Health news · 1 November 2026
Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 5,000 Deaths, Spreads Across Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak — the deadliest on record for the country — has killed more than 5,000 people out of over 10,000 infected, with cases now confirmed in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda.
US Measles Cases Top 4,852 as PAHO Prepares to Strip Elimination Status
The CDC reported 4,852 confirmed measles cases in the United States as of 29 October 2026, more than double the 2,289 cases recorded in all of 2025, with the Pan American Health Organization now expected to formally revoke the country's measles-elimination status at its November review.
Bangladesh's Dengue Outbreak Records Deadliest Month of 2026
October 2026 became Bangladesh's deadliest dengue month of the year with 173 deaths, bringing the annual toll to 418 and hospital admissions to more than 133,000, with experts warning the outbreak is unlikely to ease before December.
AstraZeneca Reports 23% Profit Jump and Launches $1.5 Billion Annual Savings Plan
British pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca posted a 23% rise in third-quarter net profit and unveiled a restructuring programme called "Reshaping for Sustainable Growth," targeting $1.5 billion in annual savings to be ploughed back into its drug pipeline.