WHO freezes hiring, restricts travel after US withdrawal – POLITICO
The World Health Organization is freezing recruitment and slashing travel in response to the withdrawal of the U.S.,…
Infectious diseases
German farmers fear ‘massive’ hit from foot-and-mouth outbreak – POLITICO
The EU’s most recent FMD outbreak happened in 2011 in wild boar in Bulgaria. “The outbreak was managed…
Patient-centered innovation: Can Europe lead the way?
Since a young age growing up in Italy, the workings of the human body have fascinated me —…
Australia ‘poisoned me’ in 2022, Novak Djokovic says – POLITICO
In an interview with GQ published this week, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said he “had some health…
France reports first case of new mpox variant – POLITICO
Mpox clade Ib first emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a subtype of clade I,…
Which infectious disease is likely to be biggest emerging problem in 2025? | Health News
COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think it’s…
UK cases of deadly new mpox variant rise to 4 – POLITICO
The United Kingdom today reported an additional case of the new variant of mpox, an infectious viral disease…
A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise
CNN — Scientists in Germany say they’ve been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down…
Slovak health minister quits over government ‘support’ for anti-vaxxer’s Covid report – POLITICO
Shortly after his re-election last year, Prime Minister Robert Fico backed the initiative by the far-right Slovak National…