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WHO reports an increase in Hantavirus cases connected to a cruise ship outbreak.
A cruise ship outbreak has raised global Hantavirus cases to 13, with a new case in Spain.
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Canada and the Bahamas have imposed temporary travel bans on residents from select African nations due to Ebola.
Eli Lilly is entering infectious disease prevention by acquiring three vaccine developers for $3.8 billion.
Agilent Technologies has increased its profit forecast following higher laboratory equipment demand.
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern amid escalation in the DRC.
In a surge of health-related developments, the World Health Organization reported an increase in Hantavirus cases connected to a cruise ship outbreak, now totaling 13, after a new case emerged in Spain. Canada and the Bahamas have introduced temporary travel bans targeting residents from certain African nations amid the Ebola outbreak.
Eli Lilly's strategic move into infectious disease prevention is marked by its $3.8 billion acquisition of three vaccine developers. Meanwhile, Agilent Technologies has revised its profit forecast upward due to a boost in demand for its laboratory equipment, while Dexcom cautioned against using unauthorized glucose sensors.
WHO is actively seeking containment measures for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo as cases escalate. The call for a ceasefire highlights the pressing need to address health crises amidst armed conflict, with the organization labeling this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
(With inputs from agencies.)