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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......

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......

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......

Taiwan records 44 influenza deaths in a single week as outbreak remains at epidemic levels

Taiwan recorded 44 influenza-related deaths in a single week as the country continues to experience elevated levels of seasonal flu activity, according to data from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control. Between September 29 and October 5, health authorities reported 219 new cases of severe influenza......

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......

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......

DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths as violence hampers response

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 4,000 deaths reported as insecurity continues to complicate efforts to contain the disease. Government figures released on Friday showed 8,300 confirmed cases and 4,018 deaths across seven......

Pennsylvania measles outbreak surpasses 900 cases as four deaths are reported

A major measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has surpassed 900 confirmed cases this year, with state health authorities reporting four measles-associated deaths and continued transmission across dozens of counties. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said 903 cases had been confirmed across 39 of the......