Iraq Battles Crimean-Congo Fever as Cases Surge Past 300 This Year
Iraq's health ministry has confirmed 313 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever with 24 deaths in 2026, marking a significant public health challenge for the Middle Eastern nation.
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Sixth Death Reported in New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
New York City has recorded its sixth death from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 90 confirmed cases and no new diagnoses since mid-July, officials announced.
Funeral Practices Driving Ebola Spread Across DRC as Death Toll Exceeds 800
A UN agency has flagged funeral customs in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a major factor accelerating Ebola transmission, with the outbreak killing over 800 people across five provinces in just two months.