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06/16/2026 · Montevideo
Ebola vaccine gap widens as Congo outbreak spreads without approved treatment
Health authorities have an effective Ebola vaccine, but it does not protect against the strain circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers are testing several vaccine candidates to address the outbreak.
WHO Chief: Congo Ebola Response Still Lagging Despite Testing Gains
The World Health Organization acknowledged Wednesday that Congo's Ebola outbreak maintains an advantage over response teams even as testing capabilities improve. Armed attacks in the region compound the challenge.
06/13/2026
Experimental daily pill extends pancreatic cancer survival
Researchers have developed an experimental drug that extends survival for pancreatic cancer patients by slowing disease progression. The once-daily pill represents progress in treating one of the deadliest cancers.
06/13/2026
Medicare Advantage insurers denied long-term care authorizations at high rates, HHS inspector general reports
The Department of Health and Human Services inspector general found that three major Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorization requests for long-term care services at rates exceeding those of competitors. The report examined denial patterns across multiple plans.
06/15/2026
Pig Kidney Transplants Gain Momentum as Organ Shortage Persists
More than 90,000 people in the U.S. live with kidney failure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting animal organs into human recipients, represents a possible solution to chronic organ shortages.
06/15/2026
Trump Says U.S. and Iran Will Sign Agreement on June 14
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States and Iran plan to sign an agreement on June 14. The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and include provisions governing Iran's nuclear weapons program.
06/16/2026
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