Outbreaks - Page 31

February 15, 2023

Marburg disease hits Africa as WHO confirms outbreak in Equatorial Guinea

The World Health Organization confirmed the presence of an outbreak of the highly-fatal Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea, with Cameroon reportedly seeing cases as well.

February 7, 2023

Mysterious meningitis outbreak in Mexico kills 35

A mysterious outbreak of meningitis in Durango, Mexico, has infected 79 people and killed 35 others in the past few months. It is unclear where the infections began.

January 30, 2023

All countries are dangerously unprepared for future outbreaks, IFRC reports

The International Federation of the Red Cross reported that every country is dangerously vulnerable to future outbreaks and pandemics.

January 5, 2023

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

November 19, 2022

Surge in RSV could be linked to ‘immunity debt’: Dr. Marty Makary

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary unpacks the surge in RSV cases and discusses potential connections to the nation’s COVID response.

November 17, 2022

Uganda is fearful of losing doctors amid Ebola outbreak

Uganda doctors have been struggling with the Ebola outbreak since September. Ten doctors stepped up to work in the hospital and now only three are left due to fear, exhaustion, and wages.

November 10, 2022

Syria's lack of medical care and poor water quality exacerbates cholera outbreak

Syria's poor water supply and lack of medical care exacerbates the cholera outbreak across the country's provinces. Syria’s cases are linked to a outbreak that began in Afghanistan.

November 10, 2022

COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than first case, regardless of vaccination status, study says

The COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than the first case regardless of vaccination status. Reinfected patients could have more than double the risk of death, a new study says.

November 2, 2022

China's strict COVID-19 policies 'indirectly killed' son, father says

In a case that sparked social media outrage, a father blames China's strict zero-COVID policy for the death of his 3-year-old son, claiming his son died from delay of treatment.

October 31, 2022

Cholera outbreaks threaten children's survival in flood-hit Nigerian state

The Nigerian city of Maiduguri is experiencing its largest spike of cholera cases in year, which appears to be linked to months of heavy rain and flooding.