Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases
Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.
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Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the COVID pandemic.
Bird flu fears prompt ‘proactive’ poultry farms order
Preventative measures are set to be enforced on poultry farms to prevent the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu as more cases are detected.
Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow
Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.
‘Grim news’: Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens
The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.
Perfect mix: stage set for ‘maximum’ bird flu damage
The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.
Mass deaths warning: bird flu spread set to accelerate
Seabirds and marine mammals face mass deaths from bird flu, an expert warns, as political leaders vow to protect wildlife, agriculture and the economy.
Endangered species at risk as bird flu spreads
Conservationists hold deep concerns for the future of some of Australia's most critically endangered species after a spike in bird flu cases.
Bird flu scare sparks fears of sea lion extinction
One of the Australian sea lions' biggest breeding colonies may be under threat after more suspected bird flu cases were discovered, conservationists warn.
‘Can’t stop it spreading’: more bird flu cases likely
The poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak.
Confirmed Ebola cases pass 2000 in Congo outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with cases reaching 2011 and deaths hitting 754.
Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.
Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years
A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.
Ebola cases climbing in Democratic Republic of Congo
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to climb, with nearly 600 recorded, while more than 100 people have died.
Protesters set fire to Ebola tents in dispute over body
Tents have been burned to the ground at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo as people rioted after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man.
Ebola toll to grow after virus quietly spread for weeks
Scores of people have died from Africa's Ebola outbreak and that number is expected to keep rising given how long the virus was able to circulate undetected.
Pandemic flashbacks as hantavirus group touches down
Scenes heavily reminiscent of the coronavirus pandemic have played out as passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship touched down in Australia.
Global pact to shore up world’s future pandemic defence
A global supply chain and logistic network features in a proposed pact to fight future pandemics that has been agreed by World Health Organisation members.
Top US vaccine official resigns, criticises RFK Jr
The top US vaccine official has resigned and criticised the nation's health department boss for allowing "misinformation and lies" to guide his thinking.
WHO sends experts to DR Congo over mystery disease
The World Health Organisation is sending experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support local authorities in investigating an apparently new disease.
Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases
Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.
Bird flu outbreak sparks mass cull of farmed chickens
Thousands of birds at an egg farm will be culled after a bird flu outbreak as authorities reveal a child is Australia's first case of a deadly global strain.
Cheesed-off plague town hit by 1000 drowned rats a day
A rat plague has swept through a far north Queensland fishing town, which is looking to the heavens to help solve the growing crisis.
Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.
COVID royal commission backer says things have changed
The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.
Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry
Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.
NSW wants Queensland to pay $105m hotel quarantine bill
NSW is calling on its northerly neighbour Queensland to pay $105 million it says remains outstanding in hotel quarantine costs.
Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
An investigation by the Victorian Information Commissioner has found there were multiple breaches of personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yarn sculpture shows ties that bind in HIV science art
Artists are working with scientists in an unusual sideline at Brisbane's major HIV conference, bringing research to life in new ways.
Auditor wants change after Wellcamp quarantine facility
After a year-long investigation, Queensland's auditor-general has delivered his findings on the controversial $223 million quarantine facility at Wellcamp.
Call for public monitoring to tackle police racism
A police monitoring system in Victoria will help stop racial profiling and hold officers accountable when they break the law, a legal group says.