Latest Health News
WHO Hosts Global Warm-Up Webinar for World Hand Hygiene Day 2026
The World Health Organization is holding a webinar today, April 13, 2026, from 13:00–14:00 CET, to prepare for World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5. It emphasizes including hand hygiene in action plans, SOPs, and monitoring compliance as key indicators by 2030 to ensure patient and health worker safety.
CDC Study on COVID Vaccines' Impact on Hospitalizations Blocked by RFK Jr.
A CDC study concluding that COVID vaccines dramatically reduced hospitalizations has been blocked from release by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The findings, reported by the Washington Post, underscore ongoing debates over vaccine efficacy data.
LIFT-TB Initiative Cuts Time for Global Uptake of Drug-Resistant TB Treatments
TB Alliance's LIFT-TB project reduced the time from approval to widespread access of shorter, effective DR-TB regimens from 7-9 years to about three years. It supported scale-up in seven high-burden countries, training over 12,000 personnel and strengthening health systems.
KIR Platform Boosts Global Kidney Research and Emerging Voices
The International Society of Nephrology's Kidney International Reports (KIR) serves as a key platform for worldwide researchers, highlighting emerging voices and progress in global kidney care. Recent updates include on-demand access to WCN'26 industry sessions.
Africa CDC Releases April 2026 Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report
Africa CDC's weekly report provides real-time updates on priority epidemic events across the continent. It serves as a trusted source for health authorities monitoring outbreaks and public health threats.
WHO Calls for Renewed Hand Hygiene and IPC Actions in Healthcare
In its 18th year, WHO's World Hand Hygiene Day urges healthcare providers to refresh plans for hand hygiene and infection prevention control. The campaign aims to maintain global focus on patient and worker safety through 2030 targets.
LIFT-TB Generates Real-World Evidence for Faster TB Regimen Adoption
An independent IQVIA assessment confirms LIFT-TB's success in operational research and technical assistance, turning innovations into implementation in countries like Indonesia and Ukraine. This has positioned participants as global leaders in DR-TB treatment transitions.
TB Alliance Strengthens Health Systems Through LIFT-TB Training
LIFT-TB trained over 12,000 clinical and lab personnel while enhancing labs, pharmacovigilance, and data platforms. The initiative, backed by multiple global funders, supports sustainable DR-TB regimen rollouts worldwide.
ISN Fellow Establishes First Kidney Biopsy Service Amid KIR Advances
An ISN fellow has helped set up the first kidney biopsy service, contributing to emerging progress in global kidney care. KIR continues to amplify researcher voices internationally.
Africa CDC Monitors Priority Epidemic Events in Weekly Intelligence Report
The April 2026 report from Africa CDC tracks real-time concerns, aiding continent-wide epidemic intelligence and response efforts. It focuses on events of public health significance.
Experts and Champions Highlighted in WHO Hand Hygiene Promotion
WHO's webinar promotes the role of experts and champions in hand hygiene advocacy, alongside compliance monitoring tools for reference hospitals by 2026. Resources for World Hand Hygiene Day planning are also explored.
LIFT-TB's Global Impact Extends Beyond Initial Seven Countries
Success in high-burden nations has informed faster uptake in others, shifting TB treatment introduction paradigms. TB Alliance leads efforts for affordable, faster-acting regimens.