Global Health Dynamics: From Ebola to COVID-19 Developments

A summary of current health news, including the disbanding of a U.S. Justice Department unit focusing on food and drug safety, Australia's healthcare plans ahead of elections, Uganda ending its Ebola outbreak, Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine trial request, and China's data protection affecting European research funds.

The U.S. Justice Department is set to disband its unit handling food and drug safety enforcement, impacting 215 employees, as part of cost-cutting measures within President Trump's administration. This follows a memo by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche aiming for broader departmental efficiencies, initially reported by Reuters.

As Australia's general election approaches, the Labor government is promising to enhance the national healthcare system with free medical advice and telehealth services. This move is anticipated to distinguish them from the opposition, highlighting healthcare management amidst rising living costs.

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest ebola outbreak, three months after it was initially detected. The outbreak, centered in Kampala, was announced following the death of a male nurse from the viral hemorrhagic disease, marking a successful containment effort.

(With inputs from agencies.)