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Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 709 as cases continue to surge

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 709 as cases continue to surge

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As many as seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 709 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.  According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning. Out of the seven latest fatalities, one has been classified as a confirmed measles fatality, while six others were classified as suspected. The latest update has taken the number of suspected measles fatalities to 615, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths has risen to 94, the United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. During the 24-hour period, 744 new suspected measles cases were reported in Bangladesh, raising the number of suspected cases in the country to 98,266. As many as 45 new confirmed cases of measles were reported during the same period, taking the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 11,594. Since March 15, a total of 81,955 patients with suspected …

Ebola outbreak 2026: Cases rise in Congo, death toll crosses 180; here’s what we know so far

Ebola outbreak 2026: Cases rise in Congo, death toll crosses 180; here’s what we know so far

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has climbed to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, health authorities said on Sunday, as the virus spread to new health zones in the country’s conflict-hit east and crossed into neighbouring Uganda. The current outbreak is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. (Representative/AFP) According to Congo’s Ministry of Health, the outbreak has now affected two additional health zones, Nia-Nia in Ituri province and Mabalako in North Kivu — raising concerns about further transmission as authorities race to contain the virus. The outbreak was declared on May 15, though health officials have said the virus had likely been circulating undetected for weeks before it was identified. The current outbreak is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, a rare variant for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment. This distinguishes it from the Zaire strain, which caused most of Congo’s previous Ebola outbreaks and for which vaccines and treatments are available. Health authorities said 56 people have recovered from …

Health experts warn about possible ‘highly contagious’ measles outbreak in US

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Health officials are closely monitoring a possible measles outbreak across various US states. Experts have issued a warning after several confirmed cases of the “highly contagious” disease in at least four states. Out of caution, authorities in the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington are investigating potential cases of exposure. Representational Image Reported cases of measles across US states The Virginia Department of Health said in a statement released earlier this week, “Out of an abundance of caution, VDH is informing people who were at various locations, including Dulles International Airport on January 3, 2024, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 4, 2024, that they may have been exposed.” Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here “Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights,” the statement added. ALSO READ: Bitten in Bahamas: Shark tank experience goes awry, 10-year-old attacked A similar release was issued by DC Health on Tuesday that read, “DC Health …