Outbreak News

Host and editor at outbreaknewstoday.substack.com, Robert Herriman reports on infectious disease news, information and interviews expert guests on different topics of health and disease.

Ringworm STD cases rise in Minnesota 02/28/2026

Ringworm STD cases rise in Minnesota On today's news report, I discuss the increase in Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) infections, that can be spread through sex, in Minnesota. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40265960

Singapore reports increase in measles, steps up public health measures 02/21/2026

Singapore reports increase in measles, steps up public health measures In this news report, I look at the measles situation in Singapore and the public health measures they are taking. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40184830

Chicago reports meningococcal disease increase 02/19/2026

Chicago reports meningococcal disease increase In this news report, I look at the increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases reported in Chicago. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40170240

Chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia 02/15/2026

Chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia In this short news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia, which prompted the CDC to issue a travel notice. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40117145

Brazil to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue 02/14/2026

Brazil to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue In this news report, I look at what the Brazil Ministry of Health is doing to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue fever, using their homegrown vaccine. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40108190

Chikungunya outbreaks: Suriname and Seychelles 02/14/2026

Chikungunya outbreaks: Suriname and Seychelles In this news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname and Seychelles. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40107780

Texas: Preventing screwworm 02/07/2026

Texas: Preventing screwworm In this news report, I look at the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation in Central America and Mexico and the efforts being made by the state of Texas and the US government to prevent its spread into the United States. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/40028785

Mexico measles 2025- January 2026 02/01/2026

Mexico measles 2025- January 2026 In this newscast, I look at the measles confirmed cases and deaths in Mexico since the beginning of 2025. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39954010

Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak 01/31/2026

Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak 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. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39946750

Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication 01/31/2026

Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication In this newscast, I go over the recent encouraging news from the Carter Center concerning global Guinea Worm disease. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39945515

Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025 01/24/2026

Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025 In this newscast, I report on the first locally-transmitted chikungunya case in the state of Florida in 2025 in Miami-Dade County. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39861225

Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary 01/12/2026

Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary 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. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39708110

Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year 01/04/2026

Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year In this newscast, I report on the latest data on syphilis in Japan in 2025. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39606510

Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025 01/03/2026

Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025 In this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39599605

Chikungunya across the globe 2025 01/01/2026

Chikungunya across the globe 2025 In this newscast, I look at the global chikungunya situation in 2025. I also discuss transmission, symptoms and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39583880

Chikungunya in Cuba 12/28/2025

Chikungunya in Cuba In this newscast, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Cuba. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39545590

Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate 12/28/2025

Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate 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. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39543695

Salmonella outbreak in the US, possibly linked to raw oysters 12/26/2025

Salmonella outbreak in the US, possibly linked to raw oysters In this newscast, I look at the multistate salmonella outbreak possibly linked to raw oysters. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39538855

Chicago: Dog rabies and Mpox Clade I 12/26/2025

Chicago: Dog rabies and Mpox Clade I In this newscast, I report on two recent stories coming out of Chicago- the first dog rabies case in decades and the first mpox clade I case. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39534880

Measles: A Public Health Wake-up call in the US 12/21/2025

Measles: A Public Health Wake-up call in the US The CDC has reported nearly 2000 measles cases to date in 2025, a number we haven’t seen since 1992. Next month, the US faces a critical deadline where we have to prove that we have stopped measles transmission, if not, we could lose our elimination status, something we have maintained for a quarter century. Is it too late? My guest today says losing elimination status isn’t inevitable. Joining me today to discuss this public health wake up call in Rodney Rohde, PhD, Dr Rohde is a University Distinguished and Regents’ Professor and Chair for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program in the College of Health Professions (CHP) at Texas State University. He is also the Associate Director for the Translational Health Research Center. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39488845

Africa outbreaks: Ebola in the DRC, Marburg in Ethiopia 12/06/2025

Africa outbreaks: Ebola in the DRC, Marburg in Ethiopia On this podcast, I look at the recently declared over Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the current Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39307230

Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia 11/15/2025

Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia In this news report, I discuss the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia. Watch the /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/39044250

Rift Valley fever in West Africa: Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia 11/08/2025

Rift Valley fever in West Africa: Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia In this podcast, I look at the recent and growing Rift Valley fever outbreak affecting several West Africa countries- Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia. Watch the /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/38960615

Parasites: Soil-transmitted helminths 10/23/2025

Parasites: Soil-transmitted helminths On today’s show, I want to look at the parasites collectively known as the soil transmitted helminths. They are also grouped in with the neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs. Joining me today is Bukunyi (Mercy) Ajanaku, MS. Mercy is a parasitologist who hails from Ibadan, Nigeria. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/38762945

Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know 10/22/2025

Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know Last week, New York health officials reported a confirmed locally acquired chikungunya case in the state in Nassau County on Long Island. This is the first locally acquired case of chikungunya reported in New York state and the first in the US since 2019. Joining me today to discuss chikungunya is Aileen Chang, MD. Dr Chang is an Associate Professor of Medicine at George Washington University. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/38749120

Lyme and other tick-borne diseases 09/20/2025

Lyme and other tick-borne diseases In this podcast, I briefly go over a number of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Powassan virus disease. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/38291325

Human plague in the US: Three cases reported to date 08/30/2025

Human plague in the US: Three cases reported to date In this podcast, I look at the recent human plague cases in the United States and discuss some specifics about the 'ancient disease' /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/38030950

Chikungunya epidemic risk: A call to action 08/13/2025

Chikungunya epidemic risk: A call to action The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The call-to-action urges countries to scale their lab diagnostics and surveillance, train staff, and strengthen healthcare systems as cases are appearing in popular travel destinations across Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. Joining me today to examine this topic is Ben Simone, MD, FFPH. He is the Global Medical Affairs Director Travel Vaccines at Bavarian Nordic. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/37807005

Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul 08/05/2025

Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. This annual observance aims to educate the public about psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide, and to support those living with it. Joining me today to talk about psoriasis is Rosanne Paul, DO. Dr Paul is an assistant professor of dermatology at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/37693745

Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story 07/31/2025

Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious eye infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Acanthamoeba. It primarily affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, and can lead to significant pain, inflammation, and potential vision loss. Contact lens wearers are particularly at risk due to improper hygiene practices, but anyone can be affected. My guest today founded The in 2022. Joining me today is Juliette Vila Sinclair Spence. Juliette is the Founder & Chairwoman of the Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) Eye Foundation. /episode/index/show/outbreaknews/id/37626975

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