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HEALTHOct 16US measles cases exceed 4,400, far exceeding last year’s totalsNational measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday recorded 4,410 total cases in 2026 just a week after the U.S.…The Hill
HEALTHOct 16Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for ReformThe consultants agree: Healthcare premiums in 2027 for employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) are going up once again at an exceptionally elevated rate. As has been the case in all the years since the COVID-19 pandemic ended,... The post Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for Reform appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
HEALTHOct 16Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDACThe statement stated that the deceased was however, stabilised with intramuscular antimalarial and other supportive medications given intravenously. The post Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDAC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 16Colorado sues opioid manufacturer over oxycodone addictionsThe state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against an opioid manufacturer concerning addictions to oxycodone. This legal action addresses a significant public health crisis and corporate accountability.westword.com · United States
HEALTHOct 16Hot flashes , night sweats , insomnia – OB - GYNS set new rules for menopause treatmentOB-GYNs are establishing new guidelines for menopause treatment, addressing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia.kpcw.org · United States
HEALTHOct 16KENYA CONFIRMS THIRD EBOLA CASEFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 16Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracingThe latest case involves a 65-year-old woman who tested positive while in quarantine, as Kenyan authorities continue contact tracing and report no evidence of community transmission. The post Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 16Nurses say technology is making their jobs and patient care worseNurses report that technology is negatively impacting their work and the quality of patient care, highlighting challenges in healthcare system modernization and its effects on frontline workers and patients.marshfieldmail.com · United States
HEALTHOct 16Hot flashes , night sweats , insomnia – OB - GYNS set new rules for menopause treatmentOB-GYNs have established new guidelines for menopause treatment addressing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia, which will influence women's health care.wncw.org · United States
HEALTHOct 16New law aims to stop overdoses with stiffer penalties as 8 states struggle to slow deathsThe proposed change would make possession of any amount of fentanyl a felonyThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 16N.I.H. Hospital Board Rebukes Kennedy Over New Vaccine Injury ClinicThe board that oversees the N.I.H. Clinical Center voted unanimously to support a statement accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of undermining trust in the hospital’s work.NYT US
HEALTHOct 16Nurses say technology is making their jobs and patient care worseNurses report that the integration of technology is negatively affecting their jobs and the quality of patient care. This highlights a critical issue regarding technology implementation in the healthcare sector.vtcng.com
HEALTHOct 16Mental health cannot be ignored in female entrepreneurship programsLos programas de emprendimiento femenino miden ventas y formalización, pero ignoran la salud mental de las mujeres y el impacto de los trabajos de cuidado. The post La salud mental no puede ser ignorada en los programas de emprendimiento femenino appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
HEALTHOct 16RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing.The health secretary is quietly taking steps that public health experts fear will reduce immunization rates further.NYT US
HEALTHOct 16Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who diedAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 16Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreakAfricanews [en]
HEALTHOct 16Asia’s vaccine self-sufficiency drive gets $650m boostThe ‘innovative’ new model could be exported to Africa and Latin America, in a bit to reduce reliance on imported shotsThe Telegraph
HEALTHOct 16A new treatment for knee arthritis provides lasting pain relief without surgery80% of studied patients experienced significant pain relief. The research opens up a possibility among available treatments.Clarín
HEALTHOct 16Novartis halts mid-stage trial for kidney drug, Fabhalta, in lupus nephritisNovartis has stopped a mid-stage clinical trial for its kidney drug, Fabhalta, which was being tested for lupus nephritis. This is a development in pharmaceutical research and drug development.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 16Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatmentFor the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.NPR News
HEALTHOct 16US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak growsAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 16LAUTECH doctors suspend 50-day strike after Makinde’s interventionBy Chioma Obinna The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has suspended its 50-day industrial action for an initial period of eight weeks following the intervention of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The suspension takes effect on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the resumption of full clinical […] The post LAUTECH doctors suspend 50-day strike after Makinde’s intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 16Book excerpt: "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love"NPR health and science correspondent and "Sunday Morning" contributor Allison Aubrey writes about the steps Gen Xers may take to foster a sense of purpose as they enter this next stage of life.CBS News
HEALTHOct 16Ghana’s Malaria Deaths Have Plummeted Since 2011“Ghana has recorded a significant decline in malaria deaths, dropping from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025, representing a 98 percent reduction, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has announced. In remarks delivered on his behalf at a durbar to commemorate World Malaria Day 2026 in Accra, the Director […] The post Ghana’s Malaria Deaths Have Plummeted Since 2011 appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress