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Global / International

17 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

10 monitored sources in this section

1 active
Trusted source

UK Health Security Agency

Latest 4
UkAllPublic HealthGlobal Health
03 Jun
Guidance: STI Prioritisation Framework

An evidence-based framework to inform local prioritisation decisions for sexually transmitted infection (STI) control.

03 Jun
Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers: outbreaks and case locations

Information about incidents and outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg, both viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF).

03 Jun
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda (Bundibugyo virus)

This is an urgent public health message to all NHS and independent healthcare providers regarding the current Ebola disease outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.

03 Jun
Accredited official statistics: MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: monthly data, 2025 to 2026

MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia infections by organisation and location of onset, and Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) by organisation and prior trust exposure.

Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care

2 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Workforce, Education & Practice

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Updates

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

United States

71 live updates

Clinical Safety, Drugs & Alerts

9 monitored sources in this section

5 active
Trusted source

FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts

Latest 4
UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
02 Jun
Early Alert: Catheter Introducer Kit Issue from Abiomed

Prolonged use of the Abiomed 14Fr Low Profile Introducer may lead to thrombus formation

29 May
Pediatric Care Bed Correction: KayserBetten Issues Correction for KayserBett IDA Beds

If the hand controls to adjust the bed are not locked, children could adjust the bed and become entrapped.

29 May
Dexcom Uncovers Theft of Scrapped Product, Notifies Potentially Impacted Users

SAN DIEGO – MAY 26, 2026 – DexCom, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXCM), the global leader in glucose biosensing, announced today through ongoing quality and accounting reviews it recently identified certain lots of Dexcom G7 sensors originally designated as scrap and intended for destruction were stolen during the

28 May
Cryoprobe Recall: Erbe USA Removes Flexible Cryoprobes

Erbe Cryoprobes may rupture during activation, leading to potential hearing loss, tinnitus, injury, or burns.

Trusted source

FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts

Latest 4
UsAllPatient SafetyUs Core
29 May
Champion Foods Recalls Some Batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread Because of Possible Health Risk

MAY 29, 2026 – Champion Foods LLC of New Boston, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread (“5 Cheese Bread”) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies, Inc. milk powder recall due to a

28 May
Better Weather Actives LLC Recalls Better Weather Fix Elixir Due to Undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 28, 2026 – Sheridan, Wyoming. Better Weather Actives LLC is voluntarily recalling ALL lots of Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml because the products may contain undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl (MP). MP is a more potent derivative of Mitragynine, or Kra

27 May
Bazzini Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Bazzini, LLC, of Allentown, PA, a co-manufacturer utilized by SkinnyDipped®, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, out of an abundance of caution, due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut allergen. People who have allergies

27 May
DE DIOS’S ICE POPS II LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Pecans, Pistachio, Yellow #5, and Red #40 in Popsicles

PATERSON, N.J. – DE DIOS’S ICE POPS II LLC is voluntarily recalling its 3.7 oz. packages of “popsicles” food treats because they may contain undeclared MILK, YELLOW #5, RED #40, PECANS, AND PISTACHIOS. People who have an allergy or

Trusted source

FDA What’s New: Drugs

Latest 4
UsAllMedication SafetyUs Core
03 Jun
Innovative Science and Technology Approaches for New Drugs (ISTAND) Program

The Innovative Science and Technology Approaches for New Drugs (ISTAND) Pilot Program is designed to expand DDT types by encouraging development of DDTs that are out of scope for existing DDT qualification programs but may still be beneficial for drug development.

03 Jun
Drug Alerts and Statements

See updates from CDER on fast-moving issues and learn about CDER's work to enhance public health

03 Jun
FDA Accepts First In Silico Drug Development Tool Under ISTAND Program to Help Predict Drug-Induced Liver Injury

FDA Accepts First In Silico Drug Development Tool Under ISTAND Program to Help Predict Drug-Induced Liver Injury

02 Jun
Section 804 Importation Program Policies and Authorizations

FDA has issued policies and taken actions to implement section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which allows states and Indian tribes to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. Learn more.

Trusted source

FDA What’s New: Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

Latest 4
UsAllVaccines BiologicsUs Core
03 Jun
Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee June 18, 2026 Meeting Announcement - 06/18/2026

The Committee will meet in open session to discuss and make recommendations on the safety and effectiveness of MFLUSIVA, with a requested indication in BLA STN 125869/0 for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B represented in the vaccine, in persons 50 years of age and o...

02 Jun
Blue Horizon International, LLC - 728085 - 05/26/2026

Unapproved New Drugs/Unlicensed Biological Product Violations

02 Jun
Recently Issued Guidance Documents

This page lists Recently Issued CBER and Cross-Center Guidance Documents.

02 Jun
Cellular & Gene Therapy Guidances

This page contains a listing of cellular and gene therapy guidances.

Trusted source

FDA Health Fraud

Latest 4
UsAllPatient SafetyUs Core
07 Apr
Umary contains hidden drug ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Umary, a product promoted and sold for pain on various websites, including https://www.solovital.com and possibly in some retail stores.

24 Jul
BIG GUYS Male Energy Supplement contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use BIG GUYS Male Energy Supplement, a product promoted and sold as an energy booster on the website www.amazon.com and possibly in some retail stores.

24 Jul
The Rock contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use The Rock, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, and possibly in some retail stores. This product was distributed by Noah’s Wholesale, LLC.

24 Jul
Ram It contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ram It, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, including www.amazon.com, and possibly in some retail stores.

Public Health / Outbreaks

7 monitored sources in this section

2 active
Trusted source

FDA Outbreaks

Latest 4
UsAllPublic HealthUs Core
17 Mar
CORE Annual Reports

CORE Annual Reports summarize the adverse events and outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated foods investigated by the CORE Network by calendar year, and highlight any public health actions that were taken as a result of those investigations.

03 Feb
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Newport: Red Onions (July 2020)

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Newport: Red Onions (July 2020)

03 Feb
Outbreak Investigation of E. coli - Leafy Greens (December 2020)

Outbreak Investigation of E. coli - Leafy Greens (December 2020)

03 Feb
Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Unknown Food (Fall 2020)

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, is investigating illnesses in a third multistate outbreak of E.coli O157:H7 infections this Fall.

Trusted source

CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases — Ahead of Print

Latest 4
UsAllInfection ControlUs Core
02 Jun
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Newly Installed Residential Water Heaters, the Netherlands, 2022–2023

D. Reukers et al.

29 May
Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings among Patients with Anaplasmosis and Central Nervous Involvement, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA

I. Dumic et al.

27 May
Cutibacterium avidum Bacteria in Post-Mastectomy Breast with Prior Silicone Injections, Singapore

S. Subramanian et al.

27 May
Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of Antimicrobial-Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae of Public Health Concern

J. H. Melendez

Other Updates

30 monitored sources in this section

2 active
Trusted source

CDC Travel Health Notices

Latest 4
GlobalAllPublic HealthUs Core
02 Jun
Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa

There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia

02 Jun
Level 2 - Malaria in Mayotte

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

26 May
Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Uganda

Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). BVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus.

22 May
Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri, Nord-Kivu (North Kivu), and Sud-Kivu (South Kivu) provinces. BVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus.

Trusted source

CDC MMWR

Latest 4
UsAllPublic HealthUs Core
02 Jun
Brucellosis Surveillance - United States, 2010-2024

During 2010-2024, 54 U.S. jurisdictions reported 1,796 confirmed and probable brucellosis cases. A total of 71-165 cases were reported annually.

28 May
Amanita Species Mushroom Poisonings - Northern California, November 2025-March 2026

This report describes an outbreak of 39 cases of amatoxin mushroom poisoning in Northern California.

28 May
Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized with Measles During an Outbreak - West Texas, January-March 2025

This report describes characteristics of patients who were hospitalized during a large measles outbreak in west Texas.

21 May
Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales Infection and Colonization in a Long-Term Care Facility - Ontario, Canada, May 2024-January 2025

This report describes an 8-month outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in a long-term care facility in Ontario, Canada.

Regulation, Quality & Compliance

11 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Workforce, Education & Practice

4 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care

8 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Home Health & Community Care

3 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Africa

5 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

2 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Updates

9 monitored sources in this section

1 active
Trusted source

Amref Health Africa News

Latest 4
AfricaAllCommunity HealthAfrica Global South
02 Jun
One Health Drive AMS-IPC Africa (Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention in One Health in Africa)

National AMR context Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the leading global public health threats and… The post One Health Drive AMS-IPC Africa (Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention in One Health in Africa) appeared first on Newsroom.

29 May
DRC Ebola outbreak exposes community health gaps

As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical,… The post DRC Ebola outbreak exposes community health gaps appeared first on Newsroom.

28 May
How Youth Innovation is Turning Waste into Dignity and Opportunity in Zambia 

Every month, thousands of girls across Zambia miss school because they cannot afford menstrual products. At… The post How Youth Innovation is Turning Waste into Dignity and Opportunity in Zambia  appeared first on Newsroom.

26 May
Health workers drive equity, inclusion and response – we need more of them.

Hellen Hadia works long hours. She is the midwife-in-charge at Mvolo County Hospital, Western Equatoria, South… The post Health workers drive equity, inclusion and response – we need more of them. appeared first on Newsroom.

Europe

0 live updates

Public Health / Outbreaks

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.

Other Healthcare Updates

0 live updates

Other Updates

1 monitored sources in this section

0 active
No current updates available in this section yet.