The WHO chief said the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is spreading faster than the response. Officials also investigated a suspected case in Kinshasa as funding and containment efforts increased.
A nationwide Cyclospora parasite outbreak has sickened nearly 23,000 people across 47 states and killed two, while the Trump administration and Taylor Farms face intense scrutiny for slow public updates and opaque recall information.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa as Congo's Ebola outbreak approaches 4,000 confirmed cases, facing challenges including rebel conflict, unpaid health worker wages, and failing contact tracing.
Two people with underlying health conditions have died amid a record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak spanning at least 45 states, as federal health agencies face criticism for sluggish reporting and response times.
A Cyclospora outbreak in the US, the largest on record with over 18,000 cases across 45 states, has resulted in the first two confirmed fatalities in Michigan, both with underlying health conditions.
The WHO called for increased financial and resource support to tackle the expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded 3,802 confirmed cases and 1,707 deaths.
The US Cyclospora outbreak, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, has caused 2 deaths in Michigan amid over 18,000 cases across 45 states, surpassing the 2019 record of ~4,700 cases.
Michigan health officials confirmed two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases in the US. Both victims had underlying conditions; lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell was identified as the source. Nationwide, CDC recorded 6,707 confirmed cases.
Two people with significant underlying health conditions have died amid a major cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Mexico. Health officials report thousands of cases nationally in the largest such outbreak on record.
Two people with underlying health conditions have died in Michigan due to a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed US deaths related to the microscopic intestinal parasite, health officials announced.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak causes its first two fatalities amid thousands of infections linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce. Officials continue investigating to halt transmission.
Michigan health authorities confirmed two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases in the U.S. The source is traced to Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states; nationwide cases exceed 6,700, with 11,234 in Michigan and 193 hospitalizations.
Michigan health department confirmed two deaths from cyclosporiasis, the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak; cases rise to 11,234 and spread to nine states, with FDA linking the illness to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico.
A million young people in England are being offered a free Meningitis B vaccine following a significant outbreak in Kent. The two-dose vaccine is available to 17-25 year olds, particularly those starting university or residential college this autumn, via pharmacies or the NHS National Booking Service.
Michigan health authorities reported the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, bringing total cases to 11,234. Both individuals had underlying health conditions. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, is the worst in recent history, with the FDA investigating another.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr urged parents to vaccinate children for measles, despite his past vaccine criticism, as the US faces a record outbreak with over 2,370 cases this year. Medical experts link the surge to declining immunization rates, a trend many attribute to Kennedy's skepticism.
One million young people in the UK are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine following a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year. The campaign targets 17-25 year olds, especially those starting university or residential college, with bookings available at pharmacies.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has become the second-worst on record with over 1,500 deaths, while neighboring Uganda successfully contained its imported cases due to preparedness, quick action, and community cooperation, despite the porous border.
The U.S. is experiencing its largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak, with over 10,000 cases across 45 states, primarily linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, parsley, and cilantro. The parasite's complex lifecycle in the human gut makes infections hard to treat and trace.
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying health measures, including checkpoints and paramedic deployment, to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak. These efforts aim to protect both local communities and the endangered mountain gorilla population, following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is now the second-worst on record with over 1,500 deaths, spreading rapidly and hampered by insecurity. In contrast, Uganda successfully contained its 20 cases and two deaths, attributed to strong preparedness, quick action, and community cooperation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, as the country's largest. With 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30, the outbreak is intensifying, hampered by insecurity and population displacement in areas like Ituri province.
A 'megafire' in France, which consumed 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, is finally contained but daily outbreaks persist, pushing emergency services to exhaustion. The crisis has sparked debate over the fire's origins, resource availability, and the impact of climate change, while communities show strong solidarity.
The US faces a major measles resurgence with over 2,300 cases, driven by rising vaccine skepticism and misinformation, exacerbated by the White House's stance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s views. This marks the worst outbreak since 1989, posing a complex public health challenge.
