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On the current outbreak
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What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case
Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.
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Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
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ECDC closely monitoring situation following case of pneumonia of unknown origin in Russia
Following the reported death of a laboratory worker in Irkutsk, Russia, from pneumonia that is suspected to be pneumonic plague, ECDC is closely monitoring the situation.
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Irkutsk Maternity Hospital Screens Patients for Plague After Lab Worker’s Death
A local blogger said that staff at the Irkutsk City Perinatal Center gave her a “Checklist for Suspected Plague” when she arrived for an examination.
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Officials Seek to Reassure Public After Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death
Consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said the lab worker who died last week was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology.”
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Nearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague
Alexei Tsydenov, head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague.
Outbreaks and disease worldwide
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province
Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, as the disease continues to…
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Deciding when to get your flu shot? Consider these factors
When’s the best time to be vaccinated? Here are some thoughts that may help you make your decision.
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Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Since May 2026, an Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus has been ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Chikungunya virus disease worldwide overview
Every month ECDC provides detailed epidemiological overview of the worldwide transmission of chikungunya virus disease in its weekly threat report (Communicable Diseases Threat Report).
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EU-led assessment to Albania will strengthen cross-sector response to antimicrobial resistance
An EU-led mission of experts to Albania this week will identify priority gaps, define areas for further action and support the strengthening of national responses to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.
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Risk to general population remains very low following fourth imported Ebola case in Europe
A healthcare worker from Europe based in the DRC who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus on 29 September has been medically evacuated to receive specialised care.
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New hepatitis surveillance report shows strengthened public health cooperation with EU candidate countries
The report brings together surveillance data on hepatitis A from EU candidate countries.
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Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
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MERS-CoV worldwide overview
Summary Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 31 August 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Saudi Arabia.
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Cholera worldwide overview
A worldwide epidemiological summary of the countries most affected by cholera.
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Dengue worldwide overview
Every month ECDC provides detailed epidemiological overview of the worldwide transmission of dengue in its weekly threat report (Communicable Diseases Threat Report).
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Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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ECDC deploys experts to DRC to increase support amidst ongoing Ebola outbreak
With the Ebola disease situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) still critical, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is deploying experts to DRC to increase support at the…
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CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
Where these headlines come from
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