The New World screwworm, eradicated from the US in 1966, has reemerged in South Texas in June 2026, spreading northward into New Mexico. This parasitic pest, which infests warm-blooded animals, raises concerns for livestock, wildlife, and pet owners, prompting multiagency response plans in states like Colorado.
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, during what residents described as a settler attack involving the Israeli military. The incident, the deadliest this year, risks further reprisals.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen over 1,000 deaths and 2,400 cases in two months. Contact tracing is failing, with over 80% of new cases appearing outside known contacts, exacerbated by conflict, transient workers, and community mistrust.
Climate change is expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes, like the Asian tiger mosquito, into temperate regions such as New England, increasing the risk of viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. While Connecticut has a statewide monitoring program, many areas, including parts of New York, lack comprehensive surveillance, hindering proactive prevention efforts.
US health authorities identified shredded iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico supplier, served at Taco Bell, as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Over 1,600 cases and 94 hospitalizations have been reported across five states.
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday resulted in at least six deaths, including a 9-year-old girl, according to Palestinian health officials. Mediators are engaged in further talks for a US-brokered ceasefire.
Taco Bell is removing lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole from its menu due to a rapid spread of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing severe diarrhea. Michigan alone reports nearly 1,000 cases, far exceeding its typical annual count.
The NHS is urging people in their 50s to participate in bowel cancer screening due to low uptake. Official figures show only half of 54-year-olds completed at-home testing kits last year. Early detection through free faecal immunochemical tests (Fit) can save lives.
Taco Bell is removing lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole from menu items nationwide due to a rapid spread of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing severe diarrhea. Michigan alone reports nearly 1,000 cases, far exceeding its typical annual count.
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, often seasonal in the US (May-August). Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue. Prevention involves thorough washing of produce, cooking when possible, and avoiding contaminated food/water.
A woman in India's Mandla district gave birth to quadruplets in an auto-rickshaw en route to the hospital. All four newborns died shortly after birth, with the family alleging delayed medical care due to a lack of ambulance service.
A confirmed Ebola case in Goma, DRC, has led to the closure of the Petite Barrière border crossing with Rwanda, disrupting trade for thousands and impacting livelihoods. While authorities cite health concerns, experts question border closures' effectiveness, and traders face severe economic hardship.
The CDC is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to combat Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. With nearly 1,000 cases in DRC and 31 in Uganda, officials cite the need for immediate support, though global risk remains low. Efforts are hampered by mistrust and resource shortages.
A California resident was diagnosed with Rickettsia lanei, a rare tick-borne bacterial infection, in April. This marks the third case in the state and fourth globally, with potential for severe outcomes like gangrene and death. Health officials urge prompt treatment with doxycycline for suspected cases.
Federal health officials have recalled 913 cases of alfredo sauce distributed across the U.S. due to potential salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder ingredient. The supplier, The Coffee Connexion Co. Inc., voluntarily initiated the recall, designated as highest risk by the FDA.
A suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, has tested positive, with final confirmation pending. Contact tracing is underway for 77 individuals, including healthcare workers and family members. Authorities advise vigilance, especially during the May-September high-risk period.
Two children have died from measles in England this year, with one succumbing to acute measles and the other to its late effects. Health officials report over 100 new cases in the last fortnight, primarily among unvaccinated children under 10.
The WHO says a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached 471 confirmed cases and 84 deaths. Officials warn the Bundibugyo-strain epidemic could grow much larger without a faster response.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands across the US, Canada, and Mexico, health officials are preparing for infectious disease threats, prioritizing measles and respiratory viruses over Ebola due to lower transmission risk. Enhanced surveillance and screening measures are in place.
Health officials are investigating multiple breast cancer diagnoses among teachers at Uxbridge High School in Massachusetts. While no immediate danger is indicated, air quality and building systems will be tested, and past site uses reviewed.
Health officials are warning about the dangerous "Benadryl Challenge" after at least five children were hospitalized in San Diego for attempting to induce hallucinations by taking excessive amounts of the allergy medication. The challenge, which has circulated on social media since at least 2020, has been linked to serious health issues and even death.
New Jersey health officials are suing GEO Group, the private operator of Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center, demanding full access after investigators were denied entry amid allegations of inhumane conditions, a TB outbreak risk, and a detainee strike.
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefed DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on the Ebola outbreak response. An aid agency warned the outbreak is larger than official figures, and health officials are struggling to control it. Tedros emphasized the need for community ownership and strong government leadership.
Five newborns (1-3 days old) died in Ad-Din Hospital, Dhaka, during a heatwave (32°C/89°F) when the post-delivery ward's air conditioning failed, causing suffocating conditions.
