The Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (GHID-KCCR) at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) has hosted researchers from Cameroon, Guinea, and ...

A MUTANT flu strain that has only been spotted in animals, is now “spreading undetected” humans, leading scientists have warned. The strain, dubbed “influenza D”, is mainly ...

Closely related to Ebola, the Marburg virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. With no widely ...

The health organization issued a “Level 2” advisory for the archipelago, urging U.S. travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” when visiting the island republic. (Credit: Getty Images) According to ...

Here’s why we’re seeing so many cases now, and what to know about the risks of infection. By Dani Blum and Teddy Rosenbluth In 2025, the United States reported the highest number of measles cases in ...

Health officials in Florida are urging vigilance as measles cases increase, particularly in Collier County. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can be dangerous for young children and ...

The internet has been abuzz with "Nipah virus" after two cases were recently identified in health care workers in India. Could this be our next COVID-19? The World Health Organization named it a ...

WASHINGTON — Several Asian countries have introduced or reinforced precautionary screening measures at airports for Nipah virus after two confirmed cases in India. The World Health Organization said ...

India is moving quickly to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in the eastern state of West Bengal after two cases were confirmed by the federal health ministry. Nearly 200 people have been quarantined ...

Measles is a highly infectious respiratory virus that causes a red rash. Other symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Measles can lead to severe complications, including ...

A deadly Nipah virus has been reported in India, involving two cases among nurses and prompting increased passenger screenings at airports to contain possible outbreaks and prevent spreading beyond ...