Kat Lay

The move comes amid reports of disappointing results from trials for a treatment against the variant behind the current outbreak

Health leaders warn that global response to virus is test case for equity and preparation for future pandemics

World leaders will meet in New York this month to discuss growing antimicrobial resistance as researchers warn the development of replacement drugs is stalling

Child deaths from infections see ‘remarkable’ decline but AMR fatalities of over-70s likely to rise by 146%, study finds

Poll suggests half of Congolese have not heard of deadly disease, as conspiracy theories and rumours spread

Gilead Sciences announces deal to manufacture generic versions of lenacapavir, but critics say it excludes many countries where incidence is highest

New climate network will teach trainee doctors more about heatstroke, dengue and malaria and role of global warming in health

Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent

Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at risk worldwide

Prof Kelly Chibale says the world is failing to take advantage of African genetic diversity, and everyone could be losing out