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Zika mosquito threat to England within 15 years

Health officials are on high alert as disease-carrying mosquitoes from Asia and Africa could establish themselves in England, potentially bringing viruses like Zika and dengue within the next decade.

UK Health Alert: Avoid Animal Contact Amid Outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent alert after a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections linked to contact with farm animals and reptiles. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Cairns Measles Outbreak: Health Alert Issued

Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.

Urgent Hepatitis B Warning for NY Medical Patients

Health officials issue urgent hepatitis B alert after a New York medical clinic's infection control failure potentially exposed thousands of patients to the virus through unsafe injection practices.

Urgent alert over deadly drug-resistant fungus in UK hospitals

A dire warning has been issued by UK health officials as a highly drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus, Candida auris, spreads rapidly through hospitals. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and why this superbug is causing such alarm.

Dengue Fever Alert for UK Holidaymakers in Europe

UK health officials issue urgent warning to British holidaymakers about a significant rise in potentially fatal dengue fever cases across popular European destinations. Experts reveal symptoms and prevention tips.

Cairns Measles Outbreak Warning After Infectious Visit

Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.

Ebola Outbreak Declared Pandemic in Congo

UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.

Legionnaires' Outbreak Spreads to Westchester County

Health officials are on high alert as a Legionnaires' disease cluster, originating in Manhattan, has now been confirmed in Westchester County. The public is urged to be aware of the symptoms as investigations into the source continue.

Kerala 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Death Sparks Health Alert

Health officials in India's Kerala state issue a warning after a teenager dies from a rare and fatal brain infection caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba', Naegleria fowleri, found in contaminated water.

Tuberculosis Alert at Sydney Childcare Centre

NSW Health launches urgent contact tracing after a confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Sydney childcare centre. Parents warned to watch for symptoms as investigation continues.

Car Spins Out Seconds After UK Emergency Alert Test

Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety

UK Emergency Alert Test: Lifesaver or 'Nanny State' Overreach?

The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.

Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged

A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.

UK Government Tests National Emergency Alert System

The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.

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