On November 14, 2025, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health declared the country’s first-ever Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in the South Ethiopia and Sidama regions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of December 3, 2025, Ethiopia has reported 13 laboratory-confirmed cases, eight of which […]
According to the Drug Controller General of India, Indian Immunologicals Limited (the vaccine manufacturer), the U.S. CDC, and UK Health Security Agency, a counterfeit rabies vaccine (Abhayrab; batch number KA24014) has been circulating through unauthorized sources in major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow; the extent of potential distribution is unknown. This falsified […]
According to Hungary’s Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy, approximately 1,648 cases of hepatitis A have been reported as of November 19, 2025. Since early September 2025, more than 65 cases per week have been reported since mid-October, representing at least a 16-fold increase over average incidence . The […]
Health officials in Arizona have confirmed measles exposures at three public locations in Maricopa and Coconino counties on November 5-6, 2025. Two separate individuals with infectious measles visited downtown Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Flagstaff (Coconino County), potentially exposing people, including attendees of a sold-out Tate McRae concert at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Public […]
According to South Africa’s Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), more than 350 cases of pertussis have been reported since July 2025. From January to October 2025, a total of 483 confirmed cases were reported nationally, representing a 2-fold increase over average incidence. The outbreak has yet to peak and […]
According to Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection, 3 laboratory-confirmed locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been reported since late October 2025 in Wong Tai Sin (2 cases) and Kwai Tsing (1 case) districts. Hong Kong has never reported locally acquired chikungunya cases before these infections. Health authorities have identified at least two distinct transmission […]
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the 2024–25 COVID-19 vaccines continued to protect well against severe illness, even as immunity slowly waned over time. ✅ 57% protection against hospitalization and death at 4 weeks after vaccination ✅ 45% protection against ER visits and infections Protection drops over 5 months — strongest early […]
Italy is currently facing simultaneous outbreaks of two significant mosquito-borne diseases: West Nile virus (WNV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Travelers to Italy should be aware of both threats and take comprehensive insect precautions. West Nile Virus Outbreak According to Italy’s Ministry of Health, as of early October 2025, Italy has reported 718 confirmed cases of […]
Nepal’s Ministry of Health has reported approximately 110 laboratory-confirmed Japanese encephalitis cases, including 21 deaths, since early August 2025 – a two-fold increase over normal levels. Cases are concentrated primarily in Lumbini Province but have been reported nationwide. While traveler risk remains minimal, this outbreak warrants increased awareness and preventive measures. While absolute risk to […]
Antibiotic-resistant pertussis (whooping cough) in increasing in the Americas. Find out what you can do to keep your and your family safe when traveling.