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February 28, 2025
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Bird flu ‘not going away,’ experts warn

Bird flu ‘not going away,’ experts warn

The outbreak of bird flu that began in the United States in 2022 among wild birds and poultry has since spread to dairy cattle, at least one pig, a growing number of people — and even cats.

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February 28, 2025
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Unknown illness leaves 60 dead in the Congo

Unknown illness leaves 60 dead in the Congo

An unknown illness has killed 60 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since late January, according to WHO.

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February 26, 2025
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Unvaccinated child dies in Texas measles outbreak, officials say

Unvaccinated child dies in Texas measles outbreak, officials say

An unvaccinated child has died from measles in an outbreak in Texas that has grown to include more than 120 cases spanning nine counties, state health officials announced Wednesday.

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February 25, 2025
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12 dead in Listeria outbreak linked to nursing home shakes

12 dead in <i>Listeria </i>outbreak linked to nursing home shakes

A dozen people have died and 38 have been sickened in a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental nutrition shakes distributed in long-term care facilities, the CDC said.

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February 18, 2025
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Texas measles outbreak nears 60 cases, most in unvaccinated children

Texas measles outbreak nears 60 cases, most in unvaccinated children

A measles outbreak in Texas has climbed to nearly 60 cases in 3 weeks, with most cases occurring among unvaccinated children, according to state health officials.

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February 10, 2025
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Kansas’ response to TB outbreak challenged by lack of resources

Kansas&rsquo; response to TB outbreak challenged by lack of resources

An unprecedented yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in Kansas has officials and residents concerned about lack of resources and additional cases that may occur under the radar.

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February 07, 2025
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Health officials launch Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda after outbreak

Health officials launch Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda after outbreak

WHO and the Uganda Health Ministry have launched a first-ever vaccine trial for the species of Ebola at the center of an ongoing outbreak in Uganda’s capital city.

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February 06, 2025
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Q&A: Recent international mpox outbreaks highlight health care stigma, inequities

Q&amp;A: Recent international mpox outbreaks highlight health care stigma, inequities

In July of 2022, mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, or PHEIC, by WHO during a surge in infections that led to more than 100,000 cases in 122 countries.

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January 30, 2025
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Uganda officials confirm Ebola outbreak in capital; one person dead

Uganda officials confirm Ebola outbreak in capital; one person dead

Health officials in Uganda confirmed there is an Ebola virus outbreak in the capital city and that one person has died.

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January 15, 2025
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WHO: 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

WHO: 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

A suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has been linked to nine cases and eight deaths, according to WHO.

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