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Why has the Africa CDC confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province?

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about another resurgence of one of the world’s deadliest viral diseases.

15 May 2026-10:39
Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in $2.45 billion deal

Bayer has announced plans to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $2.45 billion, strengthening its position in the ophthalmology sector.

06 May 2026-11:08
Iran reports sharp fall in malaria cases, says elimination close

Iran says malaria cases have fallen sharply and that the country is close to eliminating local transmission, despite continued challenges linked to border crossings and environmental factors.

01 May 2026-12:52
Why 300 scientists are sounding the alarm on vaccines

Nearly 300 scientists from the Institut Pasteur and across the international research community have signed a collective appeal to reaffirm the critical importance of vaccination.

27 Apr 2026-12:21
Health influencer spreads false claim that nicotine cures neurological disorders

Nicotine, an addictive stimulant found in the tobacco plant, can increase the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain. But claims that the chemical is not addictive and can prevent or cure multiple neurological diseases -- such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and glioblastoma brain tumors -- are false. While scientists are exploring the potential effects of nicotine on cognition, experts say the assertions of curative properties are false.

19 Jul 2025-01:25
Turkish and European researchers to collaborate on brain diseases

Turkish and European researchers will collaborate on new projects aimed at treating brain diseases and improving patient care, as part of the EU Joint Program Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) global research initiative, News.az reports citing Anadolu agency.

24 Jan 2025-22:43
Nearly half of world population suffers from oral diseases - WHO

17 Nov 2022-20:13

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