WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s death
The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.
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US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague case
The top US public health agency’s remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s ‘closely’ watching the incident.
US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia
Progressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker.
Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death
Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician’s death; US demands ‘transparency’ as WHO monitors situation.
Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
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From: NewsFeed
What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case
Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.
Published On 6 Oct 2026
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Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?
Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.
New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
The US had largely eliminated measles by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian agency links the lab worker’s death to ‘pneumonia of unknown’ origin.
From: NewsFeed
How AI is helping Mexico detect breast cancer earlier
Mexico is turning to AI to speed up breast cancer detection as long waits and a shortage of specialists hamper screening
Published On 3 Oct 2026
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