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Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history as they are “particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response,” the provincial governor said.
Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year.
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At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say
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WHO sees ‘encouraging signs’ in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging
The head of the U.N. health agency is hailing "encouraging signs" in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in one part of eastern Congo, while warning that case counts are rising fast in another as officials race to tamp down the virus.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, appeared before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doctor.
Paralyzed A’s minor leaguer Ryan Lasko leaves hospital more than two months after spinal-cord injury
Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital and will continue his recovery from home.
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Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders
An English judge issued a scathing report on Tuesday, blaming dysfunctional management and a "complete failure at all levels" to protect babies at the hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven newborns.