Rwanda Closes Borders as Ebola Spreads to Goma in DR Congo
Rwanda shuts border crossings with the DRC following an Ebola case in Goma, as the WHO declares an international public health emergency amid a dangerous strain outbreak.
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MV Hondius Docks in Rotterdam Following Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius cruise ship arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection and crew quarantine following a hantavirus outbreak on board.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern due to the Bundibugyo virus.
Canadian Cruise Passenger Tests Presumptively Positive for Hantavirus
A Canadian cruise passenger in British Columbia has tested presumptively positive for hantavirus following an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius.
World Hypertension Day 2026: Prioritizing Heart Health to Combat the “Silent Killer”
On World Hypertension Day 2026, we examine the dangers of the “silent killer” and the critical importance of blood pressure control for heart health in the Chinese mainland and beyond.
Climate and Urbanization: Understanding the Surge in Zoonotic Diseases
Professor Li Dongzeng explains how global warming, ecological shifts, and urbanization are accelerating the spillover of zoonotic viruses like hantavirus to humans.
Global Experts Call for Strengthened Cooperation in Breast Healthcare
Experts at the 23rd World Congress on Breast Cancer and Breast Healthcare in Tianjin emphasize the need for international collaboration to improve screening and precision medicine.
WHO Revises MV Hondius Hantavirus Cases to 10 as Crew Head to Quarantine
The WHO has updated the number of hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius to 10, with three deaths reported. The rare Andes strain is not considered a pandemic threat.
Africa CDC Convenes Urgent Meeting as Ebola Outbreak Hits DR Congo and Uganda
Africa CDC has convened an urgent regional meeting following an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province and a confirmed imported case in Uganda.
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius: Expert Guidance on Prevention and Safety
Following a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, Prof. Li Tongzeng provides critical expert guidance on preventing infection and managing health risks.
Hantavirus Alert: Expert Insights Following Cruise Ship Outbreak
Following hantavirus infections on the MV Hondius cruise ship, Professor Li Dongzeng provides essential guidance on prevention and managing the risk.
Africa CDC Confirms Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri Province
Africa CDC confirms an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province with 246 suspected cases, triggering urgent cross-border health coordination.
APHRC Marks 25 Years with Launch of Ulwazi II Knowledge Hub in Nairobi
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) celebrates 25 years by unveiling the Ulwazi II Knowledge Hub in Nairobi to foster an African-led knowledge system.
Global Health: Former US CDC Chief Calls for Collaboration Over Competition
Former US CDC director Tom Frieden argues that global health is a win-win situation, urging collaboration over competition to drive economic growth and stability.
Health as a Win-Win: Former CDC Chief Urges Global Collaboration
Former US CDC chief Tom Frieden advocates for global health collaboration, arguing that health is a win-win situation that strengthens economies and reduces international tensions.
WHO Reports No Evidence of Broad Hantavirus Outbreak
The World Health Organization states there is no sign of a broader hantavirus outbreak, despite ongoing quarantines in the United States.
WHO Reports Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Cruise Ship
The WHO has reported nine cases of Andes virus hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with passengers currently being monitored in Spain.
MV Hondius Outbreak: Shedding Light on the Rare Andes Hantavirus
Following a rare hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, health experts are clarifying the risks and uniqueness of the Andes virus (ANDV).
MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: Understanding the Risks of the Andes Virus
An outbreak of the Andes virus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has brought hantavirus back into the spotlight, highlighting the rare potential for human-to-human transmission.
MV Hondius Cruise Ship: Over 90 Passengers Evacuated Following Hantavirus Outbreak
Over 90 passengers have been evacuated from the Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius in the Canary Islands, with final repatriation flights completed by Sunday.