Health News Spotlight: Bird Flu Cases in Oregon, Abbott's Legal Victory, and Expanding Mpox Outbreak

The recent health news includes Oregon reporting human cases of bird flu among Washington farm workers, Abbott and Reckitt win a legal battle over infant formula liability, a surge in Mpox cases in Africa, and other significant health updates such as abortion laws, diabetes treatment decisions, and liver fibrosis drug trials.

Oregon officials have identified three human cases of bird flu among farm workers from Washington state. Health authorities report that the virus, which originated from infected poultry, has affected a total of 39 individuals across the U.S. this year, primarily among those in direct contact with infected animals.

In a legal context, Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt unit Mead Johnson have successfully defended themselves in a lawsuit regarding alleged risks associated with their premature baby formulas. A jury in St. Louis cleared the companies of liability, marking their first win following significant losses in previous trials.

Elsewhere in the health sector, Mpox cases have risen dramatically by 500% in Africa. The World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency as cases spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring regions, highlighting the ongoing challenges in global public health surveillance and response.

(With inputs from agencies.)