Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak
Outbreak News
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.
info_outline
Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I go over the recent encouraging news from the Carter Center concerning global Guinea Worm disease.
info_outline
Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I report on the first locally-transmitted chikungunya case in the state of Florida in 2025 in Miami-Dade County.
info_outline
Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary
Outbreak News
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.
info_outline
Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I report on the latest data on syphilis in Japan in 2025.
info_outline
Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere.
info_outline
Chikungunya across the globe 2025
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I look at the global chikungunya situation in 2025. I also discuss transmission, symptoms and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease.
info_outline
Chikungunya in Cuba
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Cuba.
info_outline
Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate
Outbreak News
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_outline
Salmonella outbreak in the US, possibly linked to raw oysters
Outbreak News
In this newscast, I look at the multistate salmonella outbreak possibly linked to raw oysters.
info_outlineIn this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere.