Health officials

The Tanzanian government has directed regional and council health officials to eliminate cholera outbreaks by the 2026/27 financial year as part of the Zero Cholera Tanzania initiative. The directive aims to achieve this goal through coordinated efforts across health sectors.

Health officials issued warnings for beachgoers to avoid ocean entry at multiple locations due to elevated bacteria levels that could cause illness. The alerts were issued ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the New York City neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville has led to two confirmed cases as of Thursday, with additional cases under investigation. Health officials are on high alert due to the potential severity of the illness.

More than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a highly contagious stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska. Health officials confirmed the outbreak, which affected a significant portion of those onboard.

More than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a highly contagious stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska. The outbreak occurred on a cruise departing from San Francisco.

Metro Detroit is experiencing dangerous heat with an extreme heat warning in effect through Thursday night. Residents are advised to use cooling centers, public libraries, movie theaters, malls, and free museums to stay safe. A power outage linked to the heat has left hundreds without power.

Rowan County has seen an increase in overdoses and is ranked 2nd in the state for fentanyl deaths. Health officials are warning about opioid and fentanyl use.

A five-day heatwave in May caused at least 300 excess deaths in France, according to health officials. The unseasonal heatwave was followed by 11 days of record-breaking temperatures in June.

The city of Long Beach has reported California's first human case of West Nile virus this summer, according to health officials. This marks the initial instance of the virus in the state during the current season.

The Pulse polio immunization drive has crossed 95% coverage in Chittoor, Annamayya, and Sri Sathya Sai districts. The Collector of Chittoor has urged parents to ensure all children receive the vaccine and directed health officials to intensify efforts to achieve 100% coverage within two days.

Novi police and health officials are investigating after one patient died and several others fell ill following dialysis treatments at a local center. Dialysis is a critical treatment for kidney failure patients, and authorities are examining potential common factors in the incident. Patients are urged not to stop treatments while the investigation continues.

The closure of the border between DRC's Goma and Rwanda due to Ebola has disrupted trade. Health officials support the restrictions, but traders report negative impacts on goods and income flow.

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine people, including a child, in Gaza on June 20, according to health officials. An airstrike in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood destroyed an apartment building, killing four Palestinians, including two women and a child. The Israeli military stated it targeted a militant but did not elaborate.

Dengue cases are increasing in Kerala due to intermittent rainfall and warm spells, which health officials warn could lead to a surge in vector indices. The disease has caused 17 confirmed deaths in 2026, with 15 additional probable dengue-related deaths reported.

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases, one month after the outbreak was detected.

Uganda is struggling to close gaps in its blood supply, leading to persistent maternal deaths. On World Blood Donor Day, health officials highlighted the structural inability to deliver safe blood quickly to women who bleed after childbirth.

A measles-infected individual passed through San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose grocery stores, prompting a health alert. The person, from Santa Clara County, was infectious at the airport between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday.

A father warned about a reemerged social media challenge after his daughter was hospitalized. Several children have died as part of the challenge, which health officials have been warning about since at least 2020.

K. Muraleedharan denied Opposition claims regarding the Nipah situation and stated he can effectively coordinate with senior Health officials in Thiruvananthapuram without being present in Kozhikode.

A recalled infant formula sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to a multi-state botulism outbreak. Health officials are investigating cases across three states.

Israeli strikes killed three people in Gaza City's Moghrabi Street, according to health officials. Mediators are struggling to advance a renewed effort to reinforce a U.S.-brokered truce, with the Israeli military confirming a strike on a militant.

An alert has been issued in Kerala for the Nipah virus from April to September due to previous outbreaks and spillover cases. Health officials are prioritizing surveillance in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts.

An interactive map tracks New World screwworm cases by county. A New Mexico dog was initially reported as a Texas case but was later reclassified by health officials.

Israeli military strikes killed four Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza as it expanded its control zone. Mediators in Cairo are working to resolve unresolved issues in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, according to health officials. The infant was critically wounded by a bullet that also injured his mother, as reported by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.

Brazil and Italy are monitoring patients with Ebola symptoms as health officials issue a warning about an unprecedentedly rapid rise in cases. The officials stated that 'never before has an outbreak recorded so many cases so soon.'

An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 at a crowded Gaza café during public holidays, according to health officials. The attack occurred despite a failed October ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, with no immediate Israeli comment provided.

California is experiencing a record number of poisonings and deaths linked to death cap (Amanita phalloides) and western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata) mushrooms. Health officials are urging residents not to pick or consume wild mushrooms.

California is experiencing a record increase in poisonings and deaths linked to death cap (Amanita phalloides) and western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata) mushrooms. Health officials warn residents not to pick or consume wild mushrooms due to the severe risks.

Health officials are advising medical professionals to stop prescribing certain peptides, prompting CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder to explain their safety concerns and what peptides are.

The U.S. has imposed stricter travel restrictions in response to rising Ebola cases in Africa, as health officials address misinformation about the virus. The measures aim to mitigate the spread of the disease amid growing concerns.

The U.S. has implemented stricter travel restrictions related to Ebola as new cases emerge in Africa. Health officials are addressing misinformation about the virus to manage the outbreak.

A mysterious bacterial outbreak has sickened more than a dozen people, prompting health officials to launch an investigation to identify the source of the infection. The outbreak remains under investigation as authorities work to contain the situation and prevent further spread.

Health officials are working to contain a hantavirus outbreak linked to a deceased passenger on a Dutch cruise ship. The outbreak is being traced back to this individual. Health officials from numerous countries are involved in the containment effort.

Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on a cruise ship. The outbreak occurred on the M/V Hondius cruise ship. The hantavirus cases are being investigated by health officials.

Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on a cruise ship. The outbreak occurred on the M/V Hondius cruise ship. Hantavirus is a serious disease that can be deadly.

Syphilis cases are spiking in several California counties, with New York reporting a five-fold increase since 2013. Health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have highlighted the alarming trend.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 700% increase in congenital syphilis cases nationwide compared to a decade ago. Health officials warn of the rising risk, with a CDC map highlighting regions with the highest prevalence.

Health officials in Los Angeles are seeking public assistance to identify an unknown man hospitalized at Los Angeles General Medical Center for over a week. The patient was admitted last Wednesday, and hospital staff have been unable to locate any family or friends to confirm his identity.

Health officials have approved a triple-strength version of Wegovy, allowing users to achieve significant weight loss with a single injection. This 'mega dose' is designed to enhance weight management outcomes through a more concentrated treatment approach.