Diseases

Over 1,000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO

In all, 2,473 cases of the deadly virus, including 999 deaths, have been confirmed in DRC.

Cyclosporiasis cases in the US hit record high

Since May 1, there have been 4,173 confirmed domestic cyclospora infection cases across 41 states.

Mexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak

On July 18, the FDA said a sample of Mexican lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms had tested positive for the parasite.

‘All these rashes’: Chickenpox surges in Gaza’s overcrowded, filthy camps

A displaced Palestinian girl suffering from chickenpox with her mother inside the family’s tent in Khan Younis on July 19.

US authority says Taylor Farms link to parasite outbreak was a false positive

The FDA earlier said that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora parasite.

Sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak

Taylor Farms has confirmed that the sampled product is not part of its current recall.

Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency warns

More than 2,000 Ebola cases and 700 deaths have been recorded in Congo and neighbouring Uganda as of July 14.

Taco Bell to stop using lettuce linked to parasitic contamination

The US authorities are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be declared virus-free

The wider outbreak has caused 2,011 confirmed cases of infection and 754 confirmed deaths in the DRC as of July 15.

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

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