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Cabo Verde Resort Outbreak; Over 1,000 Tourists Stricken with Severe Shigellosis
31+ min ago (330+ words) Since September 2022, over 1,000 confirmed and possible cases of shigellosis and other gastrointestinal infections have been reported among travelers returning from the Republic of Cabo Verde to Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States." New cases continue to emerge in…...
Smallest South America Country Confirms Significant Chikungunya Outbreak
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (163+ words) The smallest country in South America has reported a significant rise in chikungunya virus infections, with laboratory-confirmed cases exceeding 1,357 as of early March 2026. According to a report from the Suriname Ministry of Health, local transmission of this mosquito-borne virus has…...
Herpes Vaccine Development Stalls in 2026, But Hope Remains
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (634+ words) Fact check in progress Despite decades of research and a pressing global need, no preventive or therapeutic vaccine for herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2 (HSV-1 or HSV-2) has received regulatory approval in major markets, including the United States and the…...
Buenos Aires Confirms First Locally Acquired Mpox Clade Ib Case
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (223+ words) Argentine health authorities recently announced the country's first locally acquired case of mpox clade Ib. This development in Buenos Aires raises concerns about the potential for community transmission of this variant in South America. The emergence of locally acquired clade…...
Measles Outbreak Continues at the Mexico Border
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (255+ words) Mexico's Ministry of Health recently reported a significant increase in measles cases in 2026, with more than 7,400 confirmed infections recorded since the beginning of the year. According to the epidemiological update on March 19, 2026, Mexico has reported 7,403 confirmed measles cases this year…...
Capri and Naples Report Hepatitis A Outbreak in 2026
4+ day, 34+ min ago (197+ words) Campania health authorities in Italy have confirmed a significant increase in hepatitis A cases, with 133 confirmed infections reported since January 2026. As of March 20, 2026, the outbreak, which is centered around Naples and Capri, is primarily linked to the consumption of raw…...
Visiting Belize is Ideal in 2026, But Mosquito-Borne Diseases Are Risky
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (356+ words) As the spring season of 2026 transitions into summer vacation planning, Belize is poised to welcome an influx of American visitors, thanks to its dry-season sunshine. Known for its world-famous Barrier Reef, this Central American country is an ideal destination for…...
Invasive Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Canterbury area of Kent Confirmed
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (400+ words) UK health officials today'confirmed that they are investigating a concerning outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in the Canterbury area of Kent, located in southeast England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that as of March 17, 2026, there have been 15 epidemiologically…...
Venezuela's Yellow Fever Outbreak Spreads to 14 States
1+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Health authorities in Venezuela are intensifying their efforts to combat a persistent yellow fever outbreak that began in 2025 and has continued into 2026. As of late February 2026, Venezuelan health officials have confirmed 36 laboratory-verified human cases since the outbreak began, with at…...
Severe Mpox Strain Detected in NYC
1+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) The New York City Health Department (NYCDH) recently'confirmed the city's first known case of mpox clade I, a more severe strain of the sexually transmitted virus. This case, announced by NYCDH on March 13, 2026, involves an individual who recently traveled to…...