Health news · 10 November 2026
Two new Ebola vaccine candidates to join DR Congo clinical trial
The WHO says two new vaccine candidates will be added to a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is facing the largest Ebola outbreak in its history. It would be the first time vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo virus are evaluated during an outbreak.
Measles deaths reported in US as outbreaks continue
CNN reports a third measles-related death in the US this week, and a source reports Wisconsin's first measles death in decades.
Experimental heart drug lowering a risk factor made no difference to patient outcomes
NPR reports a trial of an experimental drug that lowers a common heart-attack risk factor found it did not improve outcomes, contrary to doctors' expectations.
US Medicare finalises 2027 physician pay cut
Healthcare Dive reports Medicare has finalised a physician pay cut for 2027, which providers say will further destabilise the sector.