First human H5N5 bird flu death confirmed
Health officials confirm first human death from H5N5 bird flu strain in Washington state. Learn about the risks and how avian influenza spreads to humans.
Category : Pandemics
Right's Anti-Science Delusion on Covid Exposed
New analysis reveals how right-wing libertarians' anti-science stance hampered Britain's pandemic response, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. Read the full investigation.
Drug-resistant 'super fungus' spreads in UK
A drug-resistant fungal infection causing severe skin lesions is spreading rapidly across the UK, with cases soaring by 500%. Experts warn of local transmission.
First human dies from new H5N5 bird flu strain
A man in Washington State has died from H5N5 bird flu, marking the first human case of this strain. Health officials confirm low public risk but urge vigilance.
Global Fund falls short, 23 million lives at risk
A $7bn funding shortfall for the Global Fund puts 23 million lives at risk from HIV, TB, and malaria. The UK and US have reduced their pledges. Urgent action is needed to bridge the gap.
Harvard study reveals 8 distinct Long Covid patterns
Groundbreaking Harvard research identifies eight distinct Long Covid symptom trajectories affecting millions. Discover how this could transform treatment approaches for persistent post-Covid conditions.
Johnson took 4-day break as Covid crisis loomed
Leaked documents reveal Boris Johnson took a minibreak, walking his dog and hosting friends, as the UK entered the pandemic. The Covid Inquiry found delayed lockdown cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.
Jamaica Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane
Jamaica confirms a deadly leptospirosis outbreak with six suspected deaths following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic flooding. Health officials urge caution in contaminated areas.
Covid Inquiry Censored Lab Leak Evidence
Security officials censored evidence to the Covid Inquiry about intelligence failures regarding Wuhan lab leak theory. Read the shocking revelations about the cover-up.
Boris Johnson's Sister Slams Covid Inquiry Report
Rachel Johnson defends her brother Boris against the Covid Inquiry's 'toxic and chaotic' findings, dismissing the £200 million report as vindictive hindsight. Read the full story.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall in disease fight
Critical $6.7bn funding gap for Global Fund puts HIV, TB and malaria progress at risk as key donors withhold pledges. Urgent action needed to prevent resurgence.
First human death from rare H5N5 bird flu in US
A man in Washington state becomes the first known fatality from the H5N5 avian influenza strain. Health officials confirm the risk to the public remains low. Learn the facts.
First human death from rare H5N5 bird flu strain
A Washington state man has died from a rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm the public risk remains low. Learn the latest on this avian influenza development.
New US flu strain emerges amid vaccination worries
A new flu strain has been identified in the US, raising concerns as vaccination rates remain a critical issue. Experts urge the public to get vaccinated ahead of the winter peak.
Covid Inquiry: Johnson Government Faces Major Blame
The UK Covid-19 inquiry reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' in February 2020. Discover the full damning report and why lessons must be learned.
Covid Inquiry Reveals UK Government Pandemic Failures
The official Covid inquiry exposes how UK government incompetence led to tens of thousands of deaths and draconian lockdowns. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Covid Inquiry: UK's 'toxic' culture cost lives
The UK's Covid Inquiry reveals a 'toxic and chaotic' government culture caused a 'too little, too late' pandemic response. Lockdowns were avoidable, with the UK ranking 65th globally for excess deaths. Read the damning findings.
COVID Inquiry Cartoon Reveals UK Government Failings
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon captures the devastating findings of the UK COVID-19 inquiry, highlighting systemic government failures that cost lives. See the damning visual critique.
Johnson Faces Legal Action Over Covid Inquiry Findings
Damning Covid inquiry report blames Boris Johnson's government for 23,000 excess deaths. Bereaved families demand accountability and legal action. Read the full story.
Covid Inquiry: Lockdowns Necessary Due to Government Failures
The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals lockdowns prevented unconscionable deaths but could have been avoided with earlier action. Discover the critical findings.
Gove questions Covid Inquiry's 23,000 death claim
Lord Gove disputes the Covid Inquiry's explosive finding that 23,000 lives were lost due to delayed lockdown. Read the full analysis of this controversial pandemic verdict.
Meningococcal Outbreak Puts Schoolies Teens at Risk
Health experts issue urgent warning to Schoolies attendees as deadly meningococcal outbreak spreads. Over 100 cases detected in 2025. Know the symptoms that could save lives.
Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Lost to Failures
The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals how delayed lockdowns and policy failures cost 23,000 British lives. Discover the four key mistakes and the urgent lessons for future pandemics.
UK Lockdowns Avoidable, Covid Inquiry Concludes
A public inquiry reveals UK lockdowns were not inevitable. Could earlier action have prevented them? Read the full report and its stark findings.
Gove Apologises for Government Covid Mistakes
Michael Gove issues apology for pandemic errors after damning Covid inquiry finds earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives. Read the full report.
Man severely ill with new H5N5 bird flu strain
A man in the US is severely ill with the H5N5 bird flu virus, a strain never before detected in humans. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection.
Inquiry Condemns Sturgeon's Zero-Covid Failure
Nicola Sturgeon's government pursued an 'inappropriate' zero-Covid strategy that was 'destined to fail', according to damning UK Covid Inquiry findings. Discover the full report.
Covid Inquiry Bias: Was Lockdown the Wrong Cure?
The official UK Covid-19 inquiry faces criticism for presumed lockdown effectiveness. Examining Sweden's alternative approach and lockdown's lasting economic and social consequences.
Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Lost in Lockdown Delay
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals a one-week delay to lockdown cost 23,000 lives. Baroness Hallett's damning report criticises the government's 'too little, too late' response. Read the full findings.
Covid Inquiry: Lockdowns Halted Children's Childhoods
Official Covid Inquiry finds draconian lockdowns brought childhood to a halt, sacrificing children's education and wellbeing. Read the damning conclusions.
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