Issue hampers effort to exploit mRNA technology’s promise in tackling deadly viral outbreaks
Yoav Gallant says ‘safe return’ of 60,000 Israelis displaced due to Hizbollah attacks should also be a goal
Wealthy world must help Africa prevent a potential regional health catastrophe
WHO reviews Niger trial as issue highlights dilemma over threat of ‘superbugs’
Authorities are rushing to contain latest outbreak fuelled by a more dangerous type of the virus
Leading producer says it needs orders to ramp up supply with outbreaks surging in central and east Africa
Global health body calls for action to tackle ‘very worrying’ outbreak of highly transmissible virus
Health organisation says the risk of transmission is high because of ‘the very dire situation with water sanitation’
Researchers are trying to tackle the threat before nature’s ‘flying needles’ become more prevalent and resistant to prevention
Alcohol, food, tobacco and fossil fuel sectors oppose efforts to target conditions linked to 2.7mn deaths a year, warns WHO
A new WHO survey suggests that they are more exposed than men to superbugs
Fatalities increasing in many parts of world less successful in reducing dangerous pollutants, says research
‘There’s a global labour failure through the mismatch in demand and the supply from the education system’
WHO appeals for aid for over 9,000 patients in need of urgent treatment
Experts warn better data is required to drive policy as debilitating condition reduces workforce
Global health experts call for curbs on online marketing to protect teens from marketing of ‘harmful products’
WHO member states are struggling to agree the terms of the first global treaty to deal with the threat of another Covid-19
Officials warn weaknesses in surveillance will hinder vaccine development as countries struggle to agree accord
Divisions between richer and poorer nations threaten progress on talks as Lancet study shows scale of Covid toll
Research shows urgent need for policies to encourage weight loss and cut disease risk
New molecule proves effective in animals against several drug-resistant bacteria
Chair of 100 Days Mission warns of huge economic cost if world cannot act swiftly to tackle pathogens
Shots will be given to children in Cameroon as part of rollout of up to 30mn jabs across continent
Added screening at Kerem Shalom could allow doubling of support flowing into strip, say authorities
Health body’s concern reflects heightened vigilance over signs of disease outbreaks since Covid pandemic
