Will the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpass the size of the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak? Reminder: The 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak resulted in more than 28,600 cases and 11,325 deaths, making it the largest and deadliest Ebola epidemic in history.

#Bangladesh #dengue update At least five people died of dengue and 2,218 others were hospitalized across the country in the past 24 hours. With the latest deaths, the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease this year has risen to 389, while the cumulative number of cases has reached 126,166, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

#Ebola outbreak update: Cases near 10,000 #DRC #Africa As of October 24, 2026, 88 new confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported across three provinces: Ituri (44 cases), North Kivu (39 cases), and Haut-Uélé (5 cases). Among these, 26 community deaths were recorded (14 in North Kivu, 11 in Ituri, and 1 in Haut-Uélé). Additionally, 12 confirmed deaths were recorded in Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs) (6 in Ituri and 6 in North Kivu), bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported during this period to 38. 24 patients (12 in North Kivu, 9 in Ituri, and 3 in Bas-Uélé) have been declared recovered following two consecutive negative EVD test results. As of October 24, 2026, the DRC has recorded a cumulative total of 9,964 confirmed cases, including 4,841 deaths—a case fatality rate of 48.6%. The province of Ituri remains the epicenter, accounting for 72.0% of all reported confirmed cases and 50.0% of the new confirmed cases; meanwhile, North Kivu (which accounts for 44.3% of the new cases) has a case fatality rate of 56.1%, which is higher than the national average. No new health zones have been affected in the last 24 hours. Consequently, 66 out of 178 health zones (37.1%), spread across eight provinces, have been affected since the beginning of the outbreak.

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#Pakistan #measles Five children aged between two and seven have died as a result of a severe measles outbreak in the remote mountain areas of Gora Banda and Khora Banda in Pakistan’s Lower Dir district. Dozens of other children have been infected

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#Africa #DRCongo #Ebola As of October 23, 2026, 60 new confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported across four provinces: North Kivu (29 cases), Ituri (28 cases), Haut-Uélé (2 cases), and Tshopo (1 case). Among these, 31 community deaths were recorded (17 in North Kivu, 13 in Ituri, and 1 in Haut-Uélé). Furthermore, 15 confirmed deaths were registered in Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs) (9 in Ituri, 4 in North Kivu, and 2 in Haut-Uélé), bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported during this period to 46. Additionally, 28 patients (17 in Ituri and 11 in North Kivu) have been declared recovered following two consecutive negative EVD test results; no recoveries were reported in Haut-Uélé, Tshopo, or Bas-Uélé. As of October 23, 2026, the DRC has recorded a cumulative total of 9,876 confirmed cases, including 4,803 deaths, representing a case fatality rate of 48.6%. The province of Ituri remains the epicenter, accounting for 72.2% of all reported confirmed cases and 46.7% of the new confirmed cases. No new health zones have been affected in the last 24 hours. Consequently, 66 out of 178 health zones (37.1%), spread across eight provinces, have been affected since the beginning of the outbreak.

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#Argentina officials report rare case of #Naegleria fowleri outbreaknewstoday.substack.c…

#WestNilevirus in #France: 195 cases to date outbreaknewstoday.substack.c…

#Brucellosis in #Mexico As of epidemiological week 35 of 2026, 1,073 cumulative cases of brucellosis and 24 new cases were reported. The weekly median was 23 cases

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#LosAngeles health authorities report 2nd second #rabies-positive #raccoon outbreaknewstoday.substack.c…

#DRC: Kalemie affected by #cholera #Africa The cholera epidemic has been officially declared in Kalemie, the provincial capital of Tanganyika, in the Southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, by the provincial authorities. The information was contained in a statement read on Thursday, October 22, 2026, by the provincial government spokesperson. He emphasized the seriousness of the disease, which poses a real threat to families. "The province is facing a cholera epidemic. This disease poses a threat to the health of our families. It can lead to death within hours if the patient does not receive appropriate care quickly. During this difficult time, the provincial governor extends his condolences to the families grieving the loss of loved ones and expresses his deepest sympathy," the document reports. The provincial government is urging the public to seek medical advice as soon as possible if they experience any symptoms.

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#CostaRica: #Syphilis cases on the rise; concern grows regarding congenital syphilis outbreaknewstoday.substack.c…

#Ebola outbreak update through October 20 #DRC #Africa outbreaknewstoday.substack.c…