Africa CDC Cautions About Ebola Spread in Congo

Africa CDC Cautions About Ebola Spread in Congo

The Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) issued a warning on Thursday stating that Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Although the number of cases has decreased in Ituri province, the outbreak is now increasing in the adjacent provinces of North Kivu and Haut-Uele. The DRC government reported […]

CDC Reports More Than 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in Most States

CDC Reports More Than 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in Most States

Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Reported Across the U.S. Currently, over 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic organism known for causing severe diarrhea, have been reported in many states across the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 4,173 laboratory cases of this illness. However, officials are aware […]

Chikungunya outbreak in Costa Rica leads to Level 2 travel alert from CDC

Chikungunya outbreak in Costa Rica leads to Level 2 travel alert from CDC

Travelers heading to Costa Rica are being advised to exercise caution following a new warning from U.S. health officials regarding chikungunya, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a Level 2 Travel Health Notice specifically for Guanacaste Province. This area, especially Playa Langosta—a well-known beach spot—has seen […]

Second US citizen tests positive for Ebola in the DRC, confirms CDC

Second US citizen tests positive for Ebola in the DRC, confirms CDC

Ebola Case Reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that an American citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the virus spreads in Central Africa. This person, who remains unidentified, is affiliated with a humanitarian organization and […]

Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Could Be the Most Severe Ever, According to Africa CDC

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Could Be the Most Severe Ever, According to Africa CDC

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Raises Concerns The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) might be one of the most severe in history, according to Jean Kaseya, the Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). He pointed out on Tuesday that many individuals who had contact with Ebola victims […]