Disease

Dengue Fever - Nepal

Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population reports as of October 17, a total of 41,743 dengue cases have been identified, with Bagmati province reporting highest number (32494) followed by Lumbini province with (4399). To date, 49 deaths due to dengue are verified.

Cholera - Nigeria

Nigerian health officials reported an additional 1006 suspected cholera cases during the week ending October 2, bringing the cumulative total to 10754 suspected cases through the first nine months of the year. 256 deaths have been reported in 2022 to date with a case-fatality rate of 2.4%.

Monkeypox - Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced two deaths of Chicago residents caused by this year’s Monkeypox virus (MPV) outbreak. Both individuals had multiple other health conditions, including weakened immune systems.

Ebola - Uganda

Health authorities in Uganda report that the Ebola epidemic is coming under control. On Thursday, the Health Dept reported on additional Ebola case and two new deaths. This brings the cumulative totals to 65 and 27, respectively.

Bird Flu - China

Hong Kong health officials reports today a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland. The case involves a 3-year-old boy living in Nanning, Guangxi. He is in serious condition. From 2014 to date, 81 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.