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UK Salmonella outbreak sickens 120
A Salmonella outbreak in the UK that has sickened more than 120 people could be linked to imported eggs, according to initial investigations. The link to eggs was made through patient interviews and food supply chain investigations. In August, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noticed an increase in cases of Salmonella Enteritidis caused by
Diphtheria outbreak claims 10 lives in Niger State
By Wole Mosadomi, Minna MINNA — Ten children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria disease in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas of Niger State. Our correspondent gathered that the affected children were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, where they later passed away. Additional fatalities have also been reported in some
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo suspected of causing 15 deaths
Infrared thermometers ready to be distributed by the United Nations organization UNICEF after an outbreak of Ebola in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 21, 2018. Junior D. Kannah/AFP/Getty Images/File AP — A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is suspected of causing 15 deaths among 28 people with symptoms, the
Mpox outbreak no longer a global health emergency, WHO chief says
The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency's director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August of
Ongoing parasitic outbreak sickens three more; Salmonella outbreak has ended
Federal officials continue to investigate an outbreak of infections from the parasite Cyclospora. The patient count has increased to 61, up from 58 a week ago. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the patients’ ages or where they live. The agency has begun sample testing but has not...
Amid measles outbreak in Ontario, RFK Jr.’s advice has Canadian experts alarmed
America's new top health official said the measles vaccine 'causes deaths every year' and 'all the illnesses measles itself causes' Published Mar 14, 2025 Last updated Mar 15, 2025 7 minute read U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been giving opinions on measles vaccination that have health experts rattled. Photo
FDA continues to investigate Listeria outbreak; Salmonella outbreak traced to imported pastries ends with import alert
The recalled mini pastries are now subject to a block at U.S. borders The FDA has initiated a site inspection related to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people. Although it has also begun sample testing, the Food and Drug Administration is not reporting what site is being inspected or
Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since Jan. 10 because of an outbreak of norovirus-like illnesses. The recall includes frozen, shucked, breaded, post-harvest processed and oysters for the half-shell market...
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