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Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes Globally After Supply Milestone
Global cholera vaccine supply has increased, allowing resumption of preventive campaigns for the first time in over three years, starting in Mozambique. This follows shortages from surging cases; WHO urges more manufacturers to join efforts.
Over 600,000 cases reported last year, with deaths rising despite case decline.
WHO Lowers 2026 Global Health Emergency Funding Appeal to $1 Billion
WHO scaled down its 2026 emergency funding appeal to about $1 billion, one-third less than last year amid cutbacks. The appeal targets 36 emergencies, including 14 Grade 3 crises.
Deep funding cuts are disrupting global health services, warns WHO Director-General.
Breakthrough in Human Norovirus Research Enables Lab Growth
Researchers at Baylor overcame obstacles to grow human norovirus in intestinal enteroids using TAK-779, boosting replication dramatically. This allows consistent virus stocks for antiviral screening and vaccine development without patient samples.
Norovirus causes severe gastroenteritis, especially in vulnerable groups, with no approved vaccines yet.
MSK Reveals New Details on Thetis Cells for Immune Tolerance
MSK research details Thetis cells, discovered in 2022, which teach immune tolerance to gut microbes early in life. New findings identify progenitors and support therapeutic harnessing.
Work led by Yoselin Paucar Iza in Brown Lab.
Single-Nucleus Sequencing Illuminates Pancreatic Cancer Evolution
MSK used single-nucleus DNA sequencing on 137,000+ cells from 24 patients to reveal pancreatic cancer evolution. Findings could improve precision treatments for this hard-to-treat cancer with low survival rates.
Analysis covers primary tumors and metastases.
Polio Outbreak Declared in Malawi from Vaccine-Derived Virus
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 detected in environmental sample prompts outbreak declaration in Malawi. This follows recent global alerts on polio risks.
Vaccinations in Gaza set to resume Saturday to prevent outbreaks.
Diphtheria and Meningitis Suspected Fatal Cases in Nigeria
Suspected diphtheria and meningitis cases reported in Kano, Nigeria, with fatalities as of Feb 2. ProMED tracks this amid ongoing infectious disease alerts.
Highlights need for vigilance in emerging outbreaks.
Yellow Fever Cases in Colombia's Tolima Region
Yellow fever confirmed in Tolima, Colombia, fifth report this period. ProMED monitors vector-borne diseases globally.
Vaccination and control measures urged.
Susan G. Komen Highlights Breast Cancer Progress and 2026 Outlook
U.S. breast cancer deaths reduced via screening and treatment, but incidence rises; Komen research aided 30+ FDA drugs. Upcoming: oral therapies, liquid biopsies, antibody-drug conjugates for metastatic disease.
Five-year survival for all cancers hits 70%.
WHO Pre-Qualifies Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
WHO pre-qualified lenacapavir for HIV prevention, issuing guidelines for first eight countries to accelerate rollout. This new tool could transform the HIV epidemic trajectory.
Part of broader non-communicable disease advances.
Wegovy Obesity Drug Approved in China by Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gains approval in China, advancing obesity treatment globally. Offers weight management benefits amid rising health challenges.
Aligns with new WHO guidelines on GLP-1s for obesity.
Avian Influenza H5N1 Spreads in Taiwan Poultry
Highly pathogenic H5N1 detected in poultry in Taichung and Miaoli, Taiwan. Culling and monitoring underway as sixth report.
Global concern for zoonotic risks.