Disease transmission
Measles cases in B.C. are increasing, with a total of 30 reported cases this year, highlighting concerns about vaccination levels and the potential for community spread. The majority of cases are in Northern B.C., with 18 reported cases, including those confirmed via laboratory tests and cases assumed to
Disease transmission
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting a significant increase in measles cases, with 30 reported cases so far this year, predominantly in Northern B.C. The resurgence of measles cases is primarily attributed to low vaccination levels in Canada, with a total of 3,170 cases reported
Disease transmission
The Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria is intensifying, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recording a higher death rate and more infections in 2025. The outbreak has spread across 18 states and 96 local government areas, with the majority of cases concentrated in five states: Ondo,
Disease eradication
Canada's 30-year streak of almost eliminating measles is under threat due to a growing outbreak of the highly contagious virus. The current outbreak, linked to an international travel-related case in New Brunswick in October 2024, has spread to Ontario and other provinces, resulting in 1,848 reported cases
COVID-19
Diseases are a pervasive threat to the community, with a wide range of infectious agents and transmission methods. The recent resurgence of measles, a disease long thought eradicated, highlights the importance of understanding how diseases spread and how to protect against them. For healthcare professionals, including those completing online qualifications
Canada
A severe outbreak of preventable measles cases is unfolding across Canada, with Ontario and Alberta experiencing a significant surge in cases. The provinces' reluctance to take decisive action has raised concerns about the efficacy of public health infrastructure. The situation warrants urgent attention and coordinated efforts to mitigate the
Dengue fever
As the city enters the ideal breeding season for the Aedes mosquito, the dengue infections in Gurgaon have crossed this year's 100-mark tally, with 28 more cases being reported in the first 10 days of October. The health department reports that 11,086 samples have been collected so
Disease transmission
The proportion of children in the UK receiving vaccines against polio and measles continues to decline, with worrying implications for public health. In the West Midlands, a quarter of young children have not received the necessary jabs, while in Cumbria, the best-performing area, almost 95% of children are protected. The
Disease transmission
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has sounded the alarm on the gravity of malaria in the country, calling for a multi-faceted approach to combat the mosquito-borne disease. At a commemoration of World Mosquito Day, Mr. Terungwa Abari, PECAN's national vice chairman, highlighted the significance of the
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak is spreading its tentacles across the state of Punjab, with 221 reported cases, including 56 in Hoshiarpur, 34 in Ludhiana, and 20 in Mohali. The health department is preparing for the monsoon season, but Dr. Balbir Singh, the Punjab health minister, emphasizes the need for community participation
Communicable diseases
Scientists from Germany have reported a breakthrough in the decontamination of surgical instruments from prion proteins, a crucial step in preventing the transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) or its new variant (vCJD) from asymptomatic carriers. Researchers at the Robert Koch Institute used an in vitro carrier assay to assess the
Communicable diseases
The latest confirmed case of mad cow disease in Alberta, Canada, brings the total to four in less than two years, sparking concerns about the effectiveness of feed bans and trade agreements. This new case is particularly alarming as it involves a cow born after the 1997 ban on ruminant
