COVID-19
Researchers have published a new report highlighting the role of international air traffic in the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Investigating the feasibility of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the study demonstrated that WBE can serve as an early warning system for pathogen introduction. However, the
COVID-19
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health (MINSA) collaborated in a workshop to develop a respiratory disease prevention and control program with epidemic and pandemic potential. This program is aligned with the world strategy against the 2019-2030 flu and aims to strengthen national capacities in detecting
Dengue fever
In a bid to combat the rapidly escalating dengue situation, the Quezon City government has intensified its response measures, citing a 126.53% increase in cases from January 1 to September 9, with a total of 7,686 reported cases, compared to 3,045 from January 1 to August 31,
COVID-19
As the Asian Development Bank (ADB) continues to reengage with the health sector across Asia and the Pacific, a recent evaluation by the ADB's Independent Evaluation Department (IED) has recommended updating its health strategic framework to provide a clearer vision and mandate. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released data showing a decline in new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, although fatalities linked to the disease remain high. In total, Nigeria has reported 857 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 160 deaths in 2025, with a case fatality
COVID-19
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Infection and Public Health, researchers from the University of Siena analyzed oropharyngeal swabs from patients with severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in Italy during the 2023/2024 season. The study aimed to describe the epidemiological aspects of respiratory pathogens involved
COVID-19
Researchers have stressed the need for harmonized healthcare indicators to respond effectively to future health emergencies. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of integrating electronic health records (EHRs) and sentinel networks in monitoring epidemiological surveillance and public health decision-making. However, the lack of standardized primary healthcare (PHC) indicators for COVID-19
COVID-19
Research from Polytechnic University Milan has developed a predictive model for real-time monitoring of epidemic dynamics at the municipal scale in Lombardy region, Italy. The model leverages Emergency Medical Services (EMS) dispatch data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methodologies to categorize municipalities into five epidemic scenarios. The system is designed
Diseases
Pakistan, a country already ravaged by climate change, is now facing a new wave of disease outbreaks as rising temperatures and prolonged monsoon rains create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The dengue virus has reached unprecedented heights, spreading from the low-lying cities of Karachi and Lahore to the high-altitude district
Diseases
Research investigators at Gachon University in South Korea have published a new study that focuses on developing a robust hybrid deep learning framework for enhanced maize leaf disease classification. This study aims to overcome the limitations of traditional classification techniques by introducing a powerful combination of convolutional neural networks (CNNs)
Diseases
The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) market is expected to experience steady growth in the coming years, driven primarily by increasing diagnosed prevalent cases and the introduction of novel biologics and combination therapies by key COPD companies, including Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Amgen. The report forecasts that the
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new Lassa fever cases across the country, but noted that the fatality rate remains alarmingly high. The agency confirmed 5 new cases in Bauchi, Ondo, and Edo States, down from 12 the previous week. Despite the
