Tag: health surveillance
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New Waterloo Model Uses Social Media Patterns to Predict Disease Outbreaks
New Waterloo Model Leverages Social Media Signals to Forecast Disease Outbreaks In an era where misinformation can spread as quickly as pathogens, a new approach from researchers at the University of Waterloo is turning social media chatter into a predictor for disease outbreaks. The model analyzes patterns in public posts, searches, and online discussions to…
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GMA Urges Stronger, Sustained Action Against Galamsey Threat
GMA Calls for Intensified and Sustained Action Against Galamsey The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is stepping up its push for more rigorous, long-term measures to combat illegal mining, or galamsey, amid rising concerns about its toll on the environment and public health. In a communique released at the conclusion of its 67th Annual General Conference,…
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Yellow fever and dengue surge in South America as climate crisis fuels health issues
Rising threats: Yellow fever and dengue climb in South America Across South America, health officials are grappling with an alarming uptick in yellow fever and dengue cases. The surge is increasingly tied to the climate crisis, which is expanding the habitats of the mosquitoes that spread these diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and…
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Ontario measles outbreak ends as public health declares victory after nearly a year
Ontario declares end to nearly year-long measles outbreak The Public Health Ontario epidemiology report confirms that the measles outbreak that began nearly a year ago in the province has officially ended. Using national guidance, officials determined the outbreak concluded 46 days after the onset of the rash in the last recorded case. How the outbreak…
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Chikungunya Risk in India: 50 Lakh at Long-Term Threat
India Faces a Growing Long-Term Chikungunya Threat A new global study identifies India as the country most likely to bear the prolonged impact of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that has surged in recent years. The findings suggest that more than five million people in India could be at risk of infection each year, underscoring a…
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Vienna Launches Reference Center for Respiratory Viruses to Strengthen Surveillance
Vienna Opens Reference Center for Respiratory Viruses As of October 1, 2025, the Reference Center for Respiratory Viruses at the Medical University of Vienna (MU Vienna), Center for Virology, officially began operations. Commissioned by the Austrian Ministry of Health, the new facility is designed to monitor seasonal respiratory illnesses such as influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.…