Ebola quarantine, drug resistance, and gaps in care define today's health news
What it means
Kenya quarantined 66 contacts after its first Ebola death. CDC data show 8.5% of Shigella samples were extensively drug-resistant in 2023. Studies found 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are unaware of it.
Why it matters
Spain's regions diverted about 11 billion euros of public health funds to private care in 2025, Catalonia leading at 21.6%. NHS ADHD and autism services are losing staff to private clinics. WorkCover accepted 4,110 mental injury claims, up 108% from 1,974 in 2021-2022.
How it affects you
Thousands of women in Spain face interrupted menopause treatments as suppliers halt medications like Lenzetto. A Tamworth childcare centre is ordered closed for six months, disrupting parents. Australian advocates urge PBS subsidy of GLP-1 drugs for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.
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Kenya Ebola Case Quarantines 66
Drug-Resistant Shigella Cases Rise
FDA Expands Toxic Food Loophole
Millions Unaware of Hypertension
EU Pesticide Safety Vote Looms
Public Health Funds Diverted
Manaus Air Quality Crisis Deepens
Vaccine Trial Withholds Shots
Teens Denied Birth Control
Kenyan Farmers' Mental Health Crisis
Sarney in ICU After Surgery
Flu Season May Start Early
First US Suicide Memorial Dedicated
Alzheimer's Cure Still Elusive
Adoptees Denied Medical History
Menopause Drug Shortage Spreads
Women Face Advanced Bladder Cancer
PMOS Patients Seek PBS Subsidy
Belgium Alters Alcohol Warnings
Mental Injury Claims Double
REM Sleep Lowers Disease Risk
Teen's Psychiatric Care Bond
5 Mistakes Weaken Marriages
Dyspraxia Man Finds Voice
Spain Warms for Pilar Weekend
Mountain Air Boosts Body
Antidepressant Tapering Needs Doctors
