To tackle the ongoing high burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among people who inject drugs (PWID), WHO has set a specific incidence target among PWID of no more than two new infections per ...

Bile reflux gastritis (BRG) is a gastro-intestinal condition especially characterized by the reflux of bile into the stomach, further leading to mucosal inflammation along with various other clinical ...

Japan's AMR response from 2013 to 2025 focuses on surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and research ...

While the EIS program has likely been spared this time, the fact that its existence was in jeopardy at all highlights the ...

After a change in screening guidelines, the incidence increased across the state, surpassing the national trend. A new study ...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing faster in some low-income countries than elsewhere in the world, generating concerns ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry and wild water birds, posing significant global challenges due to its high mortality rates and economic impacts. Highly ...

The WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR), with its high population density, is recognised by epidemiologists as a critical ...

A waste-water surveillance network of just 20 international airports could quickly detect outbreaks of new diseases – and ...

Sepsis is a major global health issue causing one in five of the total deaths worldwide each year, yet it remains difficult to diagnose and treat effectively. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute ...