Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is second worst ever recorded
Ebola case numbers reach 426 in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making this the second largest ever seen for the virus.
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Measles resurgence due to vaccination coverage gaps, according to WHO
A WHO report has indicated that measles cases spiked globally due to gaps in vaccination coverage, as many countries experienced severe outbreaks.
Ebola vaccination initiated in North Kivu
Vaccination has begun to try and contain the second outbreak of Ebola seen in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year.
Case of MERS reported in the United Arab Emirates
A case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has been reported to the WHO by the United Arab Emirates.
Nipah virus outbreak leads to ten deaths in India
An estimated 10 individuals are thought to have died as a result of fever from Nipah virus infection in Kerala state, India.
Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo: an update
Two cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Bikoro in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking a response from the government and the WHO.
What were the biggest outbreaks of 2017?
We take a look back at some of the largest outbreaks of 2017 and their impacts. Read the full story to learn more.
Single-dose cholera vaccine could help to control outbreaks
A newly-developed single-dose cholera vaccine has shown promise in clinical trials, suggesting it could provide faster protection and control outbreaks more rapidly than the standard regimen.
Infographic: The history of influenza
In this infographic we look back at past influenza pandemics, the mortalities caused and the circulating strains, asking is another pandemic inevitable? And if so are we prepared?
Madagascar’s plague outbreak – situation update
The plague outbreak in Madagascar is continuing to evolve, according to a situation update issued by the WHO on October 9th highlighting almost 400 cases.
