Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Nipah Virus - Bangladesh

Health authorities in Bangladesh have reported three additional Nipah virus cases, including two additional deaths, according to a recent report. This is up from 11 cases and 8 deaths reported a little over two weeks ago.

Cholera - Syria

Two people have died due to an outbreak of cholera in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6. There were 568 people infected with cholera as a result of the destruction of infrastructure, water and sewage lines after the earthquake.

Rabies - Malaysia

A total of six rabies outbreak cases were reported in Sarawak with four deaths recorded from January to March this year. The fatalities were reported in four different districts, namely Sibu, Kanowit, Siburan and Bintulu. Two patients were successfully saved after medical intervention.