Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea. The two individuals had “significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration”, state health authorities said. The foodborne illness has spread
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country’s history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases including 1,587 deaths – a fatality rate of 44%. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It was
The Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-worst on record, with the official death toll passing a grim milestone of 1,500. Experts believe the true number of fatalities during this outbreak, which was declared in May, is much higher. And in another alarming update, authorities in DR
Michigan has been the hardest hit state, and health officials said Friday that the number of infected has risen to more than 8,100. Residents affected by the parasite told the BBC it was “the most painful thing I have ever been through in my life.” In its update on Friday, the CDC warned people not
Health researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo interview people as part of their contact tracing, seeking to find those who came into contact with people infected with Ebola. Michel Lunanga/Getty Images hide title toggle title Michel Lunanga/Getty Images The key to ending any infectious disease outbreak, especially one for which there is no
Health workers treat an Ebola patient at the Rwampara Treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moisés Sawasawa/AP hide title toggle title Moisés Sawasawa/AP BUNIA, Congo — At least 930 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, the country’s Health Ministry said Monday, with 37 new deaths recorded in a 24-hour