Epidemia
CDMX confirms first measles death in 14-month-old baby
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Mexico City's Health Secretariat confirmed the death of a 14-month-old baby from measles, which occurred in December 2025 and was validated on February 10, 2026. This is the first death from the disease in the capital amid a national outbreak totaling 28 deaths. Authorities are intensifying vaccination campaigns to curb infections.
Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise liner started leaving the vessel in Tenerife on Sunday as health authorities tracked eight confirmed cases of the Andes virus linked to the outbreak.
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The World Health Organization has confirmed five cases and three deaths from hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, while stressing that the virus’s limited transmission route makes a wider outbreak unlikely.
The Western Cape Department of Health has reported an increase in measles cases across several communities. Declining childhood vaccination rates are blamed for the outbreaks. The department is ramping up immunisation efforts to curb the spread.
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A suspected viral haemorrhagic fever outbreak is underway in Ethiopia's South Ethiopia Region. Authorities are urged to replicate the country's effective COVID-19 response to manage the threat. Swift mobilization, transparent communication, and multisectoral coordination are highlighted as essential measures.
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Kasai region. The outbreak involves 28 suspected infections and 15 deaths as of the latest reports.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed its 16th Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths reported. The index case was a 34-year-old pregnant woman admitted to hospital last month. Health authorities are responding to contain the spread.