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MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contamination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2025 – Albuquerque, New Mexico, MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain yeast/mold and microbial contamination with one species identified as Achromobacter, a
Most countries make progress towards universal health coverage, but major challenges remain, WHO–World Bank report finds
Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These two indicators are the foundation of universal health coverage (UHC) – the global commitment th…
Countries to reconvene sooner to accelerate progress on WHO Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system negotiations
WHO Member States today ended their latest round of intensive negotiations on the world’s first Pathogen Access andBenefit Sharing (PABS) system. Countries decided to resume deliberations in January in a reflection of the shared commitment and urgency needed to help make the world safer from future pandemics.Countries convened for the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pand…
New tools saved a million lives from malaria last year but progress under threat as drug resistance rises
This year’s report provides a critical and up-to-date snapshot of efforts to control and eliminate malaria across 80 countries. The report also presents the threat posed by antimalarial resistance and its impact.
Long-Term Illness in Adults Hospitalized for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease, United States, February 2022–September 2023
A. M. Leis et al.
Haematospirillum jordaniae Infections after Recreational Exposure to River Water, Pennsylvania, USA, 2020
M. Dulcey et al.
Borrelia afzelii Hepatitis in Patient Treated with Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab, Switzerland
G. Capoferri et al.
Spiroplasma ixodetis in Ticks Removed from Humans, Sweden and Åland Islands, Finland
M. Lager et al.
Molecular Evidence of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 in Travelers Returning to Israel from the Sinai Peninsula
N. S. Zuckerman et al.
Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis with Conflicting Resistance Testing Results, Lesotho
K. J. Seung et al.
Emergence of Dengue Virus Serotype 3, Lineage III_B.3.2, Angola
J. de Vasconcelos et al.
Orientia tsutsugamushi Antibodies in Patients with Eschars and Suspected Tickborne Disease
H. A. Abernathy et al.
Yellow Fever Virus in Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes from Urban Green Area, São Paulo State, Brazil
E. S. Bergo et al.
Mortality Event in Rainbow Snakes Linked to Snake Fungal Disease, United States
D. A. Conley et al.
Viewing Rural Life through a Public Health Lens
N. M. M’ikanatha et al.
Correction Alert: Olympus Updates Use Instructions for Ligating Device
Olympus ligation loops may be unable to release or detach as expected during use and may become unintentionally anchored around patient anatomy
Early Alert: Glucose Monitor Sensor Issue from Abbott Diabetes Care
Certain Abbott Diabetes Care Continuous Glucose Monitor sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings
WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, WHO has released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.
Recall Alert: Glycar SA Removes Pericardial Patch
Certain SJM Pericardial Patches from Glycar SA may not meet the required tensile strength specification
New prevention tools and investment in services essential in the fight against AIDS
On World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on governments and partners to rapidly expand access to new WHO-approved tools including lenacapavir (LEN) to drive down infections and counter disruption to essential health services caused by cuts to foreign aid.Despite dramatic funding setbacks, the global HIV response has gained a remarkable momentum in 2025 with the introduction and WHO approval of tw…
WHO issues first global guideline on infertility
The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility is estimated to affect 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives.
Correction Alert: Becton Dickinson Updates Use Instructions for BD Alaris Pump Issue
Dropping or severely jarring Alaris Pumps may damage critical pump components. Do not use dropped or jarred devices until thoroughly inspected and tested
Measles deaths down 88% since 2000, but cases surge
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.
Recall Alert: BALT USA Removes MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform
Balt USA is removing their Mega Ballast because of the unintended presence of loose hydrophilic coating inside the tube at the tip end
Recall Alert: Baxter Permanently Removes Life2000 Ventilation System
Baxter is permanently removing all Life2000 Ventilation Systems after discovering a cybersecurity issue that may allow unauthorized access to the device
Community-Driven, Text Message–Based COVID-19 Surveillance System, Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2020–2024
J. B. Braunfeld et al.
Isolation and Characterization of Rickettsia finnyi, Novel Pathogenic Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia in Dogs, United States
P. K. Korla et al.
Recall Alert: Max Mobility/Permobil Removes All SpeedControl Dials Used with SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Devices
SpeedControl Dials used with SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Devices may be unresponsive to users and fail to stop or start unexpectedly, causing injury
Two Independent Acquisitions of Multidrug Resistance Gene lsaC in Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 20 Multilocus Sequence Type 1257
B. Beall et al.
Two Autochthonous Cases of Anaplasmosis, Washington, USA, 2022–2023
H. Schnitzler et al.
Shifting Dynamics of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 and Emergence of Cosmopolitan Genotype, Costa Rica, 2024
M. González-Elizondo et al.
Cladophialophora carrionii [kladˊ-ō-fī-əl-ō-for-ə karˊ-ē-ō-nē-ī]
D. Moraes et al.
Early Alert: Large Volume Pump Primary Administration Set Reverse Flow Issue from Fresenius Kabi
Some Ivenix LVP Primary Administration Sets were assembled with the drip chamber and Luer Lock components in reversed positions, potentially leading to clinical complications
Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Ticks and Tick-Bitten Persons, Sweden and Finland, 2008–2009
E. Hero et al.
Bjerkandera spp. Pulmonary Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts, Germany
R. Sprute et al.
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Cattle and Ticks, Israel
N. Rudoler et al.
Correction Alert: Medline Industries, LP Updates Use Instructions for Medline Kits Containing Flexicare BritePro Solo Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handles
Medline is updating labels for their medical kits containing the Flexicare BritePro Solo due to the light not illuminating as intended.
Recall Alert: Intersurgical Inc Removes i-View Video Laryngoscope
Intersurgical is recalling the i-View Video Laryngoscope due to the device not turning on, battery liquid leakage and screen going blank.
Alert: Medline Industries, LP Removes Certain Sterile Medline Convenience Kits
Medline is recalling certain Convenience Kits due to being labeled as sterile but not having gone through the sterilization process
Alert: NOxBOX Ltd. Issues Correction for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System Due to Risk for Nitric Oxide Dosing Fluctuations
There may be nitric oxide dosing fluctuations and therapy interruption when NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System is used with certain ventilators.
Alert: NOxBOX Ltd. Issues Correction for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System Due to Rapid Command Input Issue
If a user rapidly presses two or more on-screen buttons, the NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System may experience sudden software interruption or restart.
Trichosporon austroamericanum Infections among Hospitalized Patients, France, 2022–2024
E. Burel et al.
Novel Dolphin Tupavirus from Stranded Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin with Severe Encephalitis, Canada, 2024
O. Vernygora et al.
Fatal Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Unvaccinated Traveler from the United States to Switzerland, 2022
C. Scotti et al.
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners.Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has barely chan…
More countries report rising levels of drug-resistant gonorrhoea, warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, according to new data from its Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP), which monitors the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhoea. The report highlights the need to strengthen surveillance, improve diagnostic capacity and ensure equitable access to…
Alert: Update to Use Instructions for B Braun Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set
B Braun Medical Inc. updates use instructions for the Streamline Bloodline Set for the Dialog+ Hemodialysis System
Alert: Siemens Healthineers Issues Correction for 3 Tesla MRI Systems
Siemens Healthineers is correcting 3 Tesla MRI systems including MAGNETOM and BioGraph mMR due to the potential for ice blockage in the magnet venting system
Monkeypox Virus Partial-Genome Amplicon Sequencing for Improvement of Genomic Surveillance during Mpox Outbreaks
J. Deng et al.
Detection of Aedes (Fredwardsius) vittatus Mosquitoes, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, 2025
R. J. Chan-Chable et al.
World marks cervical cancer elimination day as countries accelerate action
Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer.
WHO promotes lifesaving intervention for small and preterm babies on first official World Prematurity Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) – a simple, proven and life-saving intervention that significantly improves survival for preterm and low birth weight babies.Each year, an estimated 15 million babies are born too soon (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and com…
WHO and Brazil urge swift action on Belém Health Action Plan at COP30
The COP30 Special report on health and climate change: delivering the Belém Health Action Plan, notes that rising temperatures and collapsing health systems are claiming more lives, and calls for immediate and coordinated action to protect health in a rapidly warming world. It follows the launch of the Belém Health Action Plan, a flagship initiative of Brazil’s COP 30 Presidency, unveiled on the dedicated Health Day…
WHO launches global guidelines on diabetes during pregnancy on World Diabetes Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually. The new recommendations provide a critical roadmap to tackle this growing health challenge and prevent serious complications for both women and their children.
Nonspecific Symptoms Attributable to Lyme Disease in High-Incidence Areas, United States, 2017–2021
C. C. Nawrocki et al.
Progress Toward Understanding Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions and Illnesses
A. E. Fiore
Persistence of Symptoms among Commercially Insured Patients with Coccidioidomycosis, United States, 2017–2023
I. Hennessee et al.
Tickborne Neoehrlichia mikurensis in the Blood of Blood Donors, Norway, 2023
H. Quarsten et al.
Human Infection with Avian Influenza A(H10N3) Virus, China, 2024
J. Wang et al.
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