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The outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship has led to biotech and pharmaceutical stocks surging on reports of firms developing vaccines.

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre advises Hajj pilgrims to get vaccinated 10 days before travel, review chronic conditions and carry essential medicines and reports

According to the minister, 299 measles cases were reported between Jan. 1 and April 12, already exceeding the total figure for 2025.

Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since the year 2000 and more than 500 million children were protected through routine immunisation, but the continent remains offtrack in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.