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South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season

South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season

Government plans to carry out inspections, implement disease-control measures at layer chicken and duck farms by Feb. 20

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Cholera kills 12 in Mozambique within 24 hours, as cases spike in Malawi
31.01.2026

Cholera kills 12 in Mozambique within 24 hours, as cases spike in Malawi

Tete Province has become epicenter of outbreak, with death toll more than doubling in recent days and 87 new cases recorded in 24 hours, according to Directorate of Public Health data

WHO says regional, global risk from Nipah virus in India remains low
31.01.2026

WHO says regional, global risk from Nipah virus in India remains low

2 confirmed cases in West Bengal under hospital care, says UN agency; no additional cases reported

US health secretary says administration cracking down on health care fraud
29.01.2026

US health secretary says administration cracking down on health care fraud

Robert F. Kennedy says government clawing back Medicaid, Medicare fraud funds, while Dr. Oz flags medical fraud in California

Probe launched as expired vaccines given to over 250 in Spain’s Basque Country
29.01.2026

Probe launched as expired vaccines given to over 250 in Spain’s Basque Country

Basque health minister confirms doses administered; no health risks, adverse effects observed in recipients

AstraZeneca to invest $15B in China through 2030
29.01.2026

AstraZeneca to invest $15B in China through 2030

British drugmaker's largest investment in China announced during UK Premier Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing