Health

A woman infected with Bundibugyo ebolavirus has been evacuated from Nigeria to Switzerland for treatment as health authorities continue contact tracing

A nurse was killed and another health worker was severely injured while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The first known human Shamonda virus infection was reported in France in a patient who died in early October

Singapore has begun distributing two-pack N95 or equivalent masks to eligible residents, with collection available at community clubs and selected public locations

WHO is seeking more information after a Russian laboratory worker died of severe pneumonia amid initial reports of possible pneumonic plague

Sunshine, walking the streets, healthy food, nature and good sleep: a new ranking by Time Out examined dozens of destinations around the world and placed this city in first place

The CDC's latest Green Sheet data shows which cruise ships earned perfect inspection scores and which came closest to failing sanitation checks

A large-scale global study shows significant gaps between countries in cholesterol levels and the associated complications of the disease

The World Health Organization warns eclipse viewers that improper eye protection can cause permanent damage, urging travelers to use certified solar viewing equipment

Authorities in Italy are issuing a sun warning for large parts of the country. Tourists have been warned not to drink water from the famous fountains

A large-scale global study shows significant gaps between countries in cholesterol levels and the associated complications of the disease

The public service available in many Italian cities may save you time, money, and heartache in the event of a medical problem during your vacation

Etihad and Abu Dhabi tourism authorities have launched free medical insurance coverage for eligible international visitors through 2026

The three New York City passengers aboard the MV Hondius are among the travelers being closely monitored following the hantavirus outbreak scare. NY Health Commissioner: "At this point, we do not know how long these individuals will stay in Nebraska and whether or when those individuals will return to New York. Currently, the risk to New Yorkers remains extremely low"

The unusual hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch expedition ship MV Hondius has raised difficult questions about disease preparedness at sea, human transmission risks, and how modern cruise ships respond when rare infections emerge far from land

The WHO confirmed eight reported hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, while stressing the rare outbreak does not spread like COVID or influenza

Airlink has also confirmed that the deceased Dutch national infected with the hantavirus had flown from Saint Helena to Johannesburg aboard an Airlink flight before boarding a KLM aircraft to fly to Amsterdam

WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"

Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates

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