4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (234+ words) Hong Kong health authorities report investigating two confirmed mpox (aka monkeypox) cases, and strongly urged high-risk target groups to receive Mpox vaccinations. Details on the two cases are as follows: The second case involves a 28-year-old male who developed papules…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (164+ words) The response to the Ebola epidemic continues in six provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 61 health zones affected. According to the situation report of September 6, 2026, Ituri remains the main focus of the epidemic, while a new health zone…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (353+ words) Bhutan’s remarkable progress toward malaria elimination reflects decades of sustained political will, community engagement, and evidence-based strategy. In 1994, the country reported nearly 40,000 malaria cases and 62 deaths. Through integrated surveillance, strong leadership, and targeted vector control, Bhutan has reduced malaria by…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (453+ words) The Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, Dr. Samuel-Roger Kamba, officially launched the vaccination against Ebola virus disease in the city of Kisangani, capital of Tshopo province, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. This vaccination campaign comes as health authorities strengthen…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (298+ words) One hundred days ago, the Government of the DRC declared the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak following confirmation of the Bundibugyo virus. WHO subsequently declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, followed by Africa CDC’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (478+ words) According to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ministry of Health (MOH), since the outbreak was declared on 15 May and through August 20, 2026, a total of 5,375 confirmed cases and 2,557 deaths have been reported in the DRC, representing a case fatality…...