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Respiratory, GI, vector‑borne, and antimicrobial resistance trends and care.
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AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (717+ words) The Federal government has raised the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that patients are suffering prolonged illnesses, failing to respond to treatment and dying from infections that antibiotics should ordinarily help control. The Coordinating Minister…...
CDC says measures in place to 'assess' travelers from Russian region where plague was reported
41+ min ago (372+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it has established measures to “identify and assess” any travelers from the Russian region where a possible plague case was reported. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency noted that roughly 200 travelers…...
As measles continues to spread, health officials are seeing vaccine interest rise
42+ min ago (882+ words) As measles continues to spread across the U.S., local health officials say it may be spurring some to get themselves or their children vaccinated. More than 4,000 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. as well as six deaths — with the most recent…...
Japan’s Five-Decade Hepatitis Campaign Reshapes the Nation’s Liver Cancer Burden
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Ebola Outbreak, DRC and Region, Situation Report #14 (October 13, 2026)
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (376+ words) FAST FACTS On May 15, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later confirmed to be caused by the Bundibugyo strain. As of October 11, 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 confirmed deaths had been reported in…...
Food Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (298+ words) Food poisoning is a common illness that occurs when people consume contaminated food or water. It can affect anyone and may cause discomfort, disrupt daily activities, and sometimes lead to serious health complications. Although many cases are mild and improve…...
Lassa Fever: NCDC reports 1,138 cases, 268 deaths |
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (415+ words) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,138 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 268 deaths across 24 states, with the case fatality rate standing at 23.6 per cent. The agency said this in a statement on Monday, citing its Lassa…...
CDC offers states $100M in measles support as cases climb
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (869+ words) Tuesday, October 13, 2026 85° Today's Paper By Apoorva Mandavilli and Dani Blum / New York Times DESIREE RIOS / THE NEW YORK TIMES A sign points to a measles testing site in February at Seminole Memorial Hospital, in Seminole, Texas. As measles continues to…...
The plague? You’re more likely to die from the common cold
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (483+ words) Yes, there was a case in Siberia, which is bound to cause alarm. But the real reason is why a Russian lab is studying the plague in the first place Seven centuries after the Black Death devastated Europe, mention of…...
Hospital-Acquired Infections Hit 15.7 Percent Globally as Drug-Resistant Superbugs Spread
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (619+ words) A systematic review in BMC Infectious Diseases finds hospital-acquired infections affect 15.72 percent of patients in included studies, with the highest burdens in Asia and Africa and widespread multidrug resistance among leading pathogens....