Disease

Monkeypox - Mexico

The Ministry of Health in Mexico reported today 2,654 confirmed monkeypox cases since the first case was reported on May 28. No deaths have been reported.

Measles

Philippines - Philippines health officials report a 203 percent increase in measles cases in 2022. From January 1 to October 8, 467 cumulative measles cases have been reported. This compares with 154 cases reported during the same period in 2021.

South Africa - In a follow-up on the measles outbreak reported in the Greater Sekhukhune District in Limpopo province, South Africa health officials report an additional four measles cases detected, increasing the total number of measles cases to seven as of October 21.