Listeria outbreak in 4 US states, small child died

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food alert concerning a Listeria outbreak that has affected four U.S. states...

Second case of mpox in Malaysia

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has reported a second case of mpox, with the patient being a 34-year-old Malaysian who had travelled internationally within...

Mpox is still a global health concern, WHO says

Given the recent increase in Mpox cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has resolved to maintain its highest level of alert, as reported by...

PAHO/WHO and MINSAP, tackling the Oropouche virus in Cuba

In May 2024, the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) documented the initial outbreak of Oropouche virus (OROV) within the country, with 89 confirmed...

Belize raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance

As part of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (held annually from 18 to 24 November), Belize hosted a series of countrywide health fairs with...

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