June 05, 2026 10:51 pm
In a major technological breakthrough, scientists have developed a machine-learning approach to create universal vaccines that target entire viral families rather than single mutations.
June 05, 2026 2:37 pm
The work is in its early stages and the team is working on developing separate vaccines that could similarly tackle flu and Ebola.
May 21, 2026 4:54 pm
WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a global health emergency, warning that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain may take up to nine months.
April 24, 2026 2:59 pm
Diphtheria cases are rising in Australia, highlighting urgent needs for renewed vaccination and public awareness.
January 30, 2026 6:44 pm
The goat pox vaccine will strengthen disease control efforts in endemic regions.
January 06, 2026 6:34 am
Last month, US President Donald Trump said the country should “align with other developed nations” by reducing the number of doses given to children.
December 04, 2025 11:34 pm
As many as 2.4 million people in the US are estimated to have hepatitis B.
November 30, 2025 4:19 pm
H5N5 influenza viruses are a type of avian influenza (bird flu) – an influenza A virus that infects birds.
November 01, 2025 12:49 pm
I wish someone with as powerful a platform as Mr Vembu would choose to shed light on the issues impacting parents, rather than obsessing over causes and cures
November 03, 2025 11:42 am
In the West, vaccine hesitancy has led to a resurgence of measles, whooping cough. Anti-vaxxers should pause and reflect: Can we imagine our future generation without the Pulse Polio or measles-rubella vaccination campaign?
November 10, 2025 1:02 pm
Today is world immunisation day and here's everything you need to know as to why vaccines work for some and why they might not be as affective for others.