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An outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses, mainly chikungunya and dengue, has caused dozens of deaths in Cuba, prompting health warnings and travel advisories. The outbreak is linked to poor hygiene and water storage issues, with climate change potentially expanding mosquito habitats. Authorities recommend precautions like insect repellent and vaccination, and are implementing mosquito control measures.
A promising antiviral drug called mosnodenvir has shown effectiveness in preventing dengue infection, but Johnson & Johnson has abandoned its development, leaving a critical gap in treatment options as dengue spreads globally due to climate change.
In Cuba, 33 people, including 21 children, have died from mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, with the outbreak exacerbated by economic hardships and poor sanitation. The government reports most deaths from chikungunya, which causes severe joint pain and fever, while dengue has also claimed 12 lives. The outbreak has spread across all provinces, and health authorities have issued travel advisories for at-risk regions, including Cuba, urging precautions and vaccination.
Researchers warn that the mosquito species Aedes aegypti has become 50 to 100 times more common in transmitting diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya due to its evolution and global spread, driven by climate change and urbanization, posing increased health risks worldwide.
The Department of Health in the Philippines reported 8,460 dengue cases in the first two weeks of October, urging the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites during the rainy season and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
The update reports a rise in whooping cough in Florida, local cases of dengue in California, ongoing measles outbreaks in South Carolina, new H9N2 avian flu cases in China, and Cambodia's recent H5N1 avian flu case. It also highlights the first locally acquired mpox in California, the last Ebola case in DRC, and positive news on COVID and flu vaccines, along with various food recalls. The message emphasizes the importance of spreading accurate infectious disease information.
India faces a concerning rise in deadly infections post-Covid, including mucormycosis, dengue, leptospirosis, tuberculosis, encephalitis, and a new surge in Naegleria fowleri cases, highlighting ongoing public health challenges and vulnerabilities.
Brazil is deploying a large-scale strategy to combat dengue through releasing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes and developing a local vaccine, aiming to curb the disease's rising outbreaks and protect millions, with global implications for dengue control.
A study finds that dengue outbreaks in the Americas are closely linked to climatic patterns, with major outbreaks occurring about five months after El Niño events and local outbreaks following peaks in temperature and rainfall, helping to predict and prepare for future epidemics.
Mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus, chikungunya, and dengue are increasing across Europe due to warmer temperatures and travel, with nearly 470 cases reported this year, affecting several countries and posing serious health risks especially to vulnerable populations.
Hawaii has reported its 12th travel-related dengue case this year, all on Oahu, with the disease not endemic but spread through mosquito bites from travelers. The state is taking measures to control mosquitoes, and residents are advised to prevent bites and seek medical attention if symptoms appear after visiting dengue-endemic regions.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has confirmed four cases of locally acquired dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes. Authorities are implementing surveillance, monitoring, and spraying to prevent further spread, and residents are advised to use repellent, eliminate standing water, and repair screens to reduce mosquito bites.
Brazil is deploying genetically modified mosquitoes containing Wolbachia bacteria to reduce the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, with promising results in cities like Niterói and Joinville, aiming to protect millions and lessen disease burden.
The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health urges the public to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the rainy season to prevent diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, emphasizing the importance of eliminating breeding sites, using protective measures, and seeking medical attention if symptoms appear.
A probe into the death of 12-year-old Lokesh Ibrahim from dengue at Skeldon Hospital revealed failures at the facility, leading his family to seek compensation and disciplinary action against the responsible doctor. The investigation highlighted delays and lack of services at the hospital, prompting the family to request accountability and financial support, while the government has promised a thorough review.