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Outbreaks, advisories, and public-health updates from the CDC, WHO, and NLM.

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Preparing for Wildfires

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fire Safety , Wildfires

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jul 30, 2026

Zika Cases in the United States

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Zika Virus

CDC Travel Notices · Jul 30, 2026

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka

CDC Travel Notices · Jul 30, 2026

Level 2 - Chikungunya in Costa Rica

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.

JAMA Network Open · Jul 30, 2026

Geographic Variation in Measles Vaccine Coverage in School-Aged Children

This cohort study assesses the variation in measles-containing vaccine coverage at the county census tract level among children aged 7 years in Northern California.

CDC MMWR · Jul 28, 2026

Surveillance Summaries: Active Surveillance for Invasive Mold Disease - Four Hospitals, Atlanta, Georgia, 2020-2024

This report describes 968 potential cases of invasive mold disease across four Georgia hospitals.

BMJ Open · Jul 28, 2026

Clinical benefit, price and epidemiology of orphan drugs approved in China: a cross-sectional analysis of orphan drug policy (ODP) in China

Objectives To evaluate the regulatory approval, epidemiology, clinical benefits and pricing of orphan drugs approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China. Design Cross-sectional analysis. Study sample Orphan drugs approved by the NMPA for rare disease indications between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2022. Outcome measures The outcomes included regulatory approval lag time, National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) coverage, monthly treatment costs, clinical benefit (SMR, Service Médical Rendu) and additional therapeutic value (ASMR, Amélioration du Service Médical…

KFF Health News · Jul 28, 2026

Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead

The recent outbreak of a foodborne parasite sickened thousands and hospitalized hundreds across the U.S. before federal investigators identified the suspected source. Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.

CDC Emerging Infections · Jul 28, 2026

Seroprevalence of Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Domestic Cats at Epicenter of Dairy Cattle Outbreaks, California, USA, 2024–2026

I. G. Bemis et al.

WHO · Jul 27, 2026

WHO: Integration, innovation and community leadership key to ending HIV, hepatitis and STIs

The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a new report assessing progress in implementing the Global Health Sector Strategies (GHSS) on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for 2022–2030. Released during the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) and ahead of World Hepatitis Day (28 July), the report highlights significant achievements and persistent challenges in the global response to these epidemics.

CDC Emerging Infections · Jul 27, 2026

A Multi-Partner Effort to Launch and Sustain Wastewater Surveillance, United States

J. Yoder et al.

CDC Emerging Infections · Jul 27, 2026