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Chikungunya Virus Extends Far Beyond Tropical Regions

October 2025

A new global analysis reveals chikungunya virus is responsible for millions of infections annually across all continents, with chronic disease accounting for most of the health burden.

Annual Lenacapavir Injection Could Revolutionise HIV PrEP

New findings highlight the potential of once-yearly intramuscular lenacapavir for PrEP, offering a long-acting alternative that could reduce barriers to HIV prevention.

Childhood Tuberculosis on the Rise in Europe: Call to Action

The ECDC reports an alarming 10% rise in childhood tuberculosis cases across Europe, stressing the urgent need for enhanced prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Long-Acting Injectable HIV Therapy Shows Early Promise in Human Trials

A first-in-human study evaluating a novel long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy has provided promising early results on its safety and pharmacokinetics.

COVID-19’s Lasting Toll on Life Expectancy in Europe

COVID-19 caused a significant decline in life expectancy and years of life lost across 18 European countries from 2020–2022.

Breakthrough CRISPR Test Detects Pathogens in Minutes

The new CRISPR-Cascade assay eliminates the need for nucleic acid amplification, enabling highly sensitive detection of pathogens within minutes.

HIV Cure Trial in African Women Shows Early Promise

A groundbreaking Phase IIa HIV cure study in South Africa has demonstrated the safety and potential efficacy of a novel therapeutic regimen in women with HIV.

Measles Cases Surge in Europe, Vaccination Urged

Measles cases in the EU/EEA have risen dramatically over the past year, with numbers far exceeding those reported in 2023.

RSV Resistance to Nirsevimab Remains Rare in Infants

A large-scale genomic surveillance study has found that resistance to nirsevimab in infants remains rare despite widespread use.

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