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Dengue fever outbreak in Rwanda – several dead
THREE NEWS YOU CAN’T MISS Dengue fever outbreak in Rwanda – several dead Six people have died in an outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Rwanda, the country’s Ministry of…
Rabies outbreak among seals in South Africa – attacking people
The seals along the coast of South Africa have attacked both humans and each other, and at least 17 cases of rabies have been identified among the seals. Scientists in…
WHO: Mpox outbreak international health emergency
share-arrowShare unsaveSave chevron-left previous expand-left full screen chevron-rightnext The mpox virus, formerly known as apopox, is spreading in Africa. Here mpox particles (red) are seen in an infected cell. Archive…
Health emergency declared in Africa after mpox outbreak
A health emergency has been declared in Africa following a widespread outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. This was announced by the African Union’s public health agency, Africa CDC,…
An imminent outbreak of war? Fear of an attack grows
In the Middle East, a war could break out between Iran and Israel. The latest statements suggest that an attack seems imminent. Latest information 11:56 – Iran threatens Israel with…
Officials offer new details in London’s deadly legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News London’s public health agency has found evidence of bacteria in several water systems they’ve tested as they continue to investigate a deadly local outbreak…
Outbreak of sheep plague – low risk for Sweden
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left fullscreenFarmers with sheep and goats in Romania. Archive image. Photo: Vadim Ghirda/AP Over 60,000 animals have been killed in connection with an outbreak of sheep and goat…
Fever outbreak between Aliko Dangote and oil sector agencies
In Nigeria, the conflict between billionaire Aliko Dangote and oil sector authorities could further weaken the country’s economy and reputation, according to observers. Aliko Dangote has invested $20 billion to…
Legionella outbreak in Sweden – suspected to come from soil
25 Swedes – most in the Stockholm area – have so far been infected with the very unusual legionella bacteria. The Public Health Authority suspects that the infection comes from…
Legionella outbreak in Stockholm – 25 people sickened
What is legionella? Legionella bacteria multiply in stagnant water and can be found in water pipes, showers, and hot tubs. They can cause Pontiac fever (mild flu-like symptoms) or severe…