Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan?
Some experts lament the lack of bolder commitments in farming.
Infectious disease
Newborns face deadly infections amid superbug crisis
Clinicians are looking into the potential of probiotics to prevent infections.
WHO declares mpox global emergency
A more-deadly version of the virus is spreading fast through Africa.
Sheep and goat plague won’t halt production of feta, say Greek farmers
Producers insist they have enough milk despite culling of thousands of animals due to livestock virusGreek farmers have denied that production of feta cheese is likely to be hit hard by the outbreak of a deadly virus among goats and sheep that has led …
Whooping cough on the rise in Sweden [Advocacy Lab Content]
Whooping cough incidence in Sweden is on the rise. The Swedish chief epidemiologist advises parents to keep their babies away from people with cold symptoms – similar trends are now seen in other parts of Europe.
Ukraine’s health system is a symbol of resilience
“I marvel at the resilience of Ukraine’s health system, battered by war and yet still standing.”
Israeli strikes kill 7 civilians in West Bank, 2 journalists in Gaza
Unceasing violence looms over Palestinian territories amid escalating tensions with neighboring countries and growing international calls for Israel to respect international law.
Survey: Sweden struggles with high levels of hospital infections
Healthcare-associated infections seem to be much higher in Sweden than in most of Europe and the country needs to step up the combat against this problem, according to infectious disease experts.
Gaza faces imminent typhoid, cholera outbreak, health bodies warn
Lack of safe water and disruption to health and sanitation services are raising the threat of infectious disease outbreaks.
WHO chief scientist warns of endemic dengue in Europe, US
This will have a significant impact on Europe’s health systems, top professor says.
The Brief – Living online in wartime
When war goes online, disinformation spreads like wildfire and hate like an infectious disease. As a reporter covering war and conflict, recently, nearly on a daily basis, one is used to a deluge of images and videos depicting horrific scenes…
Europe on the frontline in the fight against AMR [Promoted content]
With collective determination, an open mindset and willingness to do things differently, Europe can set an example in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Huw Tippett, CEO of Shionogi Europe, calls for collective action ahead of the European Hea…