Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.
Tag: Epidemics
In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic
In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.
U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox
The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.
Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries
Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.
Was It Really a Hot Zone Summer?
From Covid to dengue, viral outbreaks seemed to be popping up all over. But maybe Americans are just more attuned to threats now.
W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa
The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak.
Cholera Deaths Soar Worldwide Despite Being Easily Preventable
Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said.
The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio
In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.
No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox
The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care.
Thailand Confirms First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Strain, Clade 1b
The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in Sweden raised concerns about a wider outbreak.