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31 Dec 2025

Yale reveals molecular structure of cholera flagella

Yale researchers imaged the molecular structure of Vibrio cholerae flagella in living bacteria. The study shows how flagella proteins sit inside a hydrophilic sheath and suggests the sheath helps the bacterium move and infect cells.

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28 Dec 2025

AI finds new target for monkeypox

Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify a viral protein called OPG153 that many antibodies bind. Laboratory tests and mouse studies confirmed the finding, which could help develop cheaper vaccines or antibody treatments.

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14 Dec 2025

Opioids and higher risk of C. diff infection

A new meta-analysis suggests people who take opioids have a higher chance of getting C. diff, a contagious gut infection that causes severe diarrhea and can be deadly. Doctors should weigh benefits and risks for each patient.

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10 Dec 2025

RSV can cause long-term problems after hospital care

A study found that adults hospitalised with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) often had lasting problems. Many patients experienced breathlessness and trouble with daily activities for months, and some stayed unwell for up to a year.

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27 Nov 2025

New AI tools for tuberculosis shown at lung health conference

Researchers presented four new AI approaches for detecting and monitoring TB at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Copenhagen (18–21 November). The tools include breath analysis, cough screening, vulnerability mapping and a chest X‑ray tool for children.

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23 Oct 2025

Senegal launches national response to Rift Valley fever

Senegal launched a nationwide, multisectoral response to a Rift Valley fever outbreak, announced at a press conference on 20 October in Dakar. By that date officials had tested 1,657 samples and confirmed 258 human cases.

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16 Sept 2025

PAHO issues first guide for tungiasis treatment

PAHO has published the first evidence-based guide to treat tungiasis, recommending low-viscosity dimethicone and warning against unsafe manual removal. The disease affects millions in Latin America, the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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6 Feb 2025

Marburg outbreak in Kigali, Rwanda

In July 2024 Rwanda detected its first Marburg outbreak in Kigali, starting among health workers. Authorities and the WHO led a fast response with genomic tests and treatments; most confirmed cases recovered and the outbreak ended in November.

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31 Oct 2024

Rwanda strengthens response to Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Rwanda reported a second Rift Valley Fever outbreak near the Tanzania border and has increased surveillance and livestock vaccination. Officials say lack of rapid diagnostic tests slows detection, while a human vaccine candidate enters Phase II trials.

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16 Oct 2024

WHO declares India and Pakistan free of trachoma

The World Health Organization confirmed that India and Pakistan are free of trachoma, a bacterial disease that can cause blindness. The achievement follows use of the SAFE strategy and continued public health work.

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