Epidemiology
Health ministry confirms new hantavirus case among quarantined Spaniards
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Spain's Health Ministry confirmed on Monday a second positive hantavirus case among the 14 Spaniards evacuated from the Hondius cruise ship who are in quarantine at Madrid's Gómez Ulla hospital.
Colombia's Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 004 of 2026 to boost vaccination and surveillance amid rising measles cases in the Americas. The action addresses a global and regional uptick in the disease, posing an importation risk to the country. Four suspected cases are under investigation this week.
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Cuba has a favorable epidemiological situation in its fight against arboviruses, following a 21 percent decrease in reported febrile cases last week. This improvement highlights effective efforts to control vector-borne diseases such as dengue and zika. Health authorities emphasize the need for ongoing vigilance.