Oropouche virus 101: A guide to a little-known virus that's raising concern this year The virus has been confined to certain areas of the Amazon but is moving into new turf as climate change enables the insects that spread it to spread out. Here's what we know. Fatma Tanis
Mpox surge declared a 'public health emergency of international concern' by WHO The World Health Organization declared mpox, previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency. Cases have been surging in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and spread to nearby countries. Gabrielle Emanuel
WHO declares mpox emergency of international concern On Wednesday, the WHO said an outbreak of mpox in several African countries is serous enough to constitute a public health emergency of international concern. Gabrielle Emanuel
WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern' "What we’re seeing is tip of the iceberg" because of weaknesses in the surveillance system, says Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO emergency committee. Gabrielle Emanuel
Mpox outbreak grows in Africa On Tuesday, it's expected that Africa CDC will announce that Mpox is a health emergency of "continental" concern. An outbreak in the DRC has spread to four countries that have never had Mpox. Gabrielle Emanuel
Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency' This would be the first ever emergency declaration for the African continent. What's the reason for this sense of urgency? Gabrielle Emanuel
How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well. Vicky Hallett
How a bunk bed acrobat from a favela in Brazil became the #2 female gymnast in the world Rebeca Andrade grew up one of 8 kids raised by a single mom. At age 4, she showed off at a gym tryout. After her silver medal in the Paris Olympics, Brazil is hailing her as a "national treasure." Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Polio virus detected in Gaza wastewater raises public health concerns Wastewater samples taken in Gaza show vaccine-derived polio. Health workers are looking for active cases but have yet to find any. Meanwhile experts scramble to find out where the virus came from. Gabrielle Emanuel