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healthMay 17, 2026Medical Xpress

Wealth and health divide: Obesity rates plateau in rich nations but surge in developing world

Obesity has long been the invisible health crisis looming over humanity, with rates climbing globally. There is some positive news now emerging from a multi-decade study spanning several nations. A recent study published in Nature by the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health scientists, analyzed obesity-related data from 232 million people aged 5 years or older, spanning 45 years.

healthMay 17, 2026ABC17News.com

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” The latest epidemic, which has been caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not yet meet the criteria of a “pandemic emergency,” the organization said.

healthMay 17, 2026Daily Excelsior

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda

ABUJA (Nigeria), May 17: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. In a post on X, the World Health Organisation said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic, and advised against the closure of international borders. Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids

healthMay 17, 2026Daily Excelsior

220 million people are suffering from hypertension in India

NEW DELHI, May 17: India is facing a major public health crisis, with nearly 220 million people estimated to be suffering from hypertension, while only 10 to 12 per cent can keep their blood pressure under control, a leading cardiologist has warned. World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17, and forms part of Hypertension Awareness Month. Dr Tarun Kumar, a professor and cardiologist at the Medanta- The Medicity Heart Centre in Gurugram, said that more than half

technologyMay 17, 2026Devdiscourse

Champions of Quantum: Naidu Paves Path for Technological Prowess

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasizing the significance of secure communications and digital infrastructure. Celebrating Amaravati's quantum technology growth, he announced new initiatives for quantum-secure communications, reinforcing the state's commitment to innovation and advanced technology development.

healthMay 17, 2026Devdiscourse

Unfolding Crisis: Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Sparks Global Concern

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda as a public health emergency of international concern. Fueled by the Bundibugyo virus, this outbreak poses risks to bordering nations. With 80 suspected deaths and escalating cases in DRC's Ituri province, global vigilance is urged.

healthMay 17, 2026The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The virus poses a significant risk to neighboring countries. While not a pandemic, the situation demands attention. Cases have been reported in eastern DRC. Vaccines exist for the Zaire strain, and research is ongoing for the Sudan strain.

healthMay 17, 2026Malayala Manorama

Ebola outbreak causes 88 deaths: WHO declares global health emergency

Uganda and Congo face a Bundibugyo virus outbreak with over 300 cases and 88 deaths; the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International.Bundibugyo virus outbreak, Ebola in Uganda, Ebola in Congo, Public Health Emergency International Concern, viral hemorrhagic fever, Ebola symptoms, Ebola transmission, Ebola prevention, Bundibugyo virus infection, World Health Organisation Ebola, Ebola disease spread, Ebola virus diagnosis, Ebola vaccine development, Ebola treatment options, Uganda health crisis

healthMay 17, 2026NewsX

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Congo And Uganda An International Health Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after suspected cross border spread and rising deaths. Officials warned that the Bundibugyo virus outbreak poses a high regional risk, with no approved vaccines or treatments currently available for the strain.

businessMay 17, 2026The Tribune

China using state power to tighten global supply chain dominance: Report

China is expanding state support beyond key sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors and clean energy, and extending industrial policy across almost every part of its economy, according to a report by the US Chamber of Commerce. The report said that this shift is strengthening China's position in global manufacturing and deepening the world's dependence on Chinese supply chains.