Malaria
Scientists have investigated the effects of climate change on malaria transmission dynamics in India, predicting a decrease in Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR) values by up to 30% in most regions by the end of the century due to rising temperatures and rainfall. This study used the VECTRI model, a vector-borne
Disease transmission
New York State Department of Health has confirmed the first locally acquired case of chikungunya in the United States in over six years, marking a significant public health concern. The case was reported in Nassau County on Long Island, where the individual is believed to have contracted the virus after
Disease transmission
New York State Department of Health has confirmed the first locally acquired case of chikungunya in the United States in over six years, marking a significant public health concern. The case was reported in Nassau County on Long Island, where the individual is believed to have contracted the virus after
Child health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives' achievement of eliminating the transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis from mother to child, making it the first country in the world to achieve this milestone. This achievement is a testament to the country's strong political will
Child health
In a groundbreaking public health achievement, the Maldives has become the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. This significant milestone was validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) on October 13. The Maldives' achievement is a testament to its strong
Disease transmission
As of this year, the death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 166, with 895 confirmed cases reported across 106 local government areas in 21 states. This surge in deaths is attributed to late presentation and poor health-seeking behavior, as well as the high cost
Disease transmission
A recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Senegal's Saint-Louis region has led to seven reported deaths, prompting health authorities to intensify preventive and control measures. The epidemic control meeting in Saint-Louis aimed to coordinate efforts between the health and livestock departments to curb the spread of
Disease transmission
A recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Senegal's northern Saint-Louis region has caused significant concern, with the health authorities working intensively to contain the spread of the disease. As of the latest updates, seven deaths have been reported in the region, with the first cases confirmed
Disease transmission
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and fatalities in 2025. According to the latest situation report, a total of 159 lives have been lost to the disease, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.6 percent. This
Chikungunya fever
A decrease in the number of new locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has been observed in south China's Guangdong Province over the past week, according to local disease control authorities. Although risks remain, the recent surge has been contained, with a downward trend
Disease transmission
Experts are warning that unless vaccination rates improve, deadly outbreaks of measles will become the new normal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) has reported more measles cases in 2025 than any other year since the virus was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.
Disease transmission
Lassa Fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, has been ravaging rural areas in Nigeria, particularly among poor communities. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected multi-mammal rats, human body fluids, or contaminated water sources. Despite its deadly impact, emergency protocols have not been triggered, highlighting the
