In 2026, Argentina saw a sudden surge in hantavirus cases, with already 41 confirmed cases since the beginning of the year. The Ministry of Health reported that, for almost the entire period analyzed, the spread of the disease is above the epidemic threshold. Added to this is a fatality rate of 31.7% in the cases registered, a decidedly alarming figure compared to previous years

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today (5th) that the CDC has completed gene sequence comparison and analysis of the first local case of H7N7 novel influenza A infection in a domestic poultry farmer on April 2, and has jointly assessed the overall impact of agriculture and health on the public health risk rating of human beings in Taiwan as "low risk".

Three people die on a cruise ship, authorities suspect hantavirus

A 70-year-old Dutch passenger died on arrival at St. Helena, and his 69-year-old wife died after being taken to hospital in Johannesburg, South African authorities said. A third man also died. A 69-year-old British citizen is in intensive care in a Johannesburg hospital and has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection.

A year after the first infection of screwworm myiasis (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was confirmed in the national territory, Mexico already has a total of 259 confirmed cases, according to the most recent report from the Ministry of Health as of April 24, 2026.

The health emergency, which formally began on April 17, 2025 with the detection of the parasite in a 77-year-old woman in the municipality of Acacoyagua, Chiapas, has spread rapidly. Currently, there are 14 states affected by this outbreak, which disproportionately impacts rural populations.

Three cases of rickettsia have been confirmed in the city, one of which resulted in death. Health Councilor Max Elguezábal reported that the cases occurred in recent weeks and that more information is being gathered. Rickettsia is transmitted by ticks, and it is important to act promptly to avoid complications. The Health Department has implemented a sanitary cordon, organized clean-up campaigns to eliminate potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes, conducted vaccination campaigns, and provided information in the affected neighborhoods, with plans to extend these actions to other areas with a high number of unregulated pets. Residents are urged to maintain cleanliness and vigilance in their homes and with their pets. https://periodicolavoz.com.mx/coahuila/monclova/campana-de-descacharrizacion-por-rickettsia-en-coahuila/370081

Three cases of patients infected with leptospirosis have been recorded on the Greek island of Zakynthos. One of the patients, 74 years old, died in hospital after unsuccessful treatment.

The other two patients are 21 and 34 years old, and one has already been cured, and the other is out of danger in a hospital, where his treatment continues, reports Antena TV, quoted by BTA.

At a press conference held this Monday at the "Santa Rosa" Hospital in Chajarí, health authorities, doctors and veterinary professionals reported the detection of five positive cases of Q Fever in the north of Entre Ríos, particularly in rural areas of the Tatutí and San Ramón districts.

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Around 255 leishmaniasis cases have been reported from various areas of the district, a senior health official said on Monday.

Health authorities in Kerala have issued an alert after suspected cases of West Nile Fever were reported across multiple areas, including Elanji, Eroor, Pallikkara, Ponekkara, and Palluruthy. While investigations are ongoing, officials are urging residents to stay cautious as the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in India rises, especially during humid and post-monsoon conditions.

Health authorities in Mueang district confirmed a rabies case in a dog, prompting immediate response measures. The provincial livestock department, led by Phasavee Somjai, identified rabies in a dog from Nong Bua Sala subdistrict after lab tests. The confirmation has led to a swift investigation and containment strategy involving local veterinary officials. The case emerged from an April 21 incident when a stray dog, after biting another dog, died near a temple. This prompted the collection of samples which later tested positive for rabies. In response, officials have started vaccinating stray dogs in areas deemed high-risk and are planning sterilization initiatives to curb the stray population and minimize long-term virus transmission. https://aseannow.com/topic/1393049-korat-rabies-case-leads-to-urgent-control-measures/

As of April 23, 2026 , the Morelos government confirmed 34 active cases of screwworm infestation in the state. The Ministry of Agricultural Development ( Sedagro ) reported that all cases are under close and controlled sanitary monitoring to prevent the spread of the pest in the livestock sector.

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A 17-year-old male cattle farm worker from Tando Adam, Sindh Province, died on 23 Apr 2026 at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre, marking Pakistan's first Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever fatality of 2026.

The patient presented to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on 22 Apr 2026 with fever and bleeding, was confirmed positive for CCHF virus by Aga Khan University Hospital, and was transferred to isolation care before death.

Pakistan reported 82 confirmed CCHF cases with 20 deaths in 2025, representing a case fatality rate exceeding 24%, compared to 61 cases in 2024. Four CCHF cases have been reported in Pakistan as of Mar 2026. https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=55424aeb-874c-480a-967d-3a582419a47e

Quarantine restrictions were imposed in the village of Berestivets in the Uman region due to a case of rabies in a stray dog. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Cherkasy Regional State Laboratory of the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection on April 19. https://provce.ck.ua/u-seli-na-umanshchyni-vvely-karantyn-cherez-vypadok-skazu-u-bezprytulnoho-sobaky/

At the moment, there is no registered case of a person with anthrax in the country, the Ministry of Health announced. However, the health authorities remain on high alert after the discovery of an outbreak in the Silistra village of Chernogor.

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Sanitary-veterinary alert in Vaslui County, after confirmation of a rabies outbreak at a cattle farm in the Huși area. Three animals died after showing extremely severe symptoms, and the authorities went on alert. Most likely, the source of the infection would be foxes in the area, which managed to enter near the stables. The Sanitary-Veterinary Directorate has already ordered drastic measures of isolation and emergency vaccination. https://www.europafm.ro/focar-rabie-ferma-bovine-husi-vaslui/

According to ERT, a 60-year-old man ended up in the Intensive Care Unit of an Athens hospital after having been hospitalized at the Zakynthos General Hospital, with symptoms of leptospirosis. According to the same sources, he had not rushed to seek medical help in a timely manner, possibly because he had not given it the due importance, as the symptoms are often similar to those of the flu. https://sinidisi.gr/synagermos-sti-zakyntho-enas-thanatos-kai-dyo-kroysmata-sto-mikroskopio-gia-leptospeirosi/#goog_rewarded

• Two divers working for an aquaculture services company in Aysén Region, Chile, contracted hantavirus in mid-April 2026, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old man from Quellón who died at Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital in Concepción. A 62-year-old man from Carelmapu remains in critical condition on mechanical ventilation at Hospital del Tórax in Santiago.
• Preliminary investigation points to the vessel itself as the potential exposure site, with concerns raised about poor ventilation, inadequate hygiene conditions, and a lack of biological risk prevention measures in the work environment. https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=2be90d4b-c749-4035-b33b-bd288bddd519

A 66-year-old woman from Svay Rieng province tested positive for H5N1 on April 21. Preliminary investigations suggest she had been exposed to infected poultry. Authorities have launched an urgent response, deploying teams to trace contacts, identify the source of infection, and contain further spread.

Concern is growing in Salta after confirming a delicate health scenario due to the advance of the hantavirus. According to official data, 14 cases have already been registered so far this year, with an alarming figure: four people died from the disease.

The latest case of the New World screwworm in Mexico has the full attention of Texas agriculture leaders. The flesh-eating parasite is now less than an hour's drive from the U.S.-Mexico border. That means it's traveled 60 miles closer to the U.S. in the past four months . https://www.chron.com/news/article/screwworm-texas-border-22216819.php

The outbreak of the deadly infection has broken out at a livestock farm in Chernogor, where a total of 28 buffaloes are raised. According to official data, nine of the animals have already died. The owners of the farm hid the problem for nearly 30 days. During this period, they hired a private veterinarian who tried to treat the animals without a clear diagnosis and with a complete information blackout towards the competent state authorities. https://fakti.bg/bulgaria/1049587-angel-mavrovski-meso-ot-zarazeni-s-antraks-jivotni-e-prerabotvano-v-slivo-pole

Two confirmed human cutaneous anthrax cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Emuhaya Sub-County, Vihiga County, Kenya, following the handling and consumption of meat from a cow that died on 07 Apr 2026 in Ebusunzo Village, West Bunyore Ward, Emuhaya Sub-County, Vihiga County, Kenya.

Approximately 200 people are estimated to have been exposed to contaminated meat from the same incident through handling or consumption, with contact tracing ongoing.

Two cattle deaths have been confirmed in the outbreak area, prompting emergency control measures, including mass vaccination of approximately 400 livestock and a temporary closure of Luanda and Esibuye livestock markets. https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=a8be3303-c209-43ac-a4d6-de3fd6153cc1

Six cases of bovine tuberculosis were recently identified in calves at the municipal slaughterhouse in Sousse, reigniting questions about the spread of this zoonotic disease and the existing health control measures. Speaking on Jawhara FM on Monday, April 20, 2026, the senior veterinarian, Ahmed Rejeb, sought to place this discovery within its scientific and regulatory context, while also highlighting the public health implications. https://businessnews.com.tn/2026/04/20/six-cas-de-tuberculose-bovine-a-sousse-un-signal-sanitaire-a-surveiller/1397452/

An as-yet-unidentified illness, responsible for several cases and deaths in the Mpanda district, has been mobilizing Burundian health authorities for several days. While initial laboratory analyses are reassuring, investigations are continuing to determine the exact origin of this illness. According to information from the World Health Organization, confirmed by reporters from SOS Médias Burundi, five deaths and 35 cases have been recorded in the Mpanda health district. In parallel, several laboratory tests were carried out to rule out highly contagious diseases. These tests included Ebola virus disease, Marburg virus disease, yellow fever, and Rift Valley fever.

Following an outbreak of avian flu, more than 170 black-necked swans have died in the south-central part of the country.

On Expreso Bio Bio we spoke with the head of livestock protection at SAG, Carlos Orellana, who explained that the phenomenon began after detecting cases in South America. https://www.biobiochile.cl/biobiotv/programas/expreso-bio-bio/2026/04/16/tragedia-ambiental-muerte-de-mas-de-170-cisnes-por-gripe-aviar-mantiene-en-alerta-zona-centro-sur.shtml

Inspection Service (APHIS) reported new detections of H5N1 avian flu, with positive tests revealing the virus in five Idaho dairy herds.

The milking cows were the first avian flu detections in cattle since a Wisconsin report in December 2025. The new detection comes almost exactly two years since US officials first recorded avian influenza in dairy cattle. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/avian-flu-detected-idaho-dairy-cows-study-explores-role-virus-rna

From April 9, 2026, to April 15, 2026, 125 people, including 30 children under 17, sought medical attention in St. Petersburg due to tick bites . Within the city limits, 28 tick bites were recorded in 11 administrative districts: Kurortny, Nevsky, Petrodvortsovy, and Frunzensky districts – 1 case each; Pushkinsky district – 2 cases; Moskovsky, Krasnoselsky, Vyborgsky, Krasnogvardeisky, and Primorsky districts – 3 cases each; Kolpino district – 7 cases. During the specified period of 2026, 4 cases of tick-borne borreliosis were registered, while no cases of tick-borne encephalitis were registered. In Saint Petersburg, laboratories are ready to test ticks. From 09.04.2026 to 15.04.2026, 131 ticks were tested for the presence of the TBE pathogen, with 0 positive results; 132 ticks were tested for the presence of the ITB pathogen, with 24 positive results; 130 ticks were tested for the presence of the MEV pathogen, with 3 positive results; 130 ticks were tested for the presence of the HGA pathogen, with 1 positive result. As part of the scheduled vaccination in Saint Petersburg from 09.04.2026 to 15.04.2026 , 4,277 people, including 940 children, were vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis .

From April 9, 2026, to April 15, 2026, 92 people, including 28 children, sought medical attention in Leningrad Oblast due to tick bites . A total of 90 tick bites were recorded within the oblast in 15 administrative districts: Vyborg District - 1 case; Lomonosov District - 2 cases; Volosovsky, Kirovsky, Lodeynopolsky and Luzhsky Districts - 3 cases each; Tikhvinsky and Boksitogorsky Districts - 5 cases each; Gatchinsky, Kirishsky and Podporozhsky Districts - 7 cases each; Volkhov District - 8 cases; Vsevolozhsky and Kingiseppsky Districts - 9 cases each; Tosnensky District - 18 cases. No cases of tick-borne borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis were registered during the specified period of 2026. In the Leningrad Region, laboratories are ready to test ticks. From 09.04.2026 to 15.04.2026, 98 ticks were tested for the presence of the TBE pathogen, 0 of which were positive; 44 ticks were tested for the presence of the ITB pathogen, 8 of which were positive; 18 ticks were tested for the presence of the MEV pathogen, 1 of which was positive; 22 ticks were tested for the presence of the HGA pathogen, 0 of which were positive. As part of the scheduled vaccination in the region from 09.04.2026 to 15.04.2026, 5,137 people were vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis. http://78.rospotrebnadzor.ru/search/content/14887/

The Medical Superintendent of Mayo Hospital, Dr. Abdul Muddabir, has reported that a total of 32 monkeypox cases have been documented this year. https://bloompakistan.com/monkeypox-cases-increase-in-lahore/

Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 14 April 2026, https://reliefweb.int/map/world/epidemic-and-emerging-disease-alerts-pacific-14-april-2026

A Nepalese government official said on Thursday that four districts in two provinces have experienced outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) since the beginning of this year. https://cj.sina.com.cn/articles/view/2810373291/a782e4ab02002tsok?froms=ggmp&

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the risk to the general population from the avian flu virus in humans remains "low," although it indicated that surveillance will continue, after the first case of the A(H9N2) subtype in all of Europe was detected in Italy at the end of March. https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/oms-mantiene-riesgo-gripe-aviar-pese-primer-caso-humanos-europa_2026041069d92f0c9e87c91dbfeff9db.html#goog_rewarded

Since the beginning of 2026, Réunion has experienced a marked resurgence of leptospirosis. The number of cases far exceeds the levels usually recorded during the rainy season. The Regional Health Agency (ARS) is calling for vigilance from everyone and is strengthening prevention efforts, clinical monitoring, and the mobilization of healthcare professionals. Since the beginning of the year : 135 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Réunion (including 21 confirmed cases between April 3 and 10, 2026); 54 hospitalizations; 1 death.**** https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/emerging-diseases-other-health-threats-alphabetical-i-thru-z/leptospirosis/1029623-la-reunion-leptospirosis-cases-2026#post1032807

This Wednesday, a 39-year-old man died in the town of Bell Ville in Córdoba from leptospirosis, a dangerous bacterium that is transmitted by contact with animals. This situation generated concern in the province and ignited prevention measures by the Ministry of Health.

The case corresponds to a worker at the local landfill, which could be considered a high-risk environment for this type of infection. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria that can be found in the urine of rodents, dogs, cows, pigs, and horses. Contagion occurs mainly through contact with contaminated water, surfaces or food, especially in humid scenarios or after rain. According to local media, days before his death, the man began to have feverish symptoms that worsened.

• Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax after three people tested positive from a cluster of ten suspected cases reported earlier this week. According to District Health Officer Dr. Irene Kahimakazi, the suspected cases were first reported at Ntara Health Centre IV on April 2, 2026, after patients presented with a range of symptoms.
• “We received alerts from the community involving 10 suspected cases who presented with symptoms such as skin ulcers on the hands and legs, headache, general body weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, eschar, and cough,” she said. Laboratory results later confirmed three of the cases as anthrax.
• Dr. Kahimakazi noted that all confirmed patients are male, aged between 17 and 52 years, with a median age of 36. She added that investigations linked the infections to the handling and slaughtering of dead animals across six farms in Buhanda Sub-county.
• “All the cases are connected to a common exposure—handling carcasses of animals that had died under unclear circumstances,” she explained. Some patients were also found with swollen lymph nodes and breathing difficulties, indicating varying severity of the infection.

The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (March 2nd) the first locally transmitted case of novel H7 subtype avian influenza in Taiwan. The patient is a man in his 70s from central Taiwan who works in poultry farming and has a history of chronic illness. He developed symptoms of runny nose, cough, and body aches on March 20th and sought medical attention at a hospital on March 22nd due to fever. He was admitted to the hospital on the same day. Imaging examination revealed pneumonia. Based on clinical symptoms, test results, and the patient's contact history, the doctor reported the case as a novel H7 avian influenza and administered antiviral medication. Further testing and gene sequencing by the CDC confirmed the virus as H7 subtype avian influenza. Sequence analysis showed that this H7 belongs to the Eurasian lineage and is similar to the H7 subtype avian influenza viruses monitored in wild birds (mainly ducks and anadidae) in Taiwan over the years. https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/bZE85LXA9ZGdCvEJKZe6Cg?typeid=9

A young male sea lion found deceased at Morro Strand State Beach tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in a marine mammal in San Luis Obispo County.

The sea lion, estimated to be 1 to 2 years old, was sampled by the Central California Marine Animal Response Team (CCMART) on March 16. Laboratory tests conducted at UC Davis and the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the virus on 25 March https://www.newtimesslo.com/first-case-of-avian-flu-detected-in-a-slo-county-marine-mammal-in-morro-bay/

During this winter (2025/2026 season ) , there have been 60 cases * of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry farms and 63 cases ** in wild birds so far .

* Status of outbreaks at poultry farms ( Total 60 cases ): Gyeonggi 14 , Chungbuk 9, Chungnam 10, Jeonbuk 8, Jeonnam 11, Gyeongbuk 5 , Gyeongnam 1, Gwangju 1 , Sejong 1

** Wild Bird Detection Status ( Total 63 cases ) : Gyeonggi 6 , Gangwon 9, Chungbuk 1, Chungnam 14, Jeonbuk 6 , Jeonnam 7, Gyeongbuk 3, Gyeongnam 5, Jeju 4, Seoul 4, Busan 2, Incheon 1, Gwangju 1. https://www.mafra.go.kr/bbs/home/792/577491/artclView.do

The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia would like to inform the public that there is 1 case of bird flu in a 3-year-old boy who was confirmed to be positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus on March 29, 2026 by the National Institute of Public Health. The patient lives in Tumnup Thmey village, Beng commune, Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province, and there have been reports of sick and dead chickens and ducks in the village. The patient has been isolated in hospital and is receiving intensive medical care. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the patient’s home has chickens and ducks, including some sick and dead chickens, which the child had played around. https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/cambodia/cambodia-h5n1-tracking/1029693-cambodia-2026-h5n1-cases-n-3#post1032335

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has revealed that 311 people tested positive for Lassa fever in Bauchi State between October 1, 2025 and March 23, 2026, with 68 deaths recorded.https://leadership.ng/311-test-positive-for-lassa-fever-68-die-in-bauchi/

From January 1, 2026 to March 25, 2026, 14 people, including 3 children under 17,  sought medical attention in St. Petersburg due to tick bites . During the specified period of 2026 , 11 cases of tick-borne borreliosis were registered, and no cases of tick-borne encephalitis were registered. http://78.rospotrebnadzor.ru/search/content/14810/

On 24 Mar 2026, laboratory testing confirmed the presence of yellow fever virus in a deceased Red Howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus) in Trinidad, with no human cases reported. The Ministry of Health implemented surveillance and vector control measures in affected areas following the detection. Red Howler monkeys serve as sentinel species for the environmental circulation of the Yellow Fever virus in Trinidad's forested regions. https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=29d77a5f-e5f3-4991-9558-b49e7bac14b4

In 2026, all detected cases have been fatal, according to the Sedes report.

The Tarija Departmental Health Service (SEDES) confirmed the second death from hantavirus this year, reaching a 100% fatality rate. The victim was a 30-year-old man from the Yacuiba area, who reportedly came into contact with wild rodents during agricultural activities. https://laoctavabo.com/2026/03/26/aumenta-preocupacion-en-tarija-hantavirus-cobra-su-segunda-victima/?amp=1

The case involved a 98-year-old woman with underlying illnesses residing in an old age home in Kwun Tong. She developed cough, fever, myalgia, and shortness of breath since March 7 and was admitted to a public hospital on March 9, where she was clinically diagnosed with pneumonia. Her sputum sample collected on March 12 tested positive for Chlamydia psittaci DNA. She was treated with antibiotics and remained stable throughout. During the incubation period, she had no travel history. It was noted that pigeons frequently perched outside the window next to the patient’s bed, where a lot of bird droppings was noted in that area. Health advice was provided to the old age home and property management to cleanse and disinfect area involved. Other residents were asymptomatic and have been put under medical surveillance. The case details were referred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for follow-up as appropriate: https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/cdw_v22_3.pdfe.

A One Health–driven assessment of primate vaccination as an innovative emerging tool to curb urban yellow fever spillover, examining its scientific rationale, operational feasibility, and potential to strengthen prevention in rapidly evolving urban environments. https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/03/30/default-calendar/one-health-approaches-to-prevent-urban-yellow-fever-spillover-and-spread

A human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) infection in a returning traveller from a non-European country where the virus has previously been identified in birds, has been reported in the Lombardy region of Italy. This is the first human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in the EU/EEA.

The patient has co-existing medical conditions and is currently in hospital isolation, receiving medical treatment. Italian public health authorities performed contact tracing as a precaution to identify and control possible onward transmission and initiated several epidemiological and microbiological investigations.

Since 1998, and as of 27 February 2026, 195 human cases of A(H9N2) had been reported worldwide by 10 countries in Asia and Africa. Only two infections were fatal. No clusters of human influenza A(H9N2) infections, nor documented instances of person-to-person transmission, have ever been reported. Direct contact with infected birds or contaminated environments has been the most likely source of human infection for avian influenza viruses. Sporadic human cases of avian influenza are not unexpected in areas where the virus is circulating in birds.https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/europe/h5n1-tracking/italy/1031993-italy-imported-human-case-of-avian-influenza-lp-h9n2-in-lombardy-march-25-2026#post1032086

The confirmation of the first positive case in laying hens at a commercial establishment in the Metropolitan Region activated health protocols and led to the self-suspension of certifications to export poultry products. https://www.agritotal.com/nota/influenza-aviar-en-chile-suspenden-exportaciones-tras-brote-en-granja-industrial/

The Lombardy Region has identified a case of infection with the low-pathogenicity avian influenza A(H9N2) virus in a frail individual with underlying health conditions who contracted the infection from a non-European country and is currently hospitalized. The Ministry of Health announced this. This is the first human case of the H9N2 avian influenza strain detected in Europe.

Health authorities assure no cause for panic after monkey tests positive for Yellow Fever

Vasai-Virar region is witnessing a surge in dog bite cases, with an average of 166 cases reported daily in the first two months of 2026, civic officials said. Data from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation shows that 10,120 dog bite cases were recorded in January and February this year. In 2025, the total number of cases stood at 46,000, up from 36,000 in 2024. The issue has gained urgency following the death of a nine-year-old child in Nalasopara, who contracted rabies from a dog bite. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/166-dog-bites-a-day-in-vasai-virar-9-yr-old-s-rabies-death-sparks-alarm-101774380602879.html

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced on the 25th that a poultry farm in Chitose City, Hokkaido, has experienced an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. This is the 22nd outbreak nationwide in Japan this avian influenza season. https://www.chinanews.com.cn/gj/2026/03-25/10592291.shtml

On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovations such as diagnostic tests that can be used near the point-of-care and tongue swabs that can help detect the disease faster, reaching more people. https://reliefweb.int/report/world/who-recommends-new-diagnostic-tools-help-end-tb

Avian Influenza Report is a weekly report produced by the Surveillance Division of the Communicable Disease Branch of the Centre for Health Protection. This report highlights global avian influenza activity in humans and birds. Avian Influenza Report

The Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Voronezh Region reminds of rabies - a particularly dangerous acute viral infectious disease that ends in death and does not have seasonality of infection.

Over the past period of 2026, 14 cases of laboratory-confirmed rabies in animals were registered in the Voronezh Region in 10 districts of the Voronezh Region and the city of Voronezh. Cases of rabies were registered in dogs - 3, cats - 4, foxes - 4, one case each in sheep, goat and calf.

The number of victims in zoonotic rabies foci is 22 people.

1058 people (46.54 per 100 thousand population) turned to medical institutions of the region for anti-rabies care with bites, scratches, salivation.

Upon contact with wild animals, 26 people applied for anti-rabies help.

Cases of rabies among humans have not been registered in the Voronezh region since 2009.

To prevent the occurrence of rabies cases among humans, a number of rules must be followed:

- to purchase animals only in specialized organizations in the presence of veterinary examination;

- it is mandatory to vaccinate domestic and farm animals against rabies;

- avoid contact with stray animals, do not feed them by hand, do not stroke them;

- not to carry out the slaughter and destruction of dead farm and domestic animals on their own;

- it is mandatory to undergo preventive immunization against rabies for risk groups: veterinarians, hunters, foresters, rangers, etc.;

- immediately seek rabies care in case of bites, salivation and contact with an unknown animal.

On the epizootological situation with rabies in the Voronezh Region | News & Events | Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Voronezh Region

As of 13 Mar 2026, Canadian public health authorities reported 178 laboratory-confirmed Salmonella infections linked to eating pistachios and pistachio products. Cases were found in Quebec (86), Ontario (66), British Columbia (14), Alberta (8), Manitoba (3), and New Brunswick (1). Twenty-five people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Update on Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to pistachios: 178 confirmed cases and 25 hospitalizations - BEACON

At least 10 to 12 people have fallen ill after eating anthrax beef at Chalnali village in Gurdaspur upazila of Natore. The cases had abscess-like wounds and swelling on their bodies. Three of them were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) as their condition was critical. Without providing medical treatment, some villagers slaughtered the sick cow and shared the meat. 12 fall ill after eating anthrax-infected beef in Natore

A 45-year-old woman from far northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province had been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza. Investigations revealed that the patient raised chickens and ducks, and some of her poultry fell ill and died. It was the second human case of bird flu so far this year after the first case was detected in mid-February.

After the first case of bird flu in domestic poultry in Montenegro, the presence of the avian influenza virus, subtype H5N1, in wild birds was also confirmed in Nikšić. The corpse of a magpie was found in Kočani, in the municipality of Nikšić, near the farm where the disease was confirmed in domestic poultry. https://www.gov.me/clanak/potvrden-slucaj-pticjeg-gripa-kod-divljih-ptica

Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in Europe have started to decline, following an autumn and winter period in which HPAI circulation in waterfowl reached its highest level in five years. According to the latest quarterly monitoring report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the EU Reference Laboratory (EURL), the number of recorded outbreaks is higher overall than recent years for the same period. The risk for the general public remains low. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/avian-influenza-detections-birds-decline-across-eu

Experts expect the tick season to begin in Russia at the end of March. Doctors also reminded people about protective measures and vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis. https://saint-petersburg.ru/news/2026/3/12/43102

The WHO has said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading was low after three cases of infection were recently confirmed in India and Bangladesh

Later survey data showed Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) exposure in one out of every four people and nine out of ten cattle.

Two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been detected, the Ministry of Health announced Wednesday. "These two cases were confirmed following suggestive symptoms and the possibility of a shared trip to the Arabian Peninsula"