects millions of women. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, according to the World Health Organization. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to Cancer Research UK, which funded the research, the INTERLACE trial showed that a small course of chemotherapy before the standard chemoradiation treatment can reduce the risk of death by 40 per cent, and cut recurrence chances by 35 per cent. Watch: QUAD's 'Cancer Moonshot' Plan Explained: Initiative To Prevent Cervical Cancer × Cervical cancer treatment currently involves chemoradiation, a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The new findings indicate that six weeks of induction chemotherapy before CRT can improve survival rates, much before opting for surgery. The treatment was given to a group of patients five years ago, and 80 per cent of them are still alive, said Cancer Research UK on its website. Among the test participants, the cancer did not come back for 73 per cent. Dr Iain Foulkes from Cancer Research UK stressed that timing is important in treating cervical cancer. “The simple act of adding induction chemotherapy to the start of chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer has delivered remarkable results in this trial.” Also read: Cervical Cancer: Experts talk about preventive measures. A must-read for all women Two already approved chemotherapy medicines were used, which are affordable and easily available, which makes the test treatment significant. “This is the biggest improvement in outcome in this disease in over 20 years,” Dr Mary McCormack, the lead investigator of the trial from University College London’s Cancer Institute and University College London Hospital said. “I’m incredibly proud of all the patients who participated in the trial; their contribution has allowed us to gather the evidence needed to improve treatment of cervical cancer patients everywhere,” Cancer Research UK quoted her as saying. Also read: What is cervical cancer? Expert answers as spotlight turns to disease after Poonam Pandey's death stunt As per data from WHO, 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 350,000 deaths were reported across the world in 2022. Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed and treated at the early stages. Cost-effective preventive strategies include prophylactic vaccination and screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions. (With inputs from agencies)

Cervical cancer treatment breakthrough that can cut risk of death by 40 per cent found

The Communist Party Congress in China is ready to hand President Xi Jinping, a third five-year term. In that backdrop, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has highlighted the importance of cooperation with China especially on issues such as climate change and global health.

Blinken stresses cooperation with China on climate, global health

Co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and philanthropist Bill Gates called on South Korea to expand aid and take a more active role in global health, collaborating with his foundation to enhance the battle against diseases.

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Gates landed in South Korea after midnight on Monday to sign a contract and discuss their joint efforts to combat infectious illnesses, increase health equity, and secure global health.

Gates asserted that Korea "is positioned to be a leader in this endeavour" and cited its backing of multilateral global health programmes like a $200 million donation to the COVAX vaccine-sharing programme.

Gates also emphasised the nation's strengths in the production of vaccines, diagnostics, research and development, and diagnostics.

Prior to the address, he met with Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly, and other MPs. They mostly discussed ways to increase health cooperation and specifics on what he believes should be a larger role for South Korea.

During the discussions, Gates demanded more financing for organisations that support impoverished countries' health conditions and prevent pandemics, and he questioned if South Korea would be able to increase its overseas donation to 1.3% of GDP.

Increased help was widely agreed upon, according to South Korean MPs, who also pledged to "take a leading role in responding to global pandemics by boosting its participation in CEPI funds starting next year." A foundation called the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations collaborates with public, business, nonprofit, and civil society organisations to create vaccinations to stave off future pandemics.

On Tuesday, Gates will also meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol.

(With inputs from agencies)

WATCH |&nbsp;South Korea's foreign labour crunch, older workers back in factories

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Co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and philanthropist Bill Gates called on South Korea to expand aid and take a more active role in global health, collaborating with his foundation to enhance the battle against diseases.

Co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and philanthropist Bill Gates called on South Korea to expand aid and take a more active role in global health, collaborating with his foundation to enhance the battle against diseases. "This is a crisis moment for global health. This is also a fantastic time for our foundation to strengthen partnership with Korea, providing great ideas for new tools and more resources to help those in need," Gates said in a speech at the National Assembly. Gates landed in South Korea after midnight on Monday to sign a contract and discuss their joint efforts to combat infectious illnesses, increase health equity, and secure global health. Gates asserted that Korea "is positioned to be a leader in this endeavour" and cited its backing of multilateral global health programmes like a $200 million donation to the COVAX vaccine-sharing programme. Gates also emphasised the nation's strengths in the production of vaccines, diagnostics, research and development, and diagnostics. Prior to the address, he met with Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly, and other MPs. They mostly discussed ways to increase health cooperation and specifics on what he believes should be a larger role for South Korea. During the discussions, Gates demanded more financing for organisations that support impoverished countries' health conditions and prevent pandemics, and he questioned if South Korea would be able to increase its overseas donation to 1.3% of GDP. Increased help was widely agreed upon, according to South Korean MPs, who also pledged to "take a leading role in responding to global pandemics by boosting its participation in CEPI funds starting next year." A foundation called the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations collaborates with public, business, nonprofit, and civil society organisations to create vaccinations to stave off future pandemics. On Tuesday, Gates will also meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH | South Korea's foreign labour crunch, older workers back in factories

Bill Gates calls on South Korea to expand its support for global health

According to one of the most thorough research on long-term COVID to date, one in eight people who contract coronavirus experience at least one long-lasting symptom.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been more than 500 million coronavirus infections reported worldwide. As a result, there is growing worry regarding the long-lasting symptoms experienced by those with long-term Covid.

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However, nearly no research has compared long-term Covid patients with those who have never been infected, leaving the possibility open that some of the health issues may not have been brought on by the virus.

Over 76,400 persons in the Netherlands were invited to respond to a questionnaire online about 23 typical long-Covid symptoms for a recent study that was published in The Lancet journal.

The questionnaire was completed 24 times by each participant between March 2020 and August 2021.

Over 4,200 of them (or 5.5%) reported catching Covid at that time.

Three to five months after contracting Covid, more than 21% of those who had it had at least one new symptom that had significantly worsened.

The study documented symptoms both before and after a Covid infection, which helped the researchers narrow down exactly what was caused by the virus.

It was discovered that typical long-term Covid effects include weariness, loss of taste and smell, generalised chest pain, breathing problems, and muscle soreness.

“Major advance”&nbsp;

Aranka Ballering of the Dutch University of Groningen, one of the study's authors, described extended Covid as “an important problem with an increasing human toll”.

We were able to account for symptoms that may have been a result of non-infectious disease health aspects of the pandemic, such as stress caused by restrictions and uncertainty, by examining symptoms in a control group of people who were not infected with SARS-CoV-2 and in people both before and after infection, the researcher said.

The study's weaknesses, according to its authors, include the fact that it did not cover later variations like Delta or Omicron and did not gather data on specific symptoms like brain fog, which is now recognised as a typical symptom of long Covid.

Future research “should include mental health symptoms” like despair and anxiety, as well as elements like brai&nbsp;fog, insomnia, and a sensation of malaise after even light exertion, according to Judith Rosmalen, a different study author.

"Encouragingly, emerging data from other studies" suggests there is a lower rate of&nbsp;long&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;in people who have been vaccinated or infected with the Omicron variant, they said in a linked Lancet comment.

(With inputs from agencies)

According to one of the most thorough research on long-term COVID to date, one in eight people who contract coronavirus experience at least one long-lasting symptom.

According to one of the most thorough research on long-term COVID to date, one in eight people who contract coronavirus experience at least one long-lasting symptom. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been more than 500 million coronavirus infections reported worldwide. As a result, there is growing worry regarding the long-lasting symptoms experienced by those with long-term Covid. However, nearly no research has compared long-term Covid patients with those who have never been infected, leaving the possibility open that some of the health issues may not have been brought on by the virus. Over 76,400 persons in the Netherlands were invited to respond to a questionnaire online about 23 typical long-Covid symptoms for a recent study that was published in The Lancet journal. The questionnaire was completed 24 times by each participant between March 2020 and August 2021. Over 4,200 of them (or 5.5%) reported catching Covid at that time. Three to five months after contracting Covid, more than 21% of those who had it had at least one new symptom that had significantly worsened. The study documented symptoms both before and after a Covid infection, which helped the researchers narrow down exactly what was caused by the virus. It was discovered that typical long-term Covid effects include weariness, loss of taste and smell, generalised chest pain, breathing problems, and muscle soreness. “Major advance” Aranka Ballering of the Dutch University of Groningen, one of the study's authors, described extended Covid as “an important problem with an increasing human toll”. We were able to account for symptoms that may have been a result of non-infectious disease health aspects of the pandemic, such as stress caused by restrictions and uncertainty, by examining symptoms in a control group of people who were not infected with SARS-CoV-2 and in people both before and after infection, the researcher said. The study's weaknesses, according to its authors, include the fact that it did not cover later variations like Delta or Omicron and did not gather data on specific symptoms like brain fog, which is now recognised as a typical symptom of long Covid. Future research “should include mental health symptoms” like despair and anxiety, as well as elements like brai fog, insomnia, and a sensation of malaise after even light exertion, according to Judith Rosmalen, a different study author. "Encouragingly, emerging data from other studies" suggests there is a lower rate of long Covid in people who have been vaccinated or infected with the Omicron variant, they said in a linked Lancet comment. (With inputs from agencies)

Long COVID symptoms affect 1 In 8, suggests Lancet Study

The city of New York registered its first case of Polio last month. Following which, the New York State Department of Health launched a wastewater surveillance, among other notable efforts, to look for the root cause of the virus.&nbsp; According to the New York State department of Health, the <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/2022-08-01_polio.htm">results </a>confirmed the presence of the polio virus in the wastewater samples collected from Rockland County in June. Since then, Health officials have been urging residents to get themselves vaccinated against the virus.&nbsp;

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The discovery of the disease from wastewater samples collected in June means the virus was present in the community even&nbsp;before the Rockland county adult’s diagnosis was made public on July 21. This marks the return of the virus in the US after nearly a decade.

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an emailed statement that the presence of the virus in wastewater indicates there may be more people in the community shedding the virus in their feces.&nbsp;

However, the CDC added there have been no new cases identified, and that it is not yet clear whether the virus is actively spreading in New York or elsewhere in the United States.

Laboratory tests also confirmed the strain in the case is genetically linked to one found in Israel, although that did not mean the patient had travelled to Israel, officials added.

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As per reports, the patient had started exhibiting symptoms in June, when local officials asked doctors to be on the lookout for cases.

There is no cure for polio, which can cause irreversible paralysis in some cases, but it can be prevented by a vaccine made available in 1955.

Polio is often asymptomatic and people can transmit the virus even when they do not appear sick. But it can produce mild, flu-like symptoms that can take as long as 30 days to appear.&nbsp;

It can affect individuals at any age, but most commonly affects children aged three and younger.

New York officials have said they are opening vaccine clinics to help unvaccinated residents get their shots. Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is the only polio vaccine that has been given in the United States since 2000, according to the CDC. It is given by shot in the leg or arm, depending on the patient’s age.

The polio vaccine developed by Dr Jonas Salk in the 1950s was a scientific breakthrough to tackle the global scourge. The United States has not seen a polio case in the country since 1979.

(With inputs from agencies)

The city of New York registered its first case of Polio last month. Following which, the New York State Department of Health launched a wastewater surveillance, among other notable efforts, to look for the root cause of the virus.

The city of New York registered its first case of Polio last month. Following which, the New York State Department of Health launched a wastewater surveillance, among other notable efforts, to look for the root cause of the virus. According to the New York State department of Health, the results confirmed the presence of the polio virus in the wastewater samples collected from Rockland County in June. Since then, Health officials have been urging residents to get themselves vaccinated against the virus. The discovery of the disease from wastewater samples collected in June means the virus was present in the community even before the Rockland county adult’s diagnosis was made public on July 21. This marks the return of the virus in the US after nearly a decade. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an emailed statement that the presence of the virus in wastewater indicates there may be more people in the community shedding the virus in their feces. However, the CDC added there have been no new cases identified, and that it is not yet clear whether the virus is actively spreading in New York or elsewhere in the United States. Laboratory tests also confirmed the strain in the case is genetically linked to one found in Israel, although that did not mean the patient had travelled to Israel, officials added. As per reports, the patient had started exhibiting symptoms in June, when local officials asked doctors to be on the lookout for cases. There is no cure for polio, which can cause irreversible paralysis in some cases, but it can be prevented by a vaccine made available in 1955. Polio is often asymptomatic and people can transmit the virus even when they do not appear sick. But it can produce mild, flu-like symptoms that can take as long as 30 days to appear. It can affect individuals at any age, but most commonly affects children aged three and younger. New York officials have said they are opening vaccine clinics to help unvaccinated residents get their shots. Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is the only polio vaccine that has been given in the United States since 2000, according to the CDC. It is given by shot in the leg or arm, depending on the patient’s age. The polio vaccine developed by Dr Jonas Salk in the 1950s was a scientific breakthrough to tackle the global scourge. The United States has not seen a polio case in the country since 1979. (With inputs from agencies)

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