Africa
A nurse was killed, and another health worker was severely injured on Saturday after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) eastern Tshopo province, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Nurse Killed in Attack on Ebola Responders in DRC
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United States of America
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Thursday against Pfizer and its CEO, Albert Bourla, alleging the drugmaker misled consumers about the safety and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida Sues Pfizer Over COVID-19 Vaccine Safety, Transmission Claims
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Medicine & healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday terminated a $766 million contract with Moderna for developing an mRNA-based vaccine against potential pandemic viruses, including H5N1 bird flu, which included $176 million awarded in July 2024 and $590 million in January 2025.
Trump Admin Cancels $766M Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
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Diseases & conditions
According to a University of Sydney study published in the journal PLOS Biology on Friday, a protein produced in the lungs called LRRC15 can stick to the COVID virus to form a natural protective barrier to block infection, which could explain why different people suffer from different severities of the disease, or not at all.
Australian Study: Lung Protein May Prevent COVID
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United Kingdom
The LGBT online dating app Grindr agreed to pay £26 million ($35.1 million) to settle a U.K. lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that it shared users' sensitive personal information, including their HIV status, with advertising companies, according to a U.S. regulatory filing.
Grindr to Pay £26M Over UK HIV Data-Sharing Claims
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Dengue
The Brazilian municipality of Rio de Janeiro has declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak of dengue fever and announced special measures to contain the illness, just as tourists and revelers flock to the city for Carnival celebrations, which kicks off Friday evening.
Brazil: Dengue Outbreak Prompts Public Health Emergency
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