Infectious diseases

US loses measles elimination status as cases surge: WSJ

The CDC has confirmed 5,412 measles cases so far in 2026, more than double the total in 2025.

Swiss woman with Ebola released from hospital, statement says

The Ugandan-born woman infected with Bundibugyo and her husband, a Swiss diplomat, were flown from Nigeria to hospitals in Switzerland in late October.

Cholera killed more than 3,000 in 2026: WHO

While data for the first nine months of 2026 show a decline in deaths, more than 3,000 people have still died from the preventable and treatable diarrheal infection.

US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years

A measles alert sign outside a medical centre in New York.

Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak

Wisconsin had reported 431 cases across 13 counties as at Nov 3, with nine people hospitalised for severe symptoms.

Thailand reports 470 mpox cases, 3 deaths in first 10 months of 2026

Early signs commonly include fever, headaches, back pain, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes.

Singapore launches Asia-Pacific initiative to identify next big infectious disease threat earlier

The Asia Pacific One Health Initiative is led by (from left) Ian Cheong, senior principal investigator and senior consultant from Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory; Lee Fook Kay, head of Health Collaborative from Temasek Trust; and Leo Yee-Sin, senior adviser and senior consultant at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory.

New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak

The state’s governor in October declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states.

Ebola fatality rate tops 50% after hundreds of deaths added to Congo toll

The outbreak has caused 10,414 confirmed infections and 5,372 deaths, giving it a reported case-fatality ratio of 51.6%.

Screwworm infests dog in Arizona, widening US cases

The dog had a wound on its back that was infested with maggots, consistent with screwworm, and scientific testing verified the infestation.

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