Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
Aug 28, 2026
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Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Immunization Programs
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Armed conflict is linked to increased measles cases globally
Countries experiencing armed conflict tend to report more measles cases, and the elevated risk persists even a year after the fighting, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine. The study links armed conflict ...
Jun 25, 2026
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A report calls for the urgent transformation of the humanitarian system
Presented on May 20 in Geneva, the CHH-Lancet Commission report on health, conflict and forced displacement, co-chaired by the University of Geneva's Center for Humanitarian Studies, reveals that more than one-third of people ...
May 20, 2026
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DR Congo says latest Ebola outbreak is over
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday declared an end to the latest outbreak of Ebola, which has caused at least 34 deaths since August.
Dec 1, 2025
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Study shows a virtual nurse can persuade you to get vaccinated
Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health ...
May 9, 2025
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Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases
Pakistan on Monday began its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease, officials said.
Dec 16, 2024
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Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year
Pakistan detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country's tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year, officials said Wednesday.
Nov 20, 2024
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Study finds pandemic contribution from voluntary sector is 'under-valued'
A study has found that the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector played a "crucial" role supporting Greater Manchester communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout—but that their ...
Nov 5, 2024
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What makes a public health campaign successful?
The highest performing countries across public health outcomes share many drivers that contribute to their success. That's the conclusion of a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by ...
May 9, 2024
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Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Health initiatives in rural areas need to be geographically tailored, culturally anchored, and locally driven, academics argue.
Mar 4, 2024
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