COVID PPE failures left health care workers and patients at risk: What lessons the government needs to learn
The latest report published as part of the COVID-19 inquiry has found the UK was not adequately prepared for a pandemic.
Jul 22, 2026
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Equipment and Supplies: News and Research on Protective Devices
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The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses
Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back. His malaria vaccination appointment at a clinic in central Cameroon was too important ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: Heath authorities
The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little more than one month after it was declared, health authorities said Friday.
Jun 26, 2026
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Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienced a heat-related illness
Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.
Jun 26, 2026
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Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices
Unintentional injuries kill more than 7,000 children ages 1–19 in the U.S. each year—close to 20 deaths per day. Injuries are the leading cause of child death, and these injuries are often preventable.
Jun 24, 2026
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year: Red Cross
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo has yet to peak and could take a year to contain, the Red Cross warned Tuesday, amid mounting warnings of dangerous gaps in the response.
Jun 16, 2026
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Mosquito nets remain a powerful weapon against malaria—but research warns their long-term effectiveness is under threat
A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria cases by up to 68%—but highlights challenges that threaten to undermine their long-term impact.
Jun 14, 2026
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Laryngeal mask safe for pediatric adenotonsillectomies
A laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a review published in the European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, ...
Jun 1, 2026
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WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak
The WHO said Tuesday it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
May 19, 2026
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Experts call on WHO to revisit its approach to airborne risk in light of hantavirus outbreak
With three people dead and 11 cases from the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, UMD's internationally renowned expert on airborne viruses, Dr. Don Milton, joins public health colleagues in an opinion piece in the ...
May 13, 2026
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