Disease

Measles - Ukraine

In a follow-up to a report on the measles outbreak in Ukraine, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (computer translated) puts the outbreak case tally at 3,554 in January– 1,165 adults and 2,389 children. The majority of cases were registered in Ivano-Frankivsk (804), Odesa (640), Zakarpattia (549), Chernivtsi (444) and Lviv (242) regions.

India - Monkey Fever

At least 19 people have died from an outbreak of 'monkey fever' in India, according to local reports. Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), spread by ticks, has struck down 322 people since the killer outbreak was confirmed. Victims often report a fever or severe bleeding, but it can lead to tremors, mental disturbances.