Keywords: Infectious diseases


Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 9,000 confirmed cases

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, with more than 9,200 confirmed cases and 4,400 related deaths reported by mid-October 2026. According to the latest figures cited by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the country had recorded......

Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak as vaccination gaps widen

Bangladesh is facing one of the world's most severe measles outbreaks this year, with thousands of confirmed infections and more than a thousand reported deaths. Health experts warn that weaknesses in vaccination coverage, limited public awareness and gaps in disease surveillance have contributed......

Belgium reports 14 confirmed West Nile virus cases and two deaths

Belgium has confirmed 14 cases of West Nile virus infection in the Flanders region, including two deaths, according to the Flemish health agency. The announcement, made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, has renewed attention to the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases, particularly among people who are......

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......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo records more than 4,000 deaths

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to confront a major Ebola outbreak, with health authorities reporting 8,665 confirmed and suspected cases and 4,178 deaths since the epidemic began. According to the latest figures released by the Congolese Ministry of Health, the outbreak has resulted......

Kenya records first Ebola death as authorities intensify contact tracing

Kenya has recorded its first confirmed Ebola case and the country’s first death linked to the virus, prompting health authorities to launch an urgent contact-tracing operation and strengthen surveillance at border points. Health Minister Aden Duale said the patient was a Kenyan national who had......

Plague case raises questions between Russia and the United States

The death of a young employee at a Russian research institute specializing in plague prevention has triggered calls for greater transparency from the United States and international health authorities, amid speculation over whether the case could be linked to laboratory activity. The 28-year-old employee......

Senegal reports 248 confirmed diphtheria cases and 11 deaths

Senegal has recorded 248 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 11 deaths since the beginning of an outbreak, according to the latest figures released by the country’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The data covers the period through October 4, 2026. The cases have been identified across 51......