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HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK AND GLOBAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE Why in the News? WHO Alert: World Health Organization reported a cluster of Andes hantavirus infections aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. Fatal Cases: The outbreak resulted in three deaths, six laboratory-confirmed cases, and two probable infections among passengers and crew. Public Concern: Renewed attention emerged due to …
Read MoreWHO Assesses Hantavirus Outbreak Risk on Cruise Ship Why in the News ? The World Health Organization has reported suspected human-to-human transmission of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship near Cape Verde, though it maintains that the overall public health risk remains low due to the disease’s typically limited transmission pattern. Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: …
Read MoreCRS Data Reveals Massive Undercount in Covid Deaths Why in the News ? Recently released CRS and SRS data for 2021 indicates a significant undercount of Covid-19 deaths in India. Over 21 lakh excess deaths were recorded, far exceeding the official Covid-19 death toll of 3.32 lakh, raising serious data concerns. Key Findings from New …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A new study shows that mpox clade Ia has evolved to transmit between humans, raising concerns over its spread and response to antiviral treatments and vaccines. Overview of Recent Study on Mpox Evolution: The WHO declared mpox a public health emergency in 2022-2023. Mpox has been a concern since the eradication …
Read MoreWhy in the news? WHO introduces the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ for airborne pathogens, addressing communication challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing global understanding. Definition of Airborne Pathogens: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ (IRPs) to describe pathogens transmitted through the air. This terminology aims to address the lack of …
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