Mexico measles 2025- January 2026
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In this newscast, I look at the measles confirmed cases and deaths in Mexico since the beginning of 2025.
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Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak
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The Ethiopian government has declared the end to the its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on Monday. The completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days.
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Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication
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In this newscast, I go over the recent encouraging news from the Carter Center concerning global Guinea Worm disease.
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Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025
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In this newscast, I report on the first locally-transmitted chikungunya case in the state of Florida in 2025 in Miami-Dade County.
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Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary
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In this newscast, I look at Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) following a Facebook post I did about a outbreak among homeless people in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year
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In this newscast, I report on the latest data on syphilis in Japan in 2025.
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Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025
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In this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere.
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Chikungunya across the globe 2025
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In this newscast, I look at the global chikungunya situation in 2025. I also discuss transmission, symptoms and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease.
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Chikungunya in Cuba
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In this newscast, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Cuba.
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Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate
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In this newscast, I look at the end of year Nipah virus situation in Bangladesh and the latest developments with the University of Oxford's Nipah virus vaccine candidate.
info_outlineSenegal has eliminated the blinding disease trachoma as a public health problem, the World Health Organization announced last week.
This means that more than nine million people in the country are no longer at risk of losing their sight to the disease.
Joining me from Nigeria to discuss trachoma and the milestone in Senegal is Dr Caleb Mpyet. Dr Mpyet is a trachoma specialist, epidemiologist and eye doctor. He is trachoma technical adviser for Sightsavers.