Tag: #outbreak

Ethiopia Declares Marburg Outbreak Over After 42 Days With No New Cases

Ethiopia ended its first Marburg outbreak after a 42-day countdown with no new cases. Nineteen cases were recorded and 14 people died.

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Two Nipah Cases in West Bengal Spur Airport Screening Across Asia

India says a two-case Nipah cluster is contained, but airports from Bangkok to Hong Kong revived thermal screening and health forms amid COVID-era jitters.

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Measles outbreak in South Carolina’s Upstate reaches 789 cases, largest U.S. surge since 2000

A fast-growing measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County has sickened 789 people, mostly unvaccinated children, prompting quarantines and national concern.

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Ethiopia Declares First Marburg Outbreak Over After Rapid Response and Vaccine Trial

Ethiopia ends its first Marburg outbreak after 14 confirmed cases. Contact tracing, safe burials and trials of experimental vaccine and therapies aided control.

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South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

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Illinois Public Health Department Warns Against Raw Milk After Campylobacter Outbreak

Illinois health officials caution against raw milk after 11 fall ill in Campylobacter outbreak.

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Haiti Faces Resurgence of Cholera Amidst Political Turmoil and Violence

Haiti's cholera outbreak worsens with over 3,000 suspected cases amid political instability and gang violence.

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Ebola Outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province Challenges Global Health Systems

DRC's Ebola outbreak tests global health readiness amid infrastructure challenges and community response efforts.

#ebola, #drc, #health, #outbreak, #who

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Due to Falling Vaccination Rates

A major measles outbreak in the U.S. highlights declining vaccination rates and misinformation as key challenges.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province After 15 Years

A new Ebola outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province poses significant containment challenges.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province Amidst Challenging Conditions

DRC faces its 16th Ebola outbreak with 28 cases, 15 deaths reported in Kasai Province, prompting WHO intervention and vaccine delivery.

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Texas Declares End to Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2000

Texas ends West Texas measles outbreak, highlighting vaccination importance after 762 cases. Continued vigilance urged amid global spread threats.

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US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Due to Declining Vaccinations

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in decades, driven by falling vaccination rates, with 1,309 cases reported across 40 states.

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US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years

The US reports 1,288 measles cases in 38 states, spotlighting vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

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