Recent Disease Incidents

Automatically extracted from MediSys news items by PULS (University of Helsinki, Finland)
 
DiseaseTimeLocationStatusCasesDescription
Dengue2024Puerto Rico549 casesDengue Cases Rise
Measles2024.01-2024.03Kyrgyzstan2,074 casesKyrgyzstan records 6,545 cases of measles in 2024
illness--Japanfive peopleDeaths and illness as supplements recalled in Japan
Anthrax2024.03.28Laos54 peopleThailand steps up border control of livestock after anthrax outbreak is reported in neighbouring Laos
Anthrax2024.03.29ThailandlivestockThailand steps up border control of livestock after anthrax outbreak is reported in neighbouring Laos
Cold--MongoliaMongolia's livestockOver 9 pct of Mongolia's livestock die in cold winter
Botulism2024.03.26Australiaseveral cattleCattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths
Dengue2024.03.26Americasmore than 1,000 deaths‘Record increase in dengue cases in Region’ – PAHO calls for collective action in response to crisis
Covid-19 infections2024.03.29Namibiaone Covid-19 deathOmusati records highest number of new Covid-19 cases
Rabies2024.03.28FranceThree patientsGuyane : au moins une personne décède de la rageGuyana: at least one person dies of rabies
virus2024.03.29Namibiaone deathPost-mortem to rule out possible COVID-19 death
live virus2024.03.23NamibiapersonPost-mortem to rule out possible COVID-19 death
Hepatitis D2024.03.28Mongoliapeople66,000 people with hepatitis D live in Mongolia
Unknown Disease2024.03.27Chinaemperor1,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals Face of Chinese Emperor Wu
kidney disease2024.03.28Japan93 peopleUPDATE1: Kobayashi Pharma confirms 5th death linked to its supplements
Dengue2024.01.01-2024.03.29Pakistanjust four new casesDengue preventive, control campaign accelerates in district
Tuberculosis--USATB casesTuberculosis cases in US were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
Meningitis2023USAcasesUS Officials Warn of Increase in Bacterial Illnesses That Can Lead to Meningitis and Possibly Death
infections2024USA143 casesUS Officials Warn of Increase in Bacterial Illnesses That Can Lead to Meningitis and Possibly Death
Measles2023USA58 reported casesScripps News There have been more US measles cases this year than in all of 2023 Elina Tarkazikis 3:54 PM, Mar 28, 2024
Avian Influenza2024.03USAcattleAPHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies
Cholera2024.03.17-2024.03.23Somalia54 deathsHumanitarians raise concern for Somalia cholera outbreak amid vaccine dose shortage: UN
Polio--Afghanistanonly one positive caseMinistry of Public Health claims Polio eradication in Afghanistan
Acute Diarrhea2024.01-2024.03Somalia54 peopleUN warns of increase in cholera infections in Somalia
Bordetella Pertussis2024.03.24-2024.03.30Spainyoung babyHealth authorities ramp up whooping cough vaccination as cases increase
Coronavirus2024.03.23ChinapeoplePhotos: Wuhan Mourns Coronavirus Victims On Tomb Sweeping Day
Food Poisoning2024.03.19-2024.03.28Taiwan1Taiwan food poisoning incident kills 2 people, public opinion is dissatisfied with authorities’ delayed response
Tuberculosis--South Africaevery five casesAfrica: New TB Skin Test Could Offer Cheaper and Easier Way to Detect the Disease
Avian Influenza2024.03.27USA/KansasCowsUS: Bird flu detected in Texas and Kansas dairy cows
Mumps2024.03.22IndiacasesMore Than 15,000 Cases Of Mumps Reported In Kerala; Know The Symptoms And Preventive Measures
Canine Rabies2030Ugandazero human deathsCulling dogs to control rabies in Uganda – an example of moral distress for a veterinary officer Domestic dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths – approximately 60,000 annually occurring mostly in Africa and Asia. The World Health Organisation and its partners declared “zero human deaths due to canine rabies by 2030” as a strategic goal.
Canine Rabies2030Africazero human deathsCulling dogs to control rabies in Uganda – an example of moral distress for a veterinary officer Domestic dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths – approximately 60,000 annually occurring mostly in Africa and Asia. The World Health Organisation and its partners declared “zero human deaths due to canine rabies by 2030” as a strategic goal.
Rabies2030Africahuman rabies deathsCulling dogs to control rabies in Uganda – an example of moral distress for a veterinary officer Domestic dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths – approximately 60,000 annually occurring mostly in Africa and Asia. The World Health Organisation and its partners declared “zero human deaths due to canine rabies by 2030” as a strategic goal.
Erythema Infectiosum--Australiamore than 10 dogsCanine parvovirus warning issued for Latrobe Valley, Victoria after virus kills 10 dogs
Erythema Infectiosum--Victoria10 dogsCanine parvovirus warning issued for Latrobe Valley, Victoria after virus kills 10 dogs
Measles2024Canada40 confirmed casesMeasles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns
all the illnesses2024.03.17-2024.03.23JapanAt least 106 people2024-03-28T03:07:00+05:30 - Health A Japanese supplement pill is recalled after two people died and more than 100 were hospitalized
Obesity--UKcasesDon’t eat a whole Easter egg in one go, warns NHS boss
highly contagious disease--GLOBALover 100 new casesat Meyer new decisive cure from an ancient recipe
Measles2024.03.21USA/Wisconsin64 measles casesWisconsin pediatrician emphasizes vaccination as measles cases surge across 17 states
Coronavirus2024.03.22France13,197 peopleCoronavirus: 987 Dead In 24 Hours In France, More Than 13,000 In Total
Cholera--Zimbabwecholera casesZimbabwe Bans Unsanctioned Easter Church Gatherings As More Cholera Cases Are Recorded
Food Poisoning2024.03.26KenyacaseNakuru: 6 Police Officers Hospitalised after Eating Pilau, Mukimo During Official Lun...
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome2024.03.17Japan42 deathsthe symptoms of the infection and the 30% mortality rate
Tuberculosis2024.03.25KenyaTB casesPeople Daily » Concern as Nyandarua records spike of new cases
these infections--Ghanayoung peopleGovernment urged to reignite public education on HIV/AIDS
Varicella--United Arab Emirateschickenpox casesUAE doctors warn residents of chickenpox risk as summer approaches
Cholera2024.03.20-2024.03.27Haiti10 suspected casesUN: Haiti violence causing sporadic distribution of food, water
Rabies--USA/ConnecticutfoxAggressive fox in Putnam euthanized, tests positive for rabies
Coronavirus2020.03USA/Massachusettsresidents2 Ex-Officials at Veterans Home Where 76 Died in Covid Outbreak Avoid Jail Time