Keywords: Surveillance


Diphtheria Returns to Morocco: Health Officials Highlight Vaccination and Early Detection

Morocco is strengthening its response to the reappearance of diphtheria after approximately 30 cases were confirmed across several regions. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance, diagnostic testing and preventive measures to limit transmission of the potentially serious bacterial infection. The......

West Nile Virus in Italy: 787 Confirmed Cases and 61 Deaths Reported in 2026

Italy has recorded 787 confirmed cases of West Nile virus infection and 61 deaths since the beginning of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Italian National Institute of Health on Thursday. The data highlight the continued circulation of mosquito-borne diseases across the country and......

Under Pressure From Mamdani’s Allies, NYPD Reopens Bidding for Israeli Surveillance Deal

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has stepped back from negotiations with Israeli technology company Cognyte over a proposed surveillance system, following mounting criticism from political allies of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and civil liberties advocates. The department has decided to reopen the procurement......

Elbit Systems Expands European Defense Footprint With New Industrial Facility in Sweden

Israeli defense manufacturer Elbit Systems is strengthening its European industrial presence with a new facility in Sweden, a move aimed at expanding local production capacity and improving support for military customers across the region. The new installation forms part of the company's broader......

US reports more than 3,650 measles cases in 2026, the highest level since 1991

The United States is facing a significant resurgence of measles, with more than 3,650 reported cases and five deaths since the beginning of 2026. Pennsylvania is among the most affected states, accounting for more than 900 cases. The figures mark a level of transmission not seen in the country since......

Italy reports 754 confirmed West Nile virus cases and 57 deaths

Italy has recorded 754 confirmed cases of West Nile virus since the beginning of 2026, including 57 deaths, according to the country’s National Institute of Health. The latest figures, released on Thursday, October 8, show an increase from the 727 cases and 54 deaths reported the previous week. Of......

Germany authorizes 26 military export licenses for Morocco in 2025

Germany authorized 26 individual military export licenses for shipments to Morocco in 2025, with a combined value of €19.27 million, according to figures provided by the German government to the Bundestag and reported by The Objective on October 2. The authorizations cover a range of defense-related......

Diphtheria in Morocco: Two Family Clusters Detected in Souss-Massa as Eight Cases Remain Under Investigation

Two limited family clusters of diphtheria have been identified in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region, prompting an epidemiological response by health authorities. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection said on September 28 that one infection has been laboratory-confirmed, while eight additional......

Morocco set to receive Moulay Hassan offshore patrol vessel from Navantia

The Royal Moroccan Navy is preparing to take delivery of a new offshore patrol vessel built by Spain’s Navantia, further expanding the country’s capabilities for maritime surveillance and extended operations at sea. Named Moulay Hassan, the vessel was constructed at Navantia’s San......