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Global / International
110 live updatesPublic Health / Outbreaks
10 monitored sources in this section
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UK Health Security Agency
Latest 4UkAllPublic HealthGlobal Health
10 Sep
The number of people calling ambulances each day, with results published every week under the syndromic surveillance system.
10 Sep
Freshers urged to get vaccinated with 2 doses before term starts.
10 Sep
Statistical release in response to cases of Salmonella in England connected to the outbreak likely associated with imported eggs.
09 Sep
Mandatory surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HCAI), which include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Gram-negative bacteraemia such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Clostridioid...
Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care
2 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Workforce, Education & Practice
1 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Other Updates
1 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
United States
354 live updatesClinical Safety, Drugs & Alerts
9 monitored sources in this section
Trusted source
FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts
Latest 4UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
10 Sep
Medical Action Industries is correcting epidural kits containing recalled Huons Co. sodium chloride ampules.
03 Sep
Infinion CX Lead bodies may experience mechanical stress at the anchor site resulting in inadequate stimulation requiring lead explant and replacement.
03 Sep
Patients monitored on Portrait Mobile devices may be discharged (removed) from the Portrait monitoring system during an update to the Portrait Core Services software.
03 Sep
Removal of VentStar Resus Neo hoses due to the potential for cracks resulting in restricted ventilation or delayed therapy.
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
Latest 4UsAllPatient SafetyUs Core
10 Sep
09/10/2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, IDAHO is recalling 215 cases (6/4oz bags per case) of Broccoli Sprouts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly pe
08 Sep
September 4, 2026 Orlando, FL– FreshPoint of Orlando, FL., is issuing a voluntary recall of 1,093 units of specific lots of Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedge sandwiches due to an improperly declared allergen (eggs). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or lif
06 Sep
Made Fresh Salads Inc. of Bay Shore, NY is recalling all Ready to Eat Deli Style Salads and cream cheese, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and
04 Sep
Foods Alive Inc of Angola, IN, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened
Trusted source
FDA What’s New: Drugs
Latest 4UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
10 Sep
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. The FDA continues to evaluate sunscreen products to ensure that their active ingredients are safe and effective.
10 Sep
Your infant’s sensitive skin is vulnerable to serious burns. But sunscreen isn’t the answer. Infants are at greater risk than adults of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. The FDA recommends keeping newborns and babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight.
10 Sep
FDA's Office of Hematology Oncology Products is recruiting Medical Oncologists to serve in the dynamic, highly challenging, and innovative atmosphere of oncology drug development and research.
10 Sep
The following questions and answers provide more information on FDA’s regulatory actions on over-the-counter sunscreen.
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FDA What’s New: Vaccines, Blood & Biologics
Latest 4UsAllVaccines BiologicsUs Core
10 Sep
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) is hosting a virtual town hall to answer stakeholder questions related to gene therapy chemistry, manufacturing, and controls. This event is the first in a series to answer questions from stakeholders about ...
09 Sep
The public symposium is to discuss scientific topics related to the regulation of biologics and highlight science conducted at CBER will include presentations by experts from academic institutions, government agencies and research institutions.
09 Sep
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) is hosting a virtual town hall to answer stakeholder questions related to gene therapy chemistry, manufacturing, and controls. This event is the first in a series to answer questions from stakeholders about ...
09 Sep
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) is hosting a virtual town hall to answer stakeholder questions related to the clinical development of gene therapy products for rare diseases (excluding hematology/oncology products).
Public Health / Outbreaks
7 monitored sources in this section
Trusted source
CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases — Ahead of Print
Latest 4UsAllInfection ControlUs Core
10 Sep
O. F. Nwabor et al.
09 Sep
M. Mark-Carew et al.
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CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases — Expedited Articles
Latest 1UsAllInfection ControlUs Core
Other Updates
30 monitored sources in this section
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CDC Travel Health Notices
Latest 4GlobalAllPublic HealthUs Core
26 Aug
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits.
07 Aug
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
04 Aug
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling for humanitarian aid or emergency response.
03 Aug
Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Regulation, Quality & Compliance
11 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Workforce, Education & Practice
4 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care
8 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Home Health & Community Care
3 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Africa
36 live updatesPublic Health / Outbreaks
2 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Other Updates
9 monitored sources in this section
Trusted source
Amref Health Africa News
Latest 4AfricaAllCommunity HealthAfrica Global South
02 Sep
Uganda’s declaration as Ebola-free is an important public health milestone, but the bigger question is how… The post Uganda Is Ebola-Free, but the Work Is Not Over: A Q&A with Dr Patrick Kagurusi appeared first on Newsroom.
02 Sep
The Kenya Health Summit 2026 brought together representatives from all 47 counties, the national government, health professionals, development… The post Kenya Health Summit 2026: What it is, why it is happening, and everything you need to know appeared first on Newsroom.
01 Sep
26 August 2026, Nairobi, Kenya. Horizon 1000 opened in Nairobi with the consortium’s partners, bringing together… The post Amref Leads Kenya’s Horizon 1000 Drive to Advance Human-Centred AI in Primary Healthcare appeared first on Newsroom 1.
01 Sep
Amref Health Africa Champions a Lifelong Approach to Immunisation in Malawi Malawi has taken a major… The post How Amref Supported the Development of Malawi’s Life Course Immunisation Guideline appeared first on Newsroom 1.
Trusted source
South Africa NICD Alerts
Latest 4South AfricaAllPublic HealthAfrica Global South
09 Sep
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) invites members of the media to join us in commemorating four decades of cancer surveillance in South Africa and the contribution of the South African National Cancer Registry (NCR) to evidence-based public health policy. Established in 1986, the NCR, which is ...
09 Sep
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...
04 Sep
Between 29 December 2025 and 30 August 2026, 38 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 10 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae have been identified in South Africa. Most confirmed cases were reported from the Western Cape (84%; 32/38), followed by Limpopo (11%; 4/38) and Gauteng (5%; 2/38). Highl...
02 Sep
As we approach World Rabies Day on 28 September 2026, South African and global stakeholders are uniting behind the 2026 theme, ‘Stronger Together,’ which highlights a simple but powerful truth: rabies elimination is only possible when we work together. From communities and pet owners to veterinary and pa...
Europe
0 live updatesPublic Health / Outbreaks
1 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
Other Healthcare Updates
0 live updatesOther Updates
1 monitored sources in this section
No current updates available in this section yet.
