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‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo
A significant portion of deaths take place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track
Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.
Deadly strain of mpox sparks global health concerns - what you need to know
A new outbreak of the virus formerly known as monkeypox is sparking health warnings.
Gaza faces public health crisis with polio case found
Israel’s months-long war has destroyed key water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza.
Covid-19 will be with us forever, says flu expert
Dr Richard Webby says the virus is now a year-round issue.
Mpox explained: What you need to know about the latest variant
The WHO has declared mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years.
What you need to know about Mpox
The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Video | Corey Fleming
Sweden detects mpox variant for the first time outside Africa
A traveller was infected during a stay on the continent.
WHO declares global public health emergency
The spread of the virus in Africa has triggered action by the WHO.
Researchers look for links between song and culture
Researchers from 46 countries are looking at cross-cultural similarities in group singing.
First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared
The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.
The next pandemic is coming. Will we be ready?
FT: WHO member states are deadlocked over a global treaty to deal with the next Covid-19.
Healthcare experts discuss ‘Disease X’ at Davos
Disease X was coined by the World Health Organization in 2018.
Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings
It comes as the most prominent variant spread globally.
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
Coalition's WHO policy baffles public health expert
Public health academic cannot understand the Government’s 'incoherent' approach.
WHO asks China for details on surge of respiratory illness in children
New York Times: Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals have raised red flags.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
'Possibly carcinogenic to humans': Bombshell discovery about Diet Coke sweetener
Telegraph: Why you should think twice before reaching for a diet fizzy drink.
Shane Jones: World Health Organisation needs reform - not fattening
Opinion: Proposal for agency to be given binding legal powers over countries needs outing.
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
Covid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael Baker
He emphasised the need for caution in easing our few remaining protections.
No longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19
The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
Deadly virus outbreak prompts travel warning for these three destinations
No approved vaccines or antiviral treatments currently exist for the virus.
Scientists uncover new Covid origin clue
Expert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.
World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations
WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.
Covid conspiracy theories soar after report of origins
Each attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.