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Air France Flight Diverted Over Ebola Concerns

An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after authorities discovered a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had boarded in error. The diversion came amid U.S. entry restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Ebola, which has caused over 130 deat

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Kennedy Jr. Fires USPSTF Leaders Amid Panel Reforms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the chair and vice chair of the Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an influential panel that determines what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost to patients, according to letters sent earlier this month. The firings come as pa

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NHS Trust Sacks Staff Over Inappropriate Access to Attack Victims' Records

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has dismissed 11 employees and taken disciplinary action against a further 14 for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims from last year’s fatal attack. The incident on June 13, 2023, resulted in the deaths of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’M

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DR Congo Moves World Cup Prep Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. According to BBC , preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed more than 130 people. The World Health Or

Today 6:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Docks in Rotterdam

The MV Hondius , a Dutch cruise ship that experienced a deadly hantavirus outbreak during its voyage, has docked at its final destination in Rotterdam. Only crew members and medical staff were aboard for the last leg of the journey, as all passengers disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands. The po

May 18, 7:51 AM ET·2 min read

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FDA Drug Chief Høeg Departs Amid Leadership Shakeup

Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), is leaving her post as part of a broader leadership shakeup at the agency according to multiple reports. Høeg had served since December overseeing drug approvals. Her departure

May 15, 11:32 PM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Texas Hospital Settles for $10M, Will Open Detransition Clinic

Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the U.S., has agreed to create a clinic dedicated to helping transgender youth detransition back to their sex assigned at birth. This decision is part of a settlement agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the U

May 15, 7:20 PM ET·3 min read

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Three Poisoned by Mushrooms in Napa Amid California Outbreak

Three adults were hospitalized after consuming poisonous wild mushrooms foraged in Napa County, California, according to health officials. The individuals ate mushrooms from the Deer Park area over the weekend, though they were not county residents. The incident is part of a statewide outbreak that

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·2 min read

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NHS Staff Accessed Southport Victims' Records Inappropriately

Nearly 50 NHS staff members at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool accessed medical records of victims from the July 2024 Southport knife attack without authorization, a hospital trust has admitted. The data breach occurred shortly after the attack but was only revealed this week. The three patients affec

May 15, 8:56 AM ET·1 min read

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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. The outbreak, primarily affecting mining towns like Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia near borders with Uganda and South Sudan, has resulted in at least

May 15, 6:40 AM ET·3 min read

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UK Student Dies in Meningitis Outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that a student from Henley College in Oxfordshire has died due to suspected meningitis. Two pupils from different schools in Reading—Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School—and a junior school pupil from Westwood Farm Junior School are c

May 15, 6:40 AM ET·2 min read

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop for Third Year

U.S. overdose deaths fell by about 14% in 2025 to approximately 70,000 , marking the third consecutive year of decline and returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to preliminary government data released Wednesday. The declines were seen across various drug types, including fentanyl, cocaine, and

May 13, 7:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Grows to 11 Cases

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has grown to 11 confirmed cases, including three deaths among passengers and crew members. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there is no sign of a larger outbreak, but more cases may emerge due to the virus's long incu

May 13, 4:52 AM ET·2 min read

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NSW Warns Thousands on Dentist's Virus Exposure

Australian health authorities have issued an urgent warning to thousands of patients of a retired Sydney dentist, advising them to test for bloodborne viruses due to poor infection control practices at the clinic. According to BBC , The Guardian , and Daily Mail , Dr. William Tam's practice in Strat

May 13, 3:03 AM ET·1 min read

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Policy

PCOS Renamed PMOS for Better Diagnosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting more than 170 million women worldwide, has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) by patients and medical organizations. According to The Lancet , the name change aims to better reflect the condition's wide-ranging

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·1 min read

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UK NHS Faces Scrutiny Over Palantir Data Access

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has come under scrutiny after granting contractors from Palantir Technologies unlimited access to identifiable patient data on its Federated Data Platform (FDP), according to a report by the Financial Times. This move, which aims to improve healthcare services

May 12, 7:08 AM ET·2 min read

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18 Passengers Quarantined After Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

Eighteen passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship were flown back to the United States and placed in quarantine after an outbreak of Andes hantavirus. The CDC is monitoring 41 people across the U.S., including those who had been aboard the expedition cruise ship linked to several cases of the viru

May 11, 3:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak: MV Hondius Evacuation Complete

The evacuation of all passengers from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, was completed on Monday. Flights from Australia and the Netherlands transported remaining passengers to their home countries. According to Spanish health officials ci

May 11, 2:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Passengers Repatriated

Passengers and crew of the MV Hondius , a cruise ship hit by hantavirus, are being repatriated from Spain’s Canary Islands. Up to 150 people have started flying home aboard military and government planes, according to multiple reports. The complex operation involves passengers wearing blue medical s

May 11, 1:02 AM ET·3 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Evacuations Complete

The last two evacuation planes carrying passengers and crew from the MV Hondius , a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, have landed in the Netherlands. The final group of evacuees included six passengers and 19 crew members, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The evac

May 10, 4:07 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Paratroopers Aid Tristan da Cunha in Hantavirus Response

British paratroopers parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island, to deliver critical medical supplies in response to a suspected case of hantavirus . This marked the first time UK military personnel were deployed via parachute for humanitarian aid. A team from 16 Air

May 10, 12:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship

The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with approximately 150 passengers , is currently en route to the Canary Islands after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on May 4, noting seven infections and three deaths since early

May 9, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Makary Resigns as FDA Chief Amid Turmoil

Marty Makary has resigned from his position as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), concluding a tumultuous 13-month tenure marked by controversy and internal strife. According to multiple sources, including The Guardian , Reuters , and CBS News , Makary's departure follows clashe

May 9, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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CDC Criticized for Minimal Role in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has faced widespread criticism for its minimal involvement in addressing a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica. The outbreak began when a 70-year-old Dutch man fell ill and died aboard, with add

May 9, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Air France Flight Diverted Over Ebola Concerns

Kennedy Jr. Fires USPSTF Leaders Amid Panel Reforms