Tag: public health emergency
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Marburg Virus in Ethiopia 2025: Outbreak Analysis, Challenges, and Global Preparedness
In November 2025, Ethiopia faced a historic and urgent public health challenge: its first confirmed outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the southern Omo region, specifically in Jinka town. This event not only marked a significant milestone in the country’s epidemiological history but also raised pressing questions about regional preparedness, cross-border risks, and the…
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Rising Measles Cases in the United States
A Dangerous Resurgence Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, has roared back in 2025 with a vengeance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1,681 confirmed cases this year, a staggering increase from 285 in 2024. This marks the highest annual total since the early 1990s. The virus has…