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Protecting Health-Care Workers: A Vital Imperative in Rwanda's Marburg Virus Outbreak and Beyond
Health-care workers in Rwanda are disproportionately affected by the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is highly virulent
Dozens Killed as Spanish Region Hit By Year's Worth of Rain in Eight Hours
At least 62 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in southeastern Spain
State and Industry Input Led U.S. Farm Agency to Relax Bird Flu Testing Order for Cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture weakened an emergency order last spring designed to prevent the spread of bird flu among the nation's dairy cattle
New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women
In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance
In Remote Eastern Congo, a New Mpox Variant Is Attacking Children
An earlier strain was concentrated among adult men. Now the virus is moving quickly between children and in many cases it is proving fatal
Bird Flu Suspected in Four Washington Farm Workers, CDC Sends Team
The infections would make Washington the sixth state to identify human cases this year
Kids Are Sucking Down Baby Food Pouches at Record Rates
Sales of food pouches — soft bags with plastic spouts for easy consumption — have increased 900% since 2010
Inside the Bungled Bird Flu Response, Where Profits Collide With Public Health
The vets who sounded the alarm have been silenced, some even fired, and won’t discuss their experiences on the record for fear of reprisals
Weight-Loss Drug Firm Accused of Prioritizing Profits After Halting Insulin Pen Production
Novo Nordisk’s decision will force people in developing countries to use outdated glass vials and syringes, warn campaigners
Fauci Looks Back
Anthony Fauci's memoir, On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service, is a book that begins with its ending.
Debate Erupts About How to Deploy Experimental Marburg Drugs and Vaccines in Rwanda
Rwandan government decides against a randomized vaccine trial recommended by WHO
United States Warns Israel to Boost Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza or Risk Losing Weapons Funding
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days