Outbreaks and epidemics

WHO appeals for $1.27b for world’s worst health crises in 2026

The World Health Organization estimates that 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026

India says it has contained a Nipah outbreak after two healthcare workers infected

The Nipah virus is a zoonotic one, meaning it can jump from an animal to humans. It can be transmitted when humans come in close contact with infected animals.

South Carolina measles cases push US towards losing status

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to encephalitis and pneumonia.

Philippines bans pork imports from Spain, Taiwan over swine fever outbreaks

The ban on pork from Spain follows a report on Nov 28 by the country's veterinary authorities confirming the presence of African swine fever among wild pigs in Barcelona.

Deadly fungus spreading in European hospitals triggers warning

The fungus survives on hospital surfaces and medical equipment and spreads easily between patients.

Chikungunya: A debilitating virus surges globally as mosquitoes move with warming climate

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Closed up of male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes photographed at Wolbachia mosquito breeding facility on Feb 22, 2024.

US measles cases climb to highest level in three decades

The US CDC reported 1,288 confirmed infections on July 9, the most since 1992 and surpassing the total for 2019.

Philippines warns of health emergency as HIV cases soar

公众只需提供手指尖的一滴血，等待20分钟，便能知道自己是否感染HIV。（视频截图）

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickens 45 people across 18 US states

Companies including Target have issued recalls for products with cucumbers that may be contaminated.

Americans worry about Trump’s handling of current measles outbreak, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The US is currently facing its largest single outbreak of measles in 25 years, with the number of cases crossing the 1,000 mark last week.

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