Two vaccine candidates set to join DR Congo Ebola trial
WHO plans to add ChAdOx1 and mRNA-1469 to the DR Congo Bundibugyo Ebola trial following national approvals.
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Disasters, climate and health
Additional Ebola vaccine candidates are due to join trials after national approvals. Water disruption undermines infection control and care; flood recovery in Nepal and medical-equipment investment in the Dominican Republic also affect local recovery.
Attacks on water systems undermine healthcare as well as supply
UNICEF reported that attacks on water and sanitation rose from fewer than 45 in 2021 to over 135 in 2025. Its study covers January 2021–June 2026.
Original source ↗Nepal flood recovery needs reach $4.7 billion
The UN reported on 5 November that August floods damaged homes, power grids and 115 bridges. Estimated recovery costs are $4.7 billion.
Original source ↗San Juan adds laparoscopic capacity and primary-care facilities
The SNS announced operation of a laparoscopic unit at Alejandro Cabral hospital on 5 November, within more than RD15 million of regional equipment and facility investment.
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