Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda’s key lessons in tackling public health crises
The New Times Rwanda has emerged as one of the models of effective management of public health crises. Through its national pandemic prevention strategy – applied during Covid-19, Mpox, and Marburg Virus outbreaks – the country has demonstrated the value of early preparation, innovation, and community-driven efforts in safeguarding public health. At the core of Rwanda’s approach is its Early Warning […]
Oct 15, 2024
Bird flu detected at more farms in Hungary
Daily News Hungary The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a duck farm in Békés County, in the southeast of the country, food safety authority Nébih said on October 2, 2024.Around 25,000 ducks are being destroyed in Fuzesgyarmat. Protection and surveillance zones have been established around the farm. Avian influenza was identified in […]
Oct 15, 2024
Seventh Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in California
Contagion The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reported two confirmed cases of H5 avian flu, bringing the total to seven probable cases in the state. These cases are linked to outbreaks on dairy farms in the Central Valley, where most infections have occurred among farm workers. Notably, two workers from the same farm […]
Oct 15, 2024
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update October 11, 2024
CDC In this week’s spotlight, CDC confirms three additional cases of H5 bird flu in California, bringing the total in that state to six; shares a summary of genetic sequencing data of H5N1 bird flu viruses from California available to date; shares information about a new pilot program to test symptomatic farm and dairy workers […]
Oct 15, 2024
California reports five possible human avian influenza cases
The Poultry Site California is investigating five possible human cases of avian influenza among dairy farm workers, in addition to the six cases previously confirmed in the state, Reuters reported, citing the state health department on Monday. Avian influenza has spread to 100 dairies in California and 300 nationwide, according to the US Department of Agriculture. There have […]
Oct 15, 2024
France’s Airports Report Increased Odyssean Malaria Cases
Precision Vaccinations In recent years, there has been an increase in locally acquired malaria cases in Europe related to travelers returning from Africa, which shoulders the heaviest burden (90%+) of malaria disease reported. In 2022, over 99% of Europe’s 6,131 malaria cases (mean age 37.9 yrs) were travel-related. To guide control measures, researchers analyzed two decades […]
Oct 15, 2024
California: Bird flu-infected livestock dying at high rate slowing disposal services
NBC News The bird flu has now infected at least six people in California, officials said Monday. The infected work at dairy farms in the Central Valley, where they might have been infected by cows. A shocking video from a veterinarian shows dead cows on the side of the road in Tulare County. Those cows […]
Oct 15, 2024
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California. Like the two cases in that state confirmed last week, the person reported occupational exposure to infected dairy cows. To date, all three California cases occurred in dairy workers from three different affected farms […]
Oct 9, 2024
The Atlantic Their saliva is making some farmers allergic to their own cattle and sheep. When Clark Giles first heard about ticks making people allergic to meat, he found the notion so unbelievable, he considered it “hogwash.” Then, in 2022, it happened to him. Following a spate of tick bites, he ate a hamburger and […]
Oct 9, 2024
FDA authorizes 1st over-the-counter combo flu and COVID test outside of emergency use
ABC News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first over-the-counter combination COVID-19 and flu test outside of emergency use on Monday evening. This means the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is available without a prescription. The FDA said the test is for those who are experiencing respiratory symptoms. While there are other over-the-counter combination tests […]
Oct 8, 2024