by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the WHO are advancing discussions to launch a clinical trial testing Ebola vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus amid a rapidly spreading outbreak.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
A senior NHS doctor has criticized the health service’s management of transplant operations, citing staff burnout, cancelled procedures, and stagnant transplant numbers over three decades.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention drug given twice yearly, has shown extraordinary efficacy in clinical trials but faces mixed reviews during its rollout in Uganda due to distribution challenges and pricing concerns.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
Eye experts warn people to watch for vision damage from eclipse exposure, with symptoms including blurred vision, dark spots, and light sensitivity. Around 70 people suffered sight damage from the 1999 UK eclipse.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to approximately a million young people, particularly those entering university or residential colleges, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Health
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is advocating for fertility and gynaecology services to be separated from maternity units after experiencing distress during a hospital appointment.