WHO hails Gaza polio campaign but warns on US pullout
The polio vaccination drive in Gaza is exceeding expectations, the WHO said Tuesday as it warned of the impacts of US funding cuts and pleaded for ramped-up medical evacuations.
Feb 25, 2025
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Viruses: News and Research on Picornaviridae
MeSH tree: B04.820.578.750
Urgent action needed to keep Europe polio-free, warn heads of ECDC and WHO Europe
An unusually high amount of poliovirus detections in several European countries in recent months has underscored the importance of keeping Europe polio-free, according to an editorial by European Centre for Disease Prevention ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds—a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
You've probably heard "Don't go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you'll catch a cold."
Dec 12, 2024
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Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland. What you need to know
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated—meaning a permanent reduction of the disease ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
Viruses have thrived in humans for tens of thousands of years, evolving to take advantage of the machinery of cells to replicate and survive inside us. Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms.
Nov 21, 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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Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw
Poland's health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this month.
Nov 18, 2024
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Scientists warn of hepatitis A risk in Philippine shellfish
Not much is known about the extent of hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.
Oct 11, 2024
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WHO plans second round of polio vaccinations in Gaza
The World Health Organization, or WHO, is negotiating with Israel for new ceasefires in the Gaza Strip to vaccinate children against polio for a second time.
Oct 7, 2024
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Polio's last stand: The global fight for eradication
Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease that has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries. Its history is complicated by changes in the way humans adapt and live, and advancements in prevention ...
Sep 19, 2024
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