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"Rising Concern: Bird Flu Outbreaks Prompt Urgent Action"

The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, with an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate. The virus has infected tens of millions of poultry, wild birds, and even cows and goats, posing a global zoonotic animal pandemic. While there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission, the mortality rate for those infected is 52 percent. Efforts are underway to develop vaccines and therapeutics, and there is a call for enhanced monitoring and equitable access to medical resources.

via Barron's|

#bird-flu #h5n1 #health-disease-outbreak

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"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"

Scientists have discovered a new strain of monkeypox, officially known as mpox, with "pandemic potential" in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mutated version, named "clade 1b", is thought to be better at spreading and has raised concerns about the potential for national and international spread. Health ministers have called for swift action to avert another global outbreak, as the virus has a history of causing mild illness but can lead to serious cases and has already resulted in deaths.

via The Mirror|

#democratic-republic-of-congo #global-epidemic #health-disease-outbreak

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"Rapid Spread of Deadly Mpox Outbreak Raises Concerns in Congo"

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a major outbreak of mpox, with a particularly deadly strain causing concern among public health experts. The virus is spreading rapidly, affecting mostly children, and is now being transmitted in new ways, including sexually. Diagnostic tests are struggling to keep up with the evolving virus, and vaccine distribution faces challenges due to supply issues and the country's existing health crises. The global health community is urgently working to respond to the escalating situation and prevent further spread of the disease.

via NPR|

#democratic-republic-of-congo #health-disease-outbreak #mpox

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"Tragic Loss: 9-Year-Old Dies from Lethal Bird Flu Strain in UK"

A nine-year-old boy in Cambodia died from bird flu after eating a meal made from birds kept on their family farm, and his 16-year-old brother has also tested positive for the virus. The World Health Organization and the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization have raised concerns about the spread of the virus during Lunar New Year festivities in Asia. The zoonotic threat of avian influenza remains elevated due to the circulation of the virus in birds, posing a risk for sporadic human cases due to exposure to infected poultry or contaminated environments.

via The Mirror|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #cambodia

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"Outbreak of Rare Viral Disease Hits Michigan"

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare and sometimes fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has been detected in Michigan, with cases in horses, deer, and mosquito pools. While humans are currently safe due to the winter season, the disease poses a potential threat when mosquitoes return. Symptoms range from mild febrile illness to severe neurologic infection, with children and individuals over 60 at highest risk. Prevention measures and reporting protocols have been advised by health authorities to mitigate the spread of EEE.

via 102.5/104.9 The Block|

#eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee #health-disease-outbreak #michigan