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U.S. Government Allocates $750K for Evacuation of American from Hantavirus Cruise Ship

U.S. Government Allocates $750K for Evacuation of American from Hantavirus Cruise Ship

The Trump administration has allocated $750,000 to evacuate an American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she was aboard a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak. The woman, who may have been exposed to the virus on the Dutch MV Hondius cruise liner, traveled to Pitcairn Island after leaving the ship. The evacuation, which involves chartering a private yacht, has strained the State Department's emergency budget, known as the 'K Fund.' This fund has been under pressure due to recent evacuations from the Middle East and preparations for potential evacuations from Ebola-affected regions. The State Department is considering transferring funds from other accounts to replenish the emergency budget.

US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

By Simon Lewis and Giulia Paravicini WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, June 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, in hopes of

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol as New Sunscreen Ingredient, Enhancing UV Protection

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol as New Sunscreen Ingredient, Enhancing UV Protection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol as a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens, marking the first such approval in over two decades. Bemotrizinol, which has been used safely in Europe for years, is recognized for its ability to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. The ingredient is considered Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective (GRASE) by the FDA and is suitable for use by adults and children aged six months and older. This approval is expected to increase competition and consumer confidence in sunscreen products in the U.S., providing stronger broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays.

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

CDC Coordinates Return of Hantavirus-Exposed Passengers to U.S. Home States

CDC Coordinates Return of Hantavirus-Exposed Passengers to U.S. Home States

Three passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, have returned to their home states in the U.S. after completing a four-week monitoring period at the National Quarantine Unit, according to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had initially requested that these individuals remain in quarantine until May 31. In total, 18 U.S. residents were on the ship and placed under quarantine before the outbreak was identified. While eight passengers have now left the facility, 10 others remain under observation in Omaha. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response coordinated the travel for those leaving, ensuring biocontainment measures were in place during transport. The CDC is also working with impacted states to ensure that the passengers continue self-monitoring upon their return home.

What vets want pet owners to know about New World screwworm

What vets want pet owners to know about New World screwworm

While the current risk to animals in the United States is low, there are important actions to take to keep pets safe.

Screwworm Outbreak Highlights Challenges in U.S. Disease Control

Screwworm Outbreak Highlights Challenges in U.S. Disease Control

The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the United States, marking the first cases since the 1960s. This development is part of a broader pattern of challenges facing U.S. disease control efforts, including recent measles outbreaks and the ongoing Ebola crisis in Africa. The screwworm, previously eradicated through a successful sterile insect technique, has resurfaced due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and increased migration through the Darién Gap. These factors have weakened the containment barrier in Panama, allowing the pest to reenter the U.S. The situation underscores the impact of policy decisions and resource allocation on the country's ability to manage public health threats.

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring heads home

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring heads home

Global health authorities have been racing to help contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol, Expanding Sunscreen Options in the U.S.

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol, Expanding Sunscreen Options in the U.S.

FDA Approves Bemotrizinol, Expanding Sunscreen Options in the U.S.