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Global / International

108 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

10 monitored sources in this section

1 active
Trusted source

UK Health Security Agency

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UkAllPublic HealthGlobal Health
03 Jul
Form: Measles, mumps or rubella (MMR) referral form

MMR diagnostic form (E8): PCR, genotyping and serology tests

02 Jul
Research: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2026

This weekly summary highlights changes in the number of people visiting GPs, going to emergency departments and calling NHS 111.

02 Jul
Guidance: Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL): user manual

Information for clinicians and referring laboratories about the range of tests offered by the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL).

02 Jul
Research: Sexually transmitted infections: London data

Reports presenting data since 2014 for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in London.

Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care

2 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Workforce, Education & Practice

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Updates

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

United States

362 live updates

Clinical Safety, Drugs & Alerts

9 monitored sources in this section

4 active
Trusted source

FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts

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UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
02 Jul
Breathing Circuit Set Correction: Hamilton Medical Updates Use Instructions for Breathing Circuit Set

The ventilator breathing circuits are intended to connect a ventilator to a patient tube or mask. Obstruction may result in inadequate ventilation.

02 Jul
Heart Pump Recall: Abiomed Removes Impella CP Sets with SmartAssist

Specific Impella CP Sets are out of specification; use may result in low purge pressure events from the onset of the case

02 Jul
Insulin Pump Recall: Insulet Removes Omnipod Pods

Certain Omnipod Pods may have a tear in the tubing that allows insulin to leak outside the Pod instead of being delivered to the body.

30 Jun
Implantable Marker Recall: Hologic Removes BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Markers due to Risk for Patient Complications

BioZorb Markers are implantable and used to mark soft tissue for procedures. They are being recalled after reports of patient complications.

Trusted source

FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts

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02 Jul
Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food Due to Potential Fraudulent Distribution of Product Which May Contain Foreign Material

FRANKLIN, Tenn., (July 2, 2026): Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs.

02 Jul
Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap

Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap because they may contain undeclared fish (tuna). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if t

01 Jul
Kao USA Voluntarily Recalls Some Lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kao USA Inc. (“Kao USA”) today issued a voluntary recall of select lots of its Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (8.5 oz and 33.8 oz) in the U.S. and Canada due to the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria.

01 Jul
Eunha Fisheries Co., LTD. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat, Soy, and Sesame in Certain Frozen Olive Flounder Sashimi Products

July 01, 2026 EUNHA FISHERIES CO., LTD., Busan, Republic of Korea, is recalling certain Sliced Korean Halibut and Flounder Sashimi products because the accompanying soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets contain wheat, soy, and sesame that were not declared in English on the individual condi

Trusted source

FDA What’s New: Drugs

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UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
04 Jul
LyfeUnit / www.lyfeunit.com - 725156 - 06/23/2026

Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded

02 Jul
FDA Alerts Health Care Providers to Cases of Neurologic Complications from General Anesthesia Linked to Genetic Variant in Patients of Maternal Venezuelan Ancestry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the safety of sevoflurane and other general anesthetics based on published scientific reports of unexpected catastrophic outcomes, including severe neurologic adverse outcomes and death, occurring in adult and pediatric patients.

02 Jul
FDA Listing of Authorized Generics

FDA Listing of Authorized Generics

02 Jul
Patient Education

Generic medications are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, and often cost less. To help educate patients about FDA’s rigorous review process, the economics of pricing, and related issues, FDA offers a range of educational materials, including videos, graphics, fact sheets,.

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FDA What’s New: Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

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02 Jul
FLUCELVAX

For active immunization of persons 4 years of age and older for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine.

02 Jul
Fluarix

For active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B virus contained in the vaccine. FLUARIX is approved for use in persons aged 6 months and older.

01 Jul
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Young Children with Sickle Cell Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent β thalassemia (TDT).

01 Jul
Expiration Date Extension for North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius) (Equine Origin) Lot CL6814 through December 31, 2026

This is to provide you with important information regarding Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius) (Equine Origin), commonly referred to as North American Coral Snake Antivenin. Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius) (Equine Origin) is indicated for treatment of envenomation by Micrurus fulvius fulvius (Eastern Coral

Public Health / Outbreaks

7 monitored sources in this section

2 active
Trusted source

CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases — Ahead of Print

Latest 4
UsAllInfection ControlUs Core
25 Jun
Chikungunya Outbreak, Cuba, July 2025

M. M. Perez et al.

25 Jun
Human Pulmonary Dirofilariasis,
North Queensland, Australia, 2023

K. Murray et al.

25 Jun
Investigation of Donor-Transmitted Strongyloides stercoralis Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients, United States, 2012–2024

K. R. Gainor et al.

25 Jun
Inconsistent Strategies to Mitigate the Effects of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, Europe

P. Böning et al.

Other Updates

30 monitored sources in this section

2 active
Trusted source

CDC Travel Health Notices

Latest 4
GlobalAllPublic HealthUs Core
25 Jun
Level 1 - Diphtheria in Haiti

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti.

15 Jun
Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are experiencing outbreaks of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the DRC other than those affected by the outbreak. Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda

11 Jun
Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk

04 Jun
Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada

Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink.

Trusted source

CDC MMWR

Latest 4
UsAllPublic HealthUs Core
18 Jun
Notes from the Field: Initial Public Health Response to a Measles Outbreak in a Close-Knit West Texas Community - January−February 2025

This report describes the public health response to a measles outbreak in a Texas community.

18 Jun
Notes from the Field: Case of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Home Device Used to Mix Powdered Infant Formula - United States, 2025

This report describes a case of Legionnaires disease in an infant who drank formula prepared using a formula mixing device and tap water.

16 Jun
Surveillance Summaries: Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Marine Toxins - Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, United States, 2011-2023

This report describes 402 foodborne disease outbreaks caused by marine toxins were reported to FDOSS. These outbreaks resulted in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death.

11 Jun
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Women Aged 18-49 Years - United States, 2021-2024

This report describes the risk posed by the current Ebola outbreak to the general U.S. population.

Regulation, Quality & Compliance

11 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Workforce, Education & Practice

4 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care

8 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Home Health & Community Care

3 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Africa

30 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

2 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Updates

9 monitored sources in this section

2 active
Trusted source

Amref Health Africa News

Latest 4
AfricaAllCommunity HealthAfrica Global South
02 Jul
Kenyans Protest Proposed US Ebola Facility

BBC World Service BBC World Service examines the debate surrounding the proposed US Ebola quarantine facility… The post Kenyans Protest Proposed US Ebola Facility appeared first on Newsroom.

02 Jul
Ebola Outbreak: The Response in Uganda

BBC World Service – Newsday Dr Patrick Kagurusi, Country Manager of Amref Health Africa in Uganda,… The post Ebola Outbreak: The Response in Uganda appeared first on Newsroom.

02 Jul
Ebola: US Ban on Travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘Not the Solution’Power imbalance at play in Kenya-US Ebola dealEbola: US Ban on Travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘Not the Solution’Power imbalance at play in Kenya-US Ebola deal

The Guardian Featured in The Guardian, Dr Githinji Gitahi argues that travel bans undermine global solidarity… The post Ebola: US Ban on Travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘Not the Solution’Power imbalance at play in Kenya-US Ebola dealEbola: US Ban on Travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘Not th...

02 Jul
Can the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Be Contained?

Al Jazeera English – Inside Story Dr Githinji Gitahi joins global health experts on Al Jazeera’s… The post Can the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Be Contained? appeared first on Newsroom.

Trusted source

South Africa NICD Alerts

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South AfricaAllPublic HealthAfrica Global South
30 Jun
Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 25 of 2026)

Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by the number of specimens from suspected cases that are received by the laboratory at the time of testing. Measles surveillance National measles surveillance has detected an increase in m...

29 Jun
Situational update on the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus (26 June 2026)

The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus that was declared on 15 May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, is ongoing. Additional cases continue to be reported in their respective countries, with one imported into a country outside Africa. On 24 June 2026, France reported its first ...

29 Jun
Diphtheria situational report (week 25 of 2026)

Between 29 December 2025 and 21 June 2026, 32 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, five probable cases and seven asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases (91%; 29/32) and all carriers were from the Western Cape, while two of the rem...

22 Jun
Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 24 of 2026)

Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by the number of specimens from suspected cases that are received by the laboratory at the time of testing. Measles surveillance National measles surveillance has detected an increase in m...

Europe

0 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Healthcare Updates

0 live updates

Other Updates

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.