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Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

The agency said there was no confirmed epidemiological link between the Budmouth cases and the one at Wey Valley, prompting fears the strain is transmitting more widely among young people in Weymouth.

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

9 months ago

New science centre aims to help fight pandemics

The UK is building the National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow to enhance pandemic preparedness with a significant government investment.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

10 months ago

Dutch-based Leyden Labs secures 20M from EIB

Leyden Laboratories secures €20M funding to enhance pandemic preparedness through innovative antiviral research.

The focus is on developing non-vaccine therapies for respiratory viruses, specifically a nasal spray targeting influenza.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

10 months ago

Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago

CDC's ability to communicate crucial health information has drastically diminished since January 2017, potentially risking public health.

Coronavirus

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 months ago

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.