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washingtonpost.comscience7 hrs ago
Cyclosporiasis cases rise in Maryland and Virginia
A parasitic illness has sickened at least 843 people across the United States this year. Maryland and Virginia have reported new infections since May, while Washington, D.C. has recorded none.
chicago.suntimes.comworld1 day ago
CDC Reports 2,944 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 32 States as of July 10
At least 2,944 cases of the parasitic infection have been reported in 32 states through July 10, 2026. Michigan accounts for more than half, with officials linking the outbreak to suspected food contamination.
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news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Over 2,900 People Across 31 States
More than 2,900 people have been sickened by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis in a nationwide outbreak. Officials have not yet identified the source or confirmed whether cases are connected.
chicago.suntimes.comworld3 days ago
Michigan Reports 1,562 Cyclosporiasis Cases Since Late June, 44 Hospitalized
State health officials recorded 1,562 reports of the parasitic illness as of July 10, with 44 hospitalizations. Cases have spread across 40 counties, far above the annual average of 50.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
England Reports Third Measles Death in 2026 While NHS Launches Catch-Up Vaccination for One Million Families
An adult with an underlying condition died from measles, following two child deaths in June. GB News reported 883 confirmed cases through early July, nearly matching the prior year's full total. The NHS has begun a catch-up vaccination effort.
io9.gizmodo.comfinance3 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 1,400 in Michigan and Ohio
Michigan and Ohio have recorded more than 1,400 confirmed cases of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis since early June. Investigators have not identified a common food source.
chicago.suntimes.comworld5 days ago
Michigan Confirms 708 Cyclosporiasis Cases in 10 Days
Health officials recorded a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis infections centered in southeastern Michigan. Cases have also appeared in Ohio and three other states. Federal agencies continue to investigate the source linked to fresh produce.
ZeroHedgefinance7 days ago
NYC Reports 18 Legionnaires’ Disease Cases on Upper East Side, No Deaths
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported 18 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in zip codes 10028, 10128 and 10075 as of July 5, 2026. Officials identified a cooling tower as the probable source and are testing all such systems in the area.
globalnews.cafinance7 days ago
Health Agencies Investigate Four Infant Botulism Cases Across Three States
Federal health agencies are examining four reported cases of infant botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The investigation covers multiple states and involves infants who developed the illness.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
Researchers Begin Trial of Two Experimental Treatments for Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo
A clinical study evaluating remdesivir and MBP134 began in early July at an Ebola treatment center in Bunia. The trial will track survival for 28 days after treatment starts and may expand to high-risk groups in a second phase.
world9 days ago
DRC Begins Trial of Two Experimental Ebola Treatments
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a clinical trial of two experimental Ebola drugs while the outbreak continues to expand in the northeast. The study tests monoclonal antibody MBP134 and antiviral remdesivir against the Bundibugyo strain.
forbes.comfinance9 days ago
CDC Investigates 145 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 17 States
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported between May 1 and June 16, with 20 hospitalizations and no deaths. The CDC is working with state health departments and the FDA to identify possible sources of the parasitic infection.
forbes.comworld9 days ago
CDC reports over 400 cyclosporiasis cases across 18 states
Health officials are investigating more than 400 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in 18 states since May. The parasitic illness causes watery diarrhea and spreads through contaminated produce and water. No deaths have been reported.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Sickens Dozens Across U.S. States With 20 Hospitalizations
@NBCNews reported that at least 145 cases occurred in 17 states from May 1 to June 16, 2026, plus over 170 in southeast Michigan since June 22. The CDC stated there is no evidence of one multi-state outbreak linking all cases.
winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship Has Ended
The World Health Organization announced July 2 that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius is over after the final exposed contact completed quarantine and tested negative. No new cases have been reported since May 25. The ship recorded 13 total cases and three deaths.
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world10 days ago
Suspected H5 bird flu case found in seabird on NSW Mid North Coast
A suspected case of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza has been identified in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest. Samples have been sent for confirmation while commercial poultry operations remain unaffected so far.
world10 days ago
Michigan Reports More Than 300 Cyclosporiasis Cases as of July 2
@ABC reported that Michigan recorded more than 300 cyclosporiasis cases by Thursday, far exceeding the state's typical annual total of 50. The CDC separately tallied 145 cases across 17 other states through June 15.
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Washington Examinerscience10 days agoUpdated
World Health Organization Declares MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Over
The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over on Thursday. The final exposed contact completed quarantine and tested negative with no new cases reported since 25 May.
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world14 days ago
Congo Ebola Cases Reach 1,274 With 360 Deaths
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,274 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, including 360 deaths. Recoveries nearly doubled in one week while treatment centers continue to admit dozens of patients daily.
winnipegfreepress.comworld14 days ago
Bundibugyo Ebola recoveries nearly double in one week in Congo
Congolese health authorities reported 148 recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain as of Thursday, up from 80 on June 18. Treatment centers continue to admit dozens of patients daily while hundreds remain hospitalized.
The Hillworld17 days ago
CDC raises Ebola response to highest level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 on Friday. Officials cited more than 1,100 confirmed cases and at least 250 deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda since May. The agency also extended travel restrictions on n…
France 24world17 days ago
DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches One Month Mark with 1,000 Confirmed Cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo marked more than a month since its Ebola outbreak was declared on May 17. Fourteen patients have recovered in Mongbwalu while contact tracing covers only 40 percent of known exposures.
jns.orgscience17 days ago
300 Ebola patients missing in DRC as cases rise
Health officials report 1,118 confirmed Ebola cases and 291 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Projections estimate up to 8,210 cases and 1,420 deaths by mid-September if current trends continue.
jns.orgscience17 days ago
Study Estimates 70% Chance Ebola Reaches South Sudan
A modelling study published Thursday put the probability of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo into South Sudan at 70%. Researchers identified gaps in case management, contact tracing, and border surveillance as key vulnerabilities.
France 24world18 days ago
Africa CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Is Serious but Contained
The head of the Africa CDC described the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo as serious but not out of control. At least 290 people have died, and response teams face access problems in displacement camps. He warned that the virus poses a global risk if not stopped at the source.
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mumbrella.com.auscience22 days ago
West Australian poultry show cancelled after H5N1 detection in wild bird
A local poultry association cancelled its July show after authorities confirmed H5N1 in a brown skua near Esperance. Officials reported a second suspected case in a giant petrel and said no poultry infections have been found.
info.gov.hkscience25 days ago
CDC Allocates $107 Million for Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
The CDC will use emergency funds to support outbreak control in two African countries while the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup.
citizen.co.zaworld27 days ago
Uganda Reports No New Ebola Cases for 11 Days but Faces Low Testing Supplies as Congo Nears 800 Cases
Uganda’s director of public health says testing supplies are running low while officials express optimism that a recent surge has been contained.
english.radio.czworld27 days ago
American Doctor Treated for Ebola and Family Return to U.S. as DRC Reports 192 Deaths
Dr. Peter Stafford and his family arrived safely in the United States on Monday after treatment in Germany. The doctor had tested positive while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Bbcworld27 days ago
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance
Survivors of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in DR Congo have recovered and are interacting with health workers. Response teams in Ituri province continue efforts to contain the outbreak. The World Health Organization stated it has not yet caught up with the situation.
ABC Newsworld27 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 170 as Attacks Hit Treatment Centers
More than 170 people have died in the current Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. Two patients were discharged from treatment centres this month after negative tests.
world28 days ago
Health Workers Chased From Ebola Contact-Tracing Effort at Congo Displacement Camp
Health workers conducting contact tracing for an Ebola outbreak were driven away from one displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident illustrates how misinformation and community mistrust now form a central challenge for outbreak response teams.
Nprscience28 days ago
Congo Declares Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province; 782 Cases and 181 Deaths Confirmed
The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15 centered in Ituri province. As of June 13, officials recorded 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, with Bunia reporting the highest single-city total.
citizen.co.zaworld28 days ago
DRC Displacement Camp Lacks Water and Sanitation
Residents at the Kigonze camp near Bunia report dry water taps and damaged latrines while health officials warn of Ebola risk. The camp houses at least 11,700 displaced people with no confirmed cases so far.
The Independentscience28 days ago
Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 782 With 181 Deaths, Ministry Reports
The Congolese Ministry of Health reported 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths from the Bundibugyo strain on Sunday. Contact tracing stands at 56 percent and nearly one million people are displaced in Ituri province.
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Ebola outbreaks confirmed in DRC and Uganda; no vaccine or treatment available
WHO is scaling up surveillance, contact tracing and clinical support in both countries after Bundibugyo virus cases were confirmed last month.
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citizen.co.zaworld31 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Expands in Northeastern Congo, WHO Says
The World Health Organization reported Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to additional areas and is larger than previously detected. Health authorities are assessing the updated scope of transmission.
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rte.ieworld31 days ago
DR Congo Reports 676 Ebola Cases and 136 Deaths as Misinformation Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 676 confirmed Ebola infections and 136 deaths since the outbreak began on 15 May in Ituri province. The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency, while Africa CDC reported the outbrea…
newser.comworld34 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Enters Second Month as Medics Face Safety Equipment Shortages
Doctors and aid workers report shortages of protective equipment nearly a month into one of the world’s largest Ebola outbreaks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
who.intpolitics34 days ago
WHO Launches $518 Million Ebola Response in Congo; the Strain Has No Approved Treatment
The six-month effort runs through November and coordinates with national plans in Congo and Uganda. The U.S. State Department added nearly $38 million, bringing its total Ebola funding above $200 million.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience37 days ago
DR Congo Confirms 397 Ebola Cases and 63 Deaths From Bundibugyo Strain
Congolese authorities announced the outbreak on May 15 after the virus spread for weeks. Health officials face skepticism and attacks on workers.
medpagetoday.comworld37 days ago
Congo Confirms 363 Ebola Cases as Local Workers Build New Treatment Facilities and U.S. Pledges $162 Million
Health workers in Ituri province lack Ebola tests and protective gear while new hospital facilities open in Bunia. The WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17.
Bloombergworld37 days ago
Congo Reports 71 New Ebola Cases and 21 Deaths After Expanding Testing
Health workers expanded testing in Congo, revealing 71 new Ebola cases and 21 additional deaths in a single day.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience38 days ago
Congo Confirms Bundibugyo Ebola Strain in Ituri Outbreak; 363 Cases, 62 Deaths Reported as International Aid Mobilizes
Health workers lack tests and protective gear at facilities in Ituri province. The WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 after silent transmission and cases in Uganda.
michaelwest.com.auworld38 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Democratic Republic of the Congo
An aid organization reports that community trust is essential to containing the virus. The outbreak continues to expand in the country.
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Al Jazeeraworld39 days ago
Aid Reaches Ebola-Hit Mongbwalu Hospital as Residents Dispute Diagnoses and Protocols
Health workers delivered hygiene kits and medical supplies to the main hospital in Mongbwalu, a remote mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A lab technician and a 26-year-old woman died of suspected Ebola there in recent days.
nbcnews.comworld40 days ago
Ebola survivor returns to work at eastern Congo hospital
A person who recovered from Ebola resumed duties at a hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The return comes as health authorities manage a growing outbreak of the virus in the region.
science41 days ago
Ebola Response Expands in Eastern DRC Despite Equipment and Tracing Challenges
Dr. Abdou Sebushishe of the International Medical Corps told CNN that efforts to contain the outbreak are growing while protective gear, contact tracing, and public trust remain limited.
rte.iefinance41 days ago
Ebola Cases Confirmed in Congo and Uganda as Suspected Totals Fall
The World Health Organization reported 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 116 suspected cases in Congo on Tuesday. Uganda confirmed six additional cases, bringing its total to 15.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience41 days ago
Ebola Cases in Central Africa Exceed 1,000 Suspected Infections
A new Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has produced more than 1,000 suspected cases centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health authorities report 223 suspected deaths in the DRC and seven confirmed cases in Uganda.
info.gov.hkworld41 days ago
Pandemic Fund Approves Up to $220.6 Million for Ebola Response
The Pandemic Fund's Governing Board activated emergency financing procedures to release up to $220.6 million in grants for the Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. Funds will support surveillance, laboratory systems, and health workforce capacity in affected and at-risk…
rte.ieworld42 days ago
WHO chief to meet Congo president as Ebola spread warning issued
The World Health Organization director will meet the Congolese president amid reports that Ebola may have circulated undetected for months. Health authorities continue surveillance and contact tracing in affected areas.
nypost.comworld42 days ago
Congo Ebola Outbreak Detected in 22 Health Zones as Testing Backlogs Cleared
The outbreak’s geographic footprint expanded from 13 to 22 affected health zones in three eastern provinces within days, according to government data reported June 1, 2026.
deccanchronicle.comworld42 days ago
WHO Director-General Presents Ebola Survivor Certificates to Nurses in Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented survivor certificates to nurses who contracted Ebola while treating patients. The ceremony took place in Bunia during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld44 days ago
DRC Reports 906 Suspected Ebola Cases as Containment Window Begins
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recorded 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths. The World Health Organization has confirmed 134 cases and 18 deaths across the DRC and Uganda as of May 30.
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The Bbcscience44 days ago
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 1,000 Two Weeks After Outbreak Declared
More than 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Neighboring Uganda has reported nine confirmed cases and one death.
world45 days ago
Suspected cases in eastern Congo near 1,000 with 220 deaths reported
Health officials recorded nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 suspected deaths in eastern Congo. The WHO chief plans meetings with national leaders and a visit to the outbreak center in Bunia.
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The Guardianscience45 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 240 Since Early May
The virus has spread from Ituri province into other eastern DRC regions and Uganda. Health workers report reduced international aid and limited local resources as they attempt to contain transmission.
world46 days ago
Bangladesh Reports More Than 500 Measles Deaths in Ongoing Outbreak
Health authorities in Bangladesh are expanding vaccination efforts after more than 500 people died in a measles outbreak. Most of the deaths have occurred among children.
app.buzzsumo.comscience47 days ago
Bundibugyo Virus Disease Cases Rise in Congo and Uganda
Health authorities reported 390 additional suspected cases and 92 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 18 May 2026. Laboratory-confirmed cases increased by 72, reaching 105 total, while confirmed deaths rose from four to 10.
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