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ViVa 38– Global outbreak status (23rd September 2026)

Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) — Democratic Republic of the Congo: As of September 19, the DRC had reported 7,672 confirmed cases and 3,699 deaths; 58 cases and 23 deaths were newly reported in the preceding day...

23 September, 2026

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ViVa 33– Global outbreak status (19th August 2026)

The most consequential active outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while major ongoing risks also include mpox, cholera, meningitis-belt epidemics, vector-borne outbreaks...

19 August, 2026

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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: The devastating long-term risk of measles infection in young children

Summary Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system caused by persistent, mutated measles virus that remains dormant in brain tissue for...

21 July, 2026

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Global child vaccination rates tick up, but millions still left Unprotected — WHO/UNICEF

Geneva/New York, July 15, 2026 — Global childhood immunization coverage edged higher in 2025, but progress remains fragile and uneven, with 13.5 million children receiving zero vaccine doses and measles outbreaks...

16 July, 2026

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Measles masquerading as “just fever” in nearly a third of Tanzanian cases — no rash, no suspicion, worse outcomes, and a diagnosis missed for two months

Summary This prospective case-control study enrolled 258 febrile inpatients and 48 controls at a rural Tanzanian hospital over one year (2023-2024), testing blood by PCR for 35 pathogens, culture, and serology. Measles...

15 July, 2026

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The rise and fall of nations: vaccines, vaccination, and shifting global leadership

For decades, the United States was the archetypal “vaccine nation” – a country that combined scientific innovation, regulatory strength, and broad uptake to drive vaccine‑preventable diseases to historic lows. Measles...

11 June, 2026

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Vaccine and outbreak news – week 5, 2026

North America – Politics First, Evidence Second US vaccine policy spent the week in committee rooms and courtrooms, as reforms to ACIP processes and federal advisory structures drew fire from professional societies and...

4 February, 2026

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Current outbreaks globally

As of 30 September 2025 (Asia/Singapore) The list below is a selected summary, not a comprehensive review. Please consult the websites of local Public Health Offices or the local MoH for more complete information and...

2 October, 2025

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Measles outbreak in Sudan

Azhary A, Hajhamed NM, Osman Ali ET, Muvunyi CM, Siddig EE. Resurgent multistate measles outbreak in Sudan amidst conflict: Urgent need for vaccination and international support. Int J Infect Dis. 2025. doi:10.1016/j...

16 September, 2025

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Measles outbreak in the USA: Update

As of July 9, 2025, the United States is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 1,288 confirmed cases reported across 39 states and jurisdictions. The outbreak is particularly severe in Texas and New...

16 July, 2025

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