WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Babies in 'Major Public Health Milestone'
The World Health Organization approves Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants.
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TB Testing Breakthrough: New Handheld Device Delivers Accurate Diagnosis Without Sputum Sample
Scientists have developed a new handheld tuberculosis diagnostic tool that delivers lab-level accuracy in under 30 minutes without requiring sputum samples — a breakthrough that could benefit millions of TB patients worldwide.
South Carolina's Measles Outbreak Officially Ends After Sickening Nearly 1,000 People — A U.S. Record
South Carolina has officially declared its nearly 200-day measles outbreak over after nearly 1,000 infections — setting a U.S. state record — while also driving a significant surge in vaccination rates.
CDC Delays Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation, Studies Warn of Hundreds of New Infections
The U.S. CDC has delayed its recommendation for infant hepatitis B vaccination, with studies warning the decision could lead to hundreds of new infections annually.
CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
The U.S. CDC has issued a health warning about drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Record-Breaking US Measles Outbreak Ends: Vaccination Rates Surge in South Carolina After Nearly 1,000 Cases
South Carolina officially ended its 200-day measles outbreak on April 27, with nearly 1,000 infections. Following the outbreak, vaccination rates in the region surged significantly, suggesting the public health crisis may have driven increased immunization awareness.