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.

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