Global Health

KINSHASA — Ebola clinic attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo are intensifying concerns among humanitarian organizations and health officials. This is because growing misinformation, panic and anger continue disrupting emergency response operations across affected communities. Several treatment centers handling suspected Ebola patients were attacked within days after the outbreak

UK Advisers Recommend Limited Prostate Cancer Screening Scientific advisers in the United Kingdom have recommended restricting routine prostate cancer screening to a very small group of men considered to be at exceptionally high genetic risk of developing the disease. The proposal follows an extensive review. The review evaluated whether widespread

Conflict and Ebola Create a Dangerous Emergency in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly deteriorating health emergency as the Ebola outbreak spreads through regions already destabilized by armed conflict and mass displacement. The World Health Organization has warned that the combination of violence, limited humanitarian

Therapists across the United States are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools designed to record therapy sessions, transcribe conversations, and automatically generate clinical notes. Moreover, the rise of AI therapy note-taking highlights how technology is changing the way mental health professionals manage documentation. Supporters of the technology argue that these systems

Fear and Misinformation Complicate Ebola Response Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing growing fear as the Ebola outbreak expands across heavily populated areas. These areas are already struggling with insecurity and fragile healthcare systems. Residents in Ituri and North Kivu provinces say misinformation about the virus remains

The United States has introduced enhanced health screening procedures for travelers arriving from parts of Africa affected by the recent Ebola outbreak. The measures require certain inbound passengers to enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport. These new restrictions are part of a broader federal effort to reduce the

Recent outbreaks involving Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship have reignited anxiety among many Americans still affected by the emotional aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media platforms have rapidly amplified public concern. In particular, videos, memes, online debates, and internet

Millions of Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are expected to lose health coverage this year. This comes as rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies reshape the insurance landscape. New projections indicate the decline in enrollment could be substantially worse than originally anticipated. As

The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern after the virus continued spreading across eastern regions of the country and into neighboring Uganda. Health authorities say the declaration reflects the growing risk of regional transmission,

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the country’s eastern Ituri province. This raises concerns among regional and international health organizations about the possibility of cross-border transmission and additional infections in neighboring countries. The outbreak has already resulted in dozens of deaths