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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Surpasses 4,000 Deaths as Health Workers Battle Unpaid Wages
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed more than 4,000 lives, with over 8,300 cases recorded since it was declared in eastern Congo on May 15. Health workers on the fro…
Breaking: FDA Finds Cyclospora at Mexican Farm Tied to Record US Lettuce Outbreak
The FDA has detected cyclospora at a Mexican farm linked to the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in US history, which infected nearly 13,000 people. Inspectors found the parasite in …
Enterprise Tech Shift: Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed and the Scaling Frontier
COVID-19 made the weaknesses in our pandemic preparedness at national and global levels painfully clear. But a new study highlights that even at the first, local steps of an outbreak with pandemic-pot…
Developing Story: Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak
Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Economic Impact: Pennsylvania's fifth ‘measles-associated’ death unconfirmed
(The Center Square) – A fifth measles-related death in Pennsylvania reported by the state is unconfirmed by local investigators amid a worsening outbreak that spans 39 counties. Stakeholders assess op…
International Briefing: DRC: Death of local official highlights tensions around Ebola response
Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak. Stakeholders asses…
Geopolitical Dispatch: Bangladesh warns dengue outbreak could worsen after deadly September Shifts Diplomatic Posture
Significant shifts identified across the world landscape. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Developing Story: Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows
Cases have more than doubled since August as a dispute with federal health officials over the death count continues. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments…
Measles and Malaria Outbreak Kills 32 Children in India's Tribal Heartland
At least 32 children have died in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India, since May due to outbreaks of measles and malaria. The remote tribal region suffers from inadequate healthcare access, malnu…
Key Developments: Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state's health department announced Wednesday. The department identified the deceased as a resident of Lancaster County, which is …
Global Perspective: Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak
Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Economic Impact: Measles cases eclipse 900 as PA officials withdraw proposed contagious disease regulations
Pennsylvania measles cases have climbed above 900 as the state has become the center of the outbreak on a national level, accounting for 23.2% of U.S. cases.
