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- Thursday, 17 September 2026 · Analysis
WHO dedicates World Patient Safety Day to chronic diseases
On September 17 the World Health Organization marks World Patient Safety Day on the theme of noncommunicable diseases; the same WHO 2026 report notes a 40% drop in new HIV infections since 2010.
- Thursday, 17 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
An epidemiological analysis of over 1.9 million people found that those diagnosed with ADHD have nearly double the likelihood of suffering from digestive disorders compared to the general population. This is an observational study on a large sample, which finds a statistical association and does not establish a causal link. (ScienceDaily)
- Thursday, 17 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Research published in the journal Menopause reports that the proportion of women with severe mood symptoms dropped from 62% to just under 25% after hormone therapy was prescribed, with improvements observed even in patients with prior psychiatric history. The news comes from a single source (HealthDay News/journal Menopause); no independent confirmation available. The study, reported in a journalistic summary, does not specify sample size or method; it is not possible to establish whether the observed link is causal. (Infobae)
- Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
September 16 is the second day of the national strike by contracted general practitioners, called by SMI against the June 23 agreement on Community Houses (Sindacato Medici Italiani).
- Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · Analysis
Mpox, WHO confirms moderate risk: community transmission in Italy as well
The World Health Organization's report of September 14 maintains the moderate risk classification for mpox globally, including Italy among the countries with community circulation of clade Ib.
- Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The WHO report published on September 14 confirms a moderate global risk for mpox, with community transmission of clade Ib also recorded in Italy as well as in Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (Leggo). Single-source report, no independent confirmation available.
- Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
After three deaths and suspected cases aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Arctic, the WHO clarified that hantavirus is a serious infectious disease but does not carry the risk of a new pandemic: "This is not the next Covid" (WHO spokesperson). Eight suspected cases were recorded on board, three of which were confirmed (Il Sole 24 Ore). Single-source report, no independent confirmation available.
- Monday, 14 September 2026 · Analysis
Ebola Bundibugyo: ECDC updates, 7,200 confirmed cases and 3,475 deaths in DR Congo
Compared with the ECDC report of September 11, the Congolese bulletin of the 13th adds 258 confirmed cases and 126 deaths. The affected health zones are 62 out of 167 across seven provinces.
- Monday, 14 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The World Health Organization released, on September 14, its sixty-ninth external situation report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document provides the updated global epidemiological picture as of July 31, 2026, data on Africa as of August 16, and updates on the operational response as of August 19. The report comes from a single institutional source (WHO), which is also the body producing the document. (World Health Organization)
- Monday, 14 September 2026 · Analysis
Ebola Bundibugyo, the Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 6,942 confirmed cases and 3,349 deaths
Data reported by the ECDC as of September 9 indicate 823 patients hospitalised in isolation. The Ugandan outbreak was declared over on August 25 after 42 days without new cases. The next European epidemiological update is expected today.
- Monday, 14 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
On September 10, 2026, the World Health Organization published its malaria guidelines, which bring together in a single navigable document the organization's most up-to-date recommendations on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The text can be downloaded from the WHO website along with other normative materials. The news currently comes from a single source (WHO's official publication); no independent confirmation available. (World Health Organization)
- Monday, 14 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
On September 9, 2026, WHO released a report mapping insulin producers worldwide: a tool for assessing supply concentration and access to diabetes treatments. On September 8 the organization had published the twelfth document in the Tobacco Knowledge Summaries series. Here too, the news comes from a single source (WHO); no independent confirmation available. (World Health Organization)
- Sunday, 13 September 2026 · Analysis
United States, 2026-2027 Covid vaccines approved: CDC recommendations still pending
The Food and Drug Administration approved the monovalent formulations from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi on August 28. Distribution is expected in September; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not yet issued usage guidance. The news currently comes from a single source.
- Saturday, 12 September 2026 · Analysis
Flu vaccines 2026-2027, Europe moves to three strains and Italy starts in October
A story the morning press did not tell: the EMA has indicated three strains for the season, following the withdrawal of B/Yamagata. The Ministry of Health circular sets the start of the campaigns at the beginning of October.
- Saturday, 12 September 2026 · Analysis
Ebola Bundibugyo in Congo: 6,604 confirmed cases and 3,175 deaths
According to data updated as of September 5th, the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the deadliest ever recorded in the country. The WHO indicates the need to open another 1,600 isolation beds.
- Saturday, 12 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Levels & Trends in Child Mortality report by the UN inter-agency group, presented by UNICEF and UN News, records 4.9 million deaths before the fifth birthday in 2024, of which 2.3 million were newborns. In 2024, 1 in 27 children died before age five, compared with 1 in 11 in 1990. "We know how to prevent these deaths" (transl. from English), said Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.
- Friday, 11 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The ANSM has flagged a low risk of meningioma associated with desogestrel-based contraceptive pills and, from September 10, 2026, is sending an informational letter to women who have taken these contraceptives. This is a communication from the regulatory authority, reported by Public Sénat: the report currently comes from a single source; no independent confirmation is available. We are not reporting guidance on the use of the drugs, which is a matter for the agency and physicians.
- Friday, 11 September 2026 · Analysis
Arboviral diseases, ISS records 265 dengue cases and a cluster of twenty in the Livorno area
The national surveillance system of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità counts, as of September 8, 265 confirmed dengue cases, of which 24 autochthonous and no deaths. The West Nile bulletin, updated to September 2, records 521 confirmed cases in humans.
- Friday, 11 September 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The pharmacovigilance committee PRAC of the European Medicines Agency has launched a review of iron-based medicines administered by injection, over the risk of hypophosphataemia and bone complications; the procedure may affect the benefit-risk assessment of the class (Torrinomedica, RIFday).
- Thursday, 10 September 2026 · Analysis
Ebola Bundibugyo: WHO calls for 1.3 billion dollars for six months of response in Congo
The epidemic in Uganda has been declared over, while the one in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues. There are no approved vaccines or therapies for the Bundibugyo virus: the WHO has published emergency guidance on the use of the vaccine against the Zaire ebolavirus.
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