A contagious lung disease, historically known as consumption, now preventable and treatable with antibiotics.
A GEO Group employee has been arrested after firing a single shot toward two protesters near the Aurora ICE Processing Center in Colorado. One protester was wounded; police say the weapon was the employee’s personal pistol. GEO Group says the worker is on unpaid leave and will cooperate with authorities. Investigators are reviewing the incident amid ongoing demonstrations outside the facility.
Mary Davidson Smith, a 105-year-old resident at Care UK’s Murrayside care home in Edinburgh, has received thousands of birthday cards from around the world after an appeal. She has also received a card from King Charles, and celebrated with family and afternoon tea, while a reunion with a traditional hanbok highlights her long life.
Researchers at Stanford and the Arc Institute have used generative genome models to design and synthesise bacteriophage genomes; 16 of the lab-made viruses proved viable and a cocktail of them rapidly killed E. coli strains resistant to natural phages. Experts have warned the work has raised urgent biosafety and biosecurity questions about AI-designed genomes.
An international trial shows weekly HIV medication is as effective as daily doses, potentially reducing stigma and treatment burden. In Ghana, authorities reassure continued ARV availability amid distribution concerns. Nigerian and Ugandan health updates highlight high suppression rates and ongoing prevention efforts.
Two health outreach initiatives appear to broaden access to care as donors pull back. In Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, vaccination-driven mortality drops persist but face delivery challenges. Nigeria’s Bauchi State hosts an inclusive health event delivering screenings, HIV testing and malaria prevention for people with disabilities; officials call for sustained government and private support.
Kenya Aviation Workers Union has called off a strike following an agreement to resume negotiations with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The deal remits agency fees owed to the union, sets a path for a new collective bargaining agreement, and addresses a long-running recognition dispute with Jambojet. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has withdrawn its prior guidance, while the SRC parameters will be reconsidered in the talks. The pact preserves workers’ rights against victimisation and commits both sides to dispute resolution through established mechanisms. The nurses’ strike across counties remains contentious, with governors urging dialogue and sustainable funding to support re-engagement.
Namibia has reached an agreement with the United States to phase out the US-AIDS funding for HIV programs starting in 2027, with Namibia taking over financing through a technical cooperation model as the US reduces its aid. The deal follows Namibia’s rejection of the US data-sharing provisions and surpasses UNAIDS targets on testing and treatment. The transition will integrate HIV response into Namibia’s national health system.
Nearly 1,400 people from 260 families have arrived in Tawila, North Darfur in five days, pushing total arrivals since early September past 6,000. The displaced, mainly women, children, and older residents, cite deteriorating security, hunger, drought, and famine. Host communities face growing pressure as humanitarian access remains critical. Aid groups call for an urgent, coordinated response to provide food, water, shelter, healthcare, and psychosocial support.