Parasite That Eats Flesh Spreads Across Texas as Authorities Work to Combat Outbreak
Twelve cases of the New World screwworm have been identified in the United States as efforts continue to manage this troubling parasite, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Most of the confirmed cases have been found in Texas livestock, starting with the first report from Zavala County on June 3. […]
Health Organization Cautions That ‘Blind Spots’ May Hide True Scale of Ebola Outbreak
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Growing Concern The full scope of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is still uncertain, as there remain numerous high-risk areas that are difficult to monitor, according to World Health Organization epidemiologist Olivier Le Pollin. He expressed the necessity for […]
Leptospirosis outbreak in Berkeley becomes fatal as human cases are connected to RV overrun with rats.
A rat-borne illness has tragically claimed its first human victim in Berkeley in over ten years. Health officials reported that this startling case involved a recreational vehicle swarming with rodents, necessitating the removal of nearly 200 rats before the vehicle was ultimately destroyed. City officials announced that one individual died in May after contracting leptospirosis, […]
Tedros Calls for Lifting Ebola Travel Bans, Acknowledges W.H.O. Was Late to Respond to Outbreak
WHO Calls for Lifting Travel Restrictions Amid Ebola Outbreak On Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), urged nations with travel restrictions against visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to reconsider these measures. He suggested that such restrictions are actually hindering efforts to control the ongoing Ebola outbreak. […]
Congo Opens Airport in Area Affected by Ebola Outbreak
DR Congo Reopens Bunia Airport Amid Ebola Concerns The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday that Bunia Airport, located in Ituri province—an area at the center of the Ebola outbreak—will be reopening. Previously, flights to and from Bunia Airport were suspended on May 27. This decision was made as a “precautionary measure” […]
CBP halts over 300 hatching eggs at the border, likely averting a bird flu outbreak
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently revealed that its agriculture experts found hundreds of hatching eggs, which could potentially carry infectious diseases, hidden in a layer of foam. These 337 eggs were mislabeled as “winter jackets” and were shipped from Germany to Alaska. The authorities noted that the shipment, seized on May 27, did not […]
Tedros, the W.H.O. Leader, Visits the Heart of the Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
UN Health Chief Visits Ebola-Hit Area in DRC United Nations Health Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived on Saturday in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is experiencing a severe Ebola outbreak, as reported by an AFP journalist. Speaking to reporters in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, Ghebreyesus stated that […]
Countries Limit Travel from Area Affected by Ebola Outbreak
New Entry Restrictions Amid Ebola Outbreak The Trump administration has recently announced stricter measures for non-citizens entering the United States, particularly following visits to certain African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) broadened its entry ban to include green card holders who have traveled […]
Congo team needs to quarantine to enter the US for the World Cup during the Ebola outbreak
US airports enhance Ebola testing as cases increase in Africa Health officials at airports in the U.S. are strengthening Ebola screenings for travelers coming from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with airlines to pinpoint possible infections, following reports of over 130 deaths and nearly […]
E. coli outbreak linked to investigation of The Kebab Shop in California
E. Coli Outbreak in California Linked to Beef Kofta Health officials in California are currently looking into an E. coli outbreak associated with beef kofta sold at a local kebab shop. This incident has affected nine individuals, six of whom are children, and has resulted in five hospitalizations throughout the state. The California Department of […]