SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has had a major impact on human health globally; infecting a large number of people; causing severe disease and associated long-term health sequelae; resulting in death and excess mortality, especially among older and vulnerable populations; interrupting routine healthcare services; disruptions to travel, trade, education and many other societal […]
From October to December 2020, a total of seven confirmed cases of yellow fever (YF) have been reported from four health districts in three regions in Senegal. …read more
Between 6 November and 15 December 2020, 52 suspected cases of yellow fever (YF), including 14 …read more
NIH accomplishments in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment include Covid-19 vaccines and treatments, better diagnosis of prostate cancer, and methods for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. …read more
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include new approaches to Covid-19, a universal mosquito vaccine, and advances in restoring vision. …read more