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South Africa pledges $5 million in Ebola response as outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million to Africa CDC for the regional response to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Lundbeck gets South Korea approval for Vyepti migraine prevention
Lundbeck said South Korea’s drug regulator granted marketing authorization for Vyepti, its migraine preventive for adults, supported by phase 3 SUNRISE trial data.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals said its CEO and CFO will take part in fireside chats at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in early June 2026. The company said webcasts will be available on its investor relations website.
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly closes with more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions
WHO says the 79th World Health Assembly closed in Geneva on 23 May 2026 after member states adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions, including updates on ethical recruitment of health workers, health economics, radiation protection and antimicrobial resistance.
WHO Western Pacific releases Avian Influenza Weekly Update #1046
WHO Western Pacific published its weekly avian influenza situation report for 22 May 2026, continuing regional surveillance of human and animal cases.
WHO warns of Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks in same-day Member State briefing
WHO used a Member State information session on 22 May 2026 to brief governments on active Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks. The agency said the Congo Ebola outbreak now poses a very high national risk and noted imported cases to Uganda, while separately continuing coordination on hantavirus cases tied to an international maritime setting.
Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is high-risk locally and regionally but still low-risk globally, even as the response intensifies.
FDA posts recall for Best Supplements Best Prices sexual enhancement supplement
The FDA posted a nationwide recall for WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules sold by Best Supplements Best Prices after lab analysis found undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil and flibanserin.
ECDC says it is supporting EU member states on the Andes hantavirus cruise-ship outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said it is supporting EU member states as the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius continues to evolve, with 12 reported cases and the ship now in Rotterdam for disinfection.
DuPage County reports first West Nile-positive mosquito batches of 2026
DuPage County health officials said the first mosquito batches of the 2026 season tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting residents to take prevention steps. The county said the positive pools were found in Roselle, Glendale Heights and Wheaton, and no human cases had been reported at the time of the release.
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Accelerating Action for Adolescent Health and Well-Being in a Changing World
PMNCH is promoting a WHA79 partner event in Geneva and online on adolescent health and well-being, backed by WHO, UNICEF and other global partners.
Galvanize Therapeutics gets FDA clearance for Aliya EX Generator
Galvanize Therapeutics said the FDA cleared its Aliya EX Generator for surgical ablation of soft tissue, setting up a limited U.S. commercial release and broadening its Aliya pulsed electric field platform.
AstraZeneca wins FDA approval for Baxfendy in hypertension, while Fasenra also gets a new U.S. use
AstraZeneca said the FDA approved Baxfendy for adults with hypertension not adequately controlled by existing medicines, and separately won a new U.S. indication for Fasenra in hypereosinophilic syndrome.
Saskatchewan Health Authority begins twice-daily service disruption reporting
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says emergency service disruption notices will now be posted twice daily, at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting May 19, 2026. The change follows a provincial directive announced April 30 and applies to temporary emergency service disruptions across SHA facilities.
West Berkshire Council warns residents about recalled children's craft and toy products containing asbestos
West Berkshire Council has urged residents to stop using some recalled children’s craft and toy products after officials said certain sand-based items were found to contain very low levels of asbestos. The council said outdoor play sand is not affected and directed households to check the government recall list.
CDC issues Ebola outbreak update for DRC and Uganda
CDC updated its Ebola response on May 18, saying it is expanding screening, traveler monitoring and entry restrictions for arrivals tied to the DRC and Uganda outbreak. WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, and Reuters reported one American tested positive after exposure in the DRC.
US moves to curb Ebola risk, says immediate risk to public is low
U.S. health officials have started enhanced screening and other precautions after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. CDC says the immediate risk to the general public in the United States remains low.
DuPage County reports first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus for 2026
DuPage County health officials said the first mosquito pools of 2026 to test positive for West Nile virus were found in Roselle, Glendale Heights and Wheaton. No human cases had been reported in the county at the time of the release.
Penobscot County HIV outbreak reaches 43 cases
Penobscot County’s HIV outbreak has reached 43 confirmed cases after two new April diagnoses, according to Maine CDC-linked reporting. Officials say the outbreak began in October 2023 and remains concentrated among people who inject drugs and people who are unhoused.
19 cases of Legionella infection linked to Kaiser Bay Area hospital
Officials and multiple outlets report that 19 Legionella infections are linked to Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, where additional water treatment measures were taken while investigators look for the source.
American Heart Association launches effort on emergency communication for cardiac and stroke response
The American Heart Association has launched a National EMS Week initiative to improve emergency communication for cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke response, with input from 13 cities and support from T-Mobile.
MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak reaches Rotterdam as case count rises
The MV Hondius has reached Rotterdam for disinfection after an Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship grew to 12 reported cases, according to ECDC. Canada also reclassified a presumptive-positive passenger as confirmed, while WHO and CDC continue to assess the broader public risk as low.
CDC moves to block Ebola entry after new DRC and Uganda outbreak developments
CDC said it is adding enhanced screening, traveler monitoring and entry restrictions after Ebola Bundibugyo outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda triggered a wider international response.
JED hosts congressional briefing on scalable mental health models in educational settings
The Jed Foundation said it held a May 14 congressional briefing on Capitol Hill about scalable mental health models for K-12 schools and higher education, with participants discussing federal support for student well-being.