"Rising Risk: Urgent Health Warning for 18th Century Vomiting Virus and Dengue Fever"
The World Health Organisation has issued an urgent warning about a resurgence of Dengue fever, a vomiting virus from the 1700s known for causing symptoms such as "bloody poo." Cases of this rare disease have reached a historic high of five million in 2023, with 5,000 dengue-related deaths. Health experts are alarmed by the unexpected surge in cases, attributing it to factors such as changing distribution of vectors, climate change, fragile health systems, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The urgent need for increased advocacy and resource mobilization in affected regions has been emphasized, as Dengue fever exhibits symptoms including severe abdominal pain, continued vomiting, bleeding gums or nose, and fatigue.