Outbreaks and epidemics

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.

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