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Anthrax

GC Biopharma’s anthrax vaccine Barythrax wins grand prize at Korea New Drug Development Awards Korea Biomedical Review21:13 24-Feb-26
Anthrax and Megadeth, SkijorDue, Ice Carving Championships, watching the gold medal game and… Calgary Sun18:21 22-Feb-26
Anthrax Is Unleashing a New Album in May, According to Bassist Frank Bello: ‘It’s So Heavy’ Vice (US)10:27 13-Feb-26
Anthrax confirmed in beef herd in Cassia County KMVT17:55 12-Feb-26
Teenager contracts rare 'welder's anthrax,' marking the ninth known case ever reported Live Science06:06 11-Feb-26

Bird Flu

Bird flu confirmed in Walworth County commercial poultry flock FOX6 News Milwaukee10:24Walworth Flu Pandemics Wisconsin

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza identified in Walworth county TMJ414:43Walworth Flu Pandemics Wisconsin

Disease controls imposed as suspected bird flu case flagged in Omagh BreakingNews.ie08:03Flu Pandemics

Suspect case of Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises near Omagh Tyrone Constitution07:13Flu Pandemics

Researchers closely monitor bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park Santa Cruz Sentinel, California16:26Elephants Flu Pandemics California

First confirmed cases of Bird Flu in California elephant seals stoke fear as virus surges worldwide InsideClimate News15:04Elephants Flu Pandemics California

New vaccine trials are a 'significant step forward' in the battle against bird flu Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk01:21Flu Jab Flu Pandemics Flu

Bird flu vaccine trials 'momentous' for farmers BBC01:23Flu Jab Flu Pandemics Flu

Bird flu persists across the country; Iowa logs fifth and sixth detections this year KYOU23:07Flu Pandemics Iowa

Bird flu persists across the country; Iowa logs fifth detection this year Iowa Capital Dispatch13:24Flu Pandemics Iowa

Common Cold

Meet the new vaccine developed to treat colds, flu and Covid RTE11:40Covid Coronavirus Vaccine Global Health

What is the difference between cold and seasonal flu? Oman Observer02:22Flu Pandemics Oman Global Health

Researchers close in on ‘universal vaccine’ for cold and flu Channel 414:40Global Health

Chicken soup isn't your only option when you have a cold Women's Health22:43Food & Drink

Get rid of a cold within days with these vitamins and supplements CNET12:39

Dengue Fever

One shot to fight dengue: India begins final trials of single-dose vaccine as cases soar Malay Mail18:02India Global Health Delhi

India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials under way The Straits Times23:21India Global Health Delhi

Sudan: Sudan declared 'cholera free' amid rise in dengue, malaria, measles AllAfrica23:49Cholera Health Global Health

Sudan declared ‘cholera free’ amid rise in dengue, malaria, measles Radio Dabanga11:08Cholera Health Global Health

Hawaii Dept. of Health identifies second travel-related dengue virus case of 2026 Hawaii News Now15:06Hawaii

12 fresh dengue cases detected overnight Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha07:22Bangladesh

7 fresh dengue cases detected overnight Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha06:05Bangladesh

Maharashtra reports rising infectious diseases as hospital beds per lakh population decline The Times of India23:28Malaria Tuberculosis India

2025 disease burden: Pune logs highest chikungunya infections among all Maha districts, ranks… The Times of India19:56Malaria Tuberculosis India

Flu (Influenza)

Possible person-to-person swine flu case reported in Spain. Should we be concerned? ABC News14:06Swine Flu Flu Pandemics Spain

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu The Independent09:23Swine Flu Flu Pandemics Spain

Beware the birds: Bird flu confirmed in Boston Boston.com09:07Flu Pandemics Bird Flu Boston

No 'super flu season' in city this winter, despite warnings Doncaster Free Press04:38Flu Pandemics Bird Flu Boston

Moderna’s dual Covid-flu vaccine poised for EMA approval on positive CHMP take Pharmaceutical Technology04:59Moderna Vaccine Coronavirus Vaccine Flu Pandemics

EMA approves 12 medicines including combined COVID-19 and influenza vaccine EU Reporter04:03Moderna Vaccine Coronavirus Vaccine Flu Pandemics

Bird flu may have killed tens of thousands of black vultures, and their own instincts are fueling the spread Study Finds10:22Flu Pandemics Bird Flu Global Issues

500 infected in suspected flu outbreak in Mugu village The Kathmandu Post07:32Flu Pandemics Bird Flu Global Issues

Advancing influenza vaccine development: Sino Biological launches antigens for the 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere… News-Medical.Net23:07Flu Jab WHO Flu Pandemics

WHO updates 2026-2027 flu vaccine composition amidst viral evolution News-Medical.Net08:09Flu Jab WHO Flu Pandemics

Hantavirus

Gene Hackman's wife's desperate final hours - frantic Google search and tragic love note The Mirror14:16Movie Stars Top Internet Brands Top Tech Brands

Gene Hackman's rat-infested home that became 'breeding ground' for deadly virus The Mirror03:07Rats

Gene Hackman's wife's final hours and tragic note as harrowing bodycam footage released Daily Star05:27Movie Stars Movies

How did Gene Hackman and his wife die? A look back at their tragic deaths and the questions that remain unanswered 1… People08:26New Mexico Alzheimer's Celebrity News & Gossip

Spring cleaning warning as deadly virus is back in the spotlight Cambridge News05:23

Hepatitis

US newborn hepatitis B vaccine uptake plummets Skeptical Raptor15:00Global Health

People in prison face disproportionate mental and physical illness The Mental Elf05:35The Lancet Mental Health Psychiatry

Hundreds of former inmates potentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis C in prison ABC Online14:54The Lancet Mental Health Psychiatry

Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule PhillyVoice18:55Philadelphia Phillies Health NFL

New study shows reasons to continue Hep B vaccine birth dose Skeptical Raptor15:27Philadelphia Phillies Health NFL

Haryana to launch enforceable viral hepatitis surveillance Hindustan Times05:00Viral hepatitis

Only 29% high-risk newborns in Punjab get Hepatitis B protection The Times of India16:26Viral hepatitis

Punjab water-borne disease outbreak: 110 ill in Ferozepur village; 12-year-old girl dies of suspected Hepatitis E Indian Express05:28Hepatitis E Water India

Suspected Hepatitis E outbreak in Ferozepur border village claims life of 12-year-old girl, children most affected Indian Express07:36Hepatitis E Water India

Japanese Encephalitis

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Lyme Disease

Bella Hadid is in great spirits as she arrives in Milan for Fashion Week after turning down… MailOnline19:19Bella Hadid Milan Fashion Week Fashion Weeks

The gender gap in early Lyme disease detection and signs News-Medical.Net23:50Global Health

Bella Hadid felt 'disposable' turning down 'every job for almost a year' due to Lyme disease… MailOnline15:36Bella Hadid Yolanda Hadid

Bella Hadid felt 'disposable' during Lyme disease struggles BANG Premier03:21Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid Admits She Felt 'Disposable' Having to Reject 'Every Job' for a Year amid Lyme Disease Treatment People19:43Bella Hadid Yolanda Hadid Celebrity News & Gossip

Malaria

Ministry warns of cholera, malaria risk as heavy rains continue The Star, Kenya01:56Cholera Water Global Health

Health ministry warns long rains may trigger cholera, malaria The Standard01:56Cholera Water Global Health

South Africa: The mosquito hunters working against rising floods and shrinking budgets to end malaria in South Africa AllAfrica04:38Limpopo South Africa Global Health

Majority of South Africa malaria-free, says Nicd The South African01:02Limpopo South Africa Global Health

Uganda extends successful malaria intervention to older children Health Policy Watch12:29Ugandan Politics Uganda Africa

Malaria screening in Papua increases by 337 percent in 2021-2025: Govt Antara News02:47Ugandan Politics Uganda Africa

Maharashtra reports rising infectious diseases as hospital beds per lakh population decline The Times of India23:28Dengue Fever Tuberculosis India

Malaria cases top 2 000 in Mash West NewsDay, Zimbabwe02:07Dengue Fever Tuberculosis India

Nigeria: Nigeria making progress in malaria fight, says WHO AllAfrica00:53WHO Global Health Nigeria

Nigeria making progressin malaria fight -- WHO The Nation, Nigeria03:32WHO Global Health Nigeria

Marburg Virus

Island Pharmaceuticals inks US Army research deal to advance Marburg antiviral program Proactive Investors (Australia)23:30 3-Mar-26
Outbreak panic erupts as deadly eye-bleeding virus 'ground zero' exposed on camera MailOnline13:59 27-Feb-26
'Ebola-like virus' outbreak fears after horrifying footage captures animal feeding on bats Daily Star12:49 25-Feb-26
Potent neutralization of Marburg virus by a vaccine-elicited antibody Nature.com11:21 11-Feb-26

Measles

Taiwan records second measles cluster of the year Focus Taiwan07:36CDC Taiwan Health

Second measles cluster of year reported Taipei Times01:23CDC Taiwan Health

NHS Grampian records second case of measles in two weeks after more than a decade without… Aberdeen Live10:34NHS Grampian Health Scotland

NHS Grampian: Second case of measles since 2014 confirmed but health chief insists 'no outbreak' The Scotsman09:29NHS Grampian Health Scotland

Health officials identify 4 cases of measles connected to Broomfield schools CBS Denver13:20Health Colorado Colorado Schools

4 more measles cases linked to Broomfield school outbreak, with new exposure at Denver airport Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado12:07Health Colorado Colorado Schools

First case of measles reported in Traill County; one new case in Pembina County KVRR13:15HHS North Dakota Health

First case of measles reported in Traill County INFORUM13:15HHS North Dakota Health

Measles alert for Auckland Airport after case confirmed in overseas traveller New Zealand Herald23:41NZ Health New Zealand Health

Wellington Parliament tour among multiple locations infected measles case visited New Zealand Herald01:18NZ Health New Zealand Health

Melioidosis

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Monkeypox (Mpox)

Travel warning as mpox strain hits Spain - 'take extra precautions' Essex Live17:22

Travel warning issued as cases of Mpox rise in Spain MailOnline09:36

Brits urged to take 'extra precautions' as mpox strain hits Spain North Wales Live17:22Wales

Mpox alert as Brits told 'take extra precautions' on holiday in Spain The Mirror17:01Global Health

No cases of new mpox strain in Singapore but situation being monitored closely, say authorities The Straits Times04:02Singapore

Mumps

Second mumps case reported at Berkeley High, exposure risk raised to ‘moderate’ Berkeleyside20:05California Schools California Education

Mumps on the rise, say Maryland health officials The Washington Times14:22Maryland Health Global Health

Possible mumps exposure at Berkeley High, principal says Berkeleyside17:38California Schools California Education

Mumps infections reveal that vaccine-preventable illnesses are resurging in the U.S. Scientific American14:19Measles Health Global Health

Spike in mumps cases reported by MD health officials Patch16:52Maryland

Nipah Virus

Commentary: Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport Channel NewsAsia17:06Covid Singapore Asia

Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises Channel NewsAsia04:57Covid Singapore Asia

St Pharm to produce non-clinical samples for Nipah virus mRNA vaccine Korea Biomedical Review01:40mRNA Global Issues Pandemics

EuBiologics, Kdca partner to develop Nipah virus vaccine candidate Korea Biomedical Review01:05mRNA Global Issues Pandemics

Malaysia still Nipah-free, Veterinary Services Dept keeping watch on pigs and farms Malay Mail21:52DVS Nipah-free Malaysia

Malaysia remains nipah-free as DVS maintains vigilant surveillance The Sun Daily21:44DVS Nipah-free Malaysia

Indonesia says no Nipah cases after testing Antara News05:21Nipah Indonesian Politics Indonesia

Nipah symptoms appear within 4--14 days during incubation: Ministry Antara News02:16Nipah Indonesian Politics Indonesia

Malaysia records no new Nipah cases, MOH lowers alert The Sun Daily02:01Malaysia Malaysian Politics

Norovirus

Extended visitor restrictions in place at Cork University Hospital due to norovirus outbreak Echo Live08:03County Cork Health Rep. of Ireland

Visitor restrictions in place at Cork University Hospital due to norovirus risk Echo Live13:13County Cork Health Rep. of Ireland

UKHSA warns 'infections remain high' as it issues new 48-hour rule alert The Mirror07:28UKHSA Health Global Health

UKHSA 48-hour rule reminder as winter bug cases 'remain high' Glasgow Live07:45UKHSA Health Global Health

Hospital issues update on Norovirus ward closures Suffolk News06:11England Health

Norovirus outbreak leads to wards in hospital closing East Anglian Daily Times11:05England Health

Sha advises southeast residents about Norovirus risks following winter travel Discover Moose Jaw13:07Saskatchewan Health Canada

Outbreak at the cabri prairie health care centre Swift Current Online10:10Saskatchewan Health Canada

When to call 999 and 'key sign' of highly contagious vomiting bug in 'second surge' The Mirror08:43Health Global Health

Pharmacist's 20-second rule to prevent catching nasty winter bug spreading throughout UK Essex Live06:45Health Global Health

Pneumonia

Len Garry dead: The Quarrymen icon dies as tributes to former Beatles bandmate pour in The Mirror05:54Paul McCartney The Beatles Rock

The Quarrymen's Len Garry dies aged 84 as tributes paid to legend who played with Lennon and… Liverpool Echo05:36Paul McCartney The Beatles Rock

Tedesco sidelined by pneumonia as Fenerbahçe crushes Gaziantep in cup clash Turkish-football.com18:18Gaziantep Fenerbahce Injuries and Suspensions

Fenerbahce coached rushed to hospital with 'serious infection', Turkish giants confirm Goal.com12:35Gaziantep Fenerbahce Injuries and Suspensions

Weather changes increase diarrhoea and pneumonia risk among children: Up govt The Statesman08:31India

Postmortem: Katoloni student died of pneumonia The Star, Kenya07:58

Deported after 30 years, Oregon man dies of pneumonia in Mexico; family blames ICE The Times of India14:22

Father, 53, dies of pneumonia after being detained and deported by ICE, family says: ‘No one deserves this’ People13:29

Rabies

NHS symptoms of rabies after death of UK grandmother, 59 Somerset Live05:01

NHS lists symptoms of rabies as people urged 'be aware' after death of woman, 59 The Mirror05:10

Yvonne Ford's 'profoundly traumatic' deterioration after rabies diagnosis Yorkshire Live14:31England

Rabies victim's deterioration was 'traumatic' BBC13:09England

Clark County Health Department reports skunk found with rabies LEX1816:59Kentucky

Marion County health officials warn of rabies after raccoon tests positive near Belleview WCJB TV20 News, Florida11:11Kentucky

Hollyoaks star Oscar Curtis attacked by monkey on holiday Media Mole13:36Oscar Curtis Monkeys

Hollyoaks star rushed to hospital over rabies fears after being bitten by monkey Daily Star09:14Oscar Curtis Monkeys

Brit gran dies from rabies months after Morocco holiday as family 'traumatised' The Mirror10:37Gran Morocco Africa

Gran only diagnosed with rabies after suffering hallucinations and confusion Metro.co.uk03:52Gran Morocco Africa

Sepsis

Billy Porter says he was “Dead for three days” during his sepsis battle Hollywood Reporter23:00Billy Porter Media Media & Advertising

Billy Porter said he was “Dead for 3 days” after his sepsis battle, and his story is heartbreaking BuzzFeed19:17Billy Porter Media Media & Advertising

Billy Porter on sepsis, loss and diabetes while working on Sugar Daddy with Alan Cumming (exclusive) Attitude Magazine11:33Broadway Theater

'I had a sore throat and ended up in a coma' Scots mum in sepsis hell on holiday in Porto Daily Record23:52Sore throat Porto Scotland

Woman with sore throat went to Porto and ended up in a coma The Mirror07:37Sore throat Porto Scotland

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis News-Medical.Net12:10

‘Antimicrobial proteins from fermented foods may help treat newborn with sepsis’ The Times of India23:20

Long road to recovery after sepsis ordeal for Wolverhampton woman, but also a desire to help others avoid same illness Express & Star01:14

Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation BBC01:32

Tick-borne Encephalitis

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Tuberculosis

South Africa: Gauteng makes progress in fight against TB AllAfrica13:45TB Gauteng South Africa

South Africa: health teams rush to contain TB spread at Durban's North beach homeless camp AllAfrica07:19TB Gauteng South Africa

Beyond sputum: Why WHO’s new tongue swab test is a ‘major advance’ in fight against TB Indian Express04:17WHO Nature India

Expert: Targeted TB screening works better than mandatory nationwide screening amid rise in cases Malay Mail01:02WHO Nature India

Low risk to public from tuberculosis outbreak at SF high school, officials say Local News Matters11:01San Francisco California Schools California

Students at SF high school return to in-person classes amid tuberculosis outbreak ABC7 / KGO-TV13:56San Francisco California Schools California

Ysph scientists show how rapid sequencing could transform tuberculosis care YaleNews15:57Health Covid Pandemics

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up Kansas Reflector13:06Kansas

Public Health agencies struggle to keep up with rising tuberculosis cases Truthout12:19Kansas

Typhoid Fever

Drug-resistant strain of deadly 'ancient fever' that covers body in painful rash spreading to US MailOnline12:35 27-Feb-26
Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Gaining Resistance to Antibiotics, Scientists Warn ScienceAlert15:14 25-Feb-26
Douglas County Past: Dog derby draws 5,000; officials seek cause of typhoid outbreak Superior Telegram07:34 23-Feb-26
Karnataka among top for water-borne diseases; Bengaluru no longer immune The Times of India14:23 14-Feb-26
Tonga govt puts village under restrictions over typhoid Radio New Zealand12:48 10-Feb-26

West Nile Virus

Twin Cities saw record number of West Nile cases last year CBS Minnesota12:32 27-Feb-26
New Method Could Improve U.S. Forecasting of West Nile Virus Eos.org09:10 20-Feb-26
Genomic Epidemiology of West Nile Virus in Paris Journal of American Medical Associations11:45 16-Feb-26

Whooping Cough

North Cumbria joint-top in UK for Whooping Cough vaccine uptake The Carlisle News & Star10:27MMR

Washoe County health officer urges isolation, vaccination amid rising pertussis cases KOLO-TV15:54Nevada

US measles and pertussis outbreaks expose policy failures, not just vaccine hesitancy News-Medical.Net20:41Health MMR Measles

Northern Nevada grapples with rising whooping cough cases, Renown offers insights KOLO-TV18:03Nevada Schools Nevada

Vaccine Integrity Project kicks off evidence review of Tdap vaccine in pregnancy Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy15:46Health Diphtheria Family