Health authorities are monitoring an isolated fatal case of Marburg virus in Uganda as the region simultaneously responds to an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

A study from Adelaide University found that incorporating structured exercise into cessation strategies can help smokers manage cravings and boost abstinence.

A report on an 11-year-old boy's death from rabies in Ontario highlights the necessity of immediate medical care following any direct contact with a bat. Experts warn that because bat bites may not leave visible traces, post-exposure prophylaxis is vital before symptoms emerge.

After contracting 38 parasitic cysts from a pork tapeworm in India, Lowri Denman has overcome a decade of neurological and psychiatric illness to advocate for others.

A Cardiff woman reveals her long-term battle with neurocysticercosis after medical imaging confirmed 38 parasites were residing in her brain.

A rare tick-borne virus is hitting historic levels in the U.S., posing a severe risk of permanent brain damage and death due to its rapid transmission speed.

Record-breaking temperatures across Europe are triggering a public health crisis and widespread infrastructure damage, from buckling autobahns to nuclear power limitations.

The Congolese government has implemented a ban on public assemblies in Kinshasa and three provinces to contain an Ebola outbreak. Opposition leaders are challenging the directive, characterizing the measure as a politically motivated effort to suppress planned protests.

With daily hospital admissions exceeding 1,000, Sri Lanka has mobilized its military to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites using drones.

A record-breaking heat wave has caused a surge in mortality in France and triggered infrastructure collapses and wildfires across Europe.

Santé Publique France reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths linked to the recent heatwave. Officials caution that this preliminary figure may rise.

Rome is deploying wearable health technology to monitor the vital signs and physical activity of elderly residents to protect them from extreme heatwaves.

Extreme heat has caused highway buckles in Germany, rail travel warnings, and a surge in emergency hospital admissions across the continent. Scientists indicate this heat is linked to climate change.

Public health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak as cases continue to rise. The response faces significant obstacles, including funding shortages, security concerns, and documented cases in Uganda.

Federal authorities confirmed the first H5 avian influenza cases on the Australian mainland after testing migratory seabirds. While no poultry cases exist, authorities have increased surveillance to protect native wildlife.