Next pandemic could be near, says WHO headTengrinews.kz - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has warned about the risk of a new pandemic.
Zika link to new, paralysing diseaseCausing brain damage in babies and a rare neurological ailment in adults, the Zika virus is also linked to paralysis-causing myelitis.
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South Korea passes new law to curb MERS outbreakSouth Korea has introduced a new law designed to curb a MERS outbreak, tightening quarantine restrictions and imposing jail sentences on those who defy anti-infection measures.
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S. Korea reports three new MERS casesSouth Korea reported three new cases of MERS as health authorities remained vigilant about the spread of the virus.
S. Korean MERS cases rise to 122South Korea reported 14 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), including the first pregnant woman infected by the potentially deadly virus.
S. Korea reports 7th MERS death, vows to end crisisSouth Korea Tuesday reported its seventh death from MERS as the government -- concerned about the economic impact -- said it hoped to end the crisis this week.
WHO names Ebola response chiefThe World Health Organization said it had appointed its assistant director-general Bruce Aylward to head its overall response to the deadly Ebola outbreak.