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Disease outbreaks stem from system failures, not border issues – Prof. Ernest Kenu:
The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has warned that infectious diseases continue to spread in Ghana not because of weak border controls but due to failures within the country’s health and sanitation systems. Delivering his inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana’s Great
Measles outbreaks can end, but the danger of the disease doesn’t
April 29, 2026 4 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm What we learned from South Carolina’s measles outbreak The recent measles outbreak in South Carolina sickened nearly 1,000 people before public health officials got it under control. Vaccination can effectively prevent further spread By Tanya Lewis edited by Claire Cameron A fact sheet
Outbreaks expose gaps in US vaccination coverage
Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities Published December 20, 2025 2:15PM (EST) Measles outbreaks continue nationwide as more people grow cautious of childhood vaccination schedules, taking the lead set by anti-vax officials like HHS Secretary Kennedy. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) Health officials are warning of
E. coli and Vibrio outbreaks recorded in New Zealand
New Zealand has reported E. coli, Clostridium perfringens and Vibrio outbreaks in recent months. An outbreak of acute gastroenteritis associated with a food business was reported in Auckland in June. It involved 32 patients. Clostridium perfringens was identified in leftover food, and in clinical samples from a hospitalized person and...
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Trump envoys head to Switzerland for potential Iran talks
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Josep Garcia claims fastest Akrapovic Super Test time at FIM EnduroGP of Portugal II
The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship returned to action in Fafe, Portugal, for round five with Friday’s action-packed Akrapovic Super Test. With FIM EnduroGP staying in Fafe for round five, GP of Portugal II, the Akrapovic Super Test delivered another thrilling night of racing. This time the course was run in [...] The post
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Winning ride for Josep Garcia on day one at FIM EnduroGP of Portugal II
Fast and frantic racing sees Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia take the day one win at round five of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Fafe, Portugal. Day one win for Garcia in EnduroGP Debut victory for Canada’s Shelby Turner in Expotrade Women’s Enduro Joyon wins again in [...] The post