Tag: Outbreak Investigation
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Science History: Patient Zero and the SARS Outbreak That Shaped Modern Epidemiology
Introduction: A Quiet Outbreak That Began a Global Effort In late 2002 and into 2003, health authorities faced a mystery that would soon redefine how the world detects and responds to emerging infectious diseases. What began as two cases of an “atypical pneumonia” in Guangdong province, China, escalated into a worldwide health alert. The search…
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Science History: Patient Zero and the SARS Outbreak—The Older Cousin of COVID
Introduction: A Disease with a Cautionary Tale In late 2002 and early 2003, the world stood at the edge of a new era in infectious disease. A mysterious form of pneumonia, later identified as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), surfaced in Guangdong province, China, quickly spreading through hospitals and travel networks. Scientists soon learned that…
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Ethiopia Probes Eight Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Cases in South Region
Overview of the Situation Ethiopia is pursuing a rapid investigation after eight suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) were reported in the South Ethiopia Region. Health authorities have activated enhanced surveillance, mobilized resources, and coordinated with international partners to determine whether these cases are linked to known VHFs such as Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, or…
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It’s not case closed: Search for blastomycosis answers continues in northern Ontario First Nation
Four years after a deadly blastomycosis outbreak Four years after an outbreak of blastomycosis claimed five lives in Constance Lake First Nation near Hearst, the community and its supporters say the search for answers is far from over. A coroner’s jury heard testimony that residents continue to live under a persistent threat from a fungal…
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Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges: Highlights from National Infection Control Week 2025
National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps in Care National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who bridge the gap between policy and practice to keep patients, staff, and visitors safe. Across Manitoba, Winnipeg, and the broader Prairies, infection control practitioners (ICPs) and their teams are turning knowledge into action—continuously…
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National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges in Health Care
National Infection Control Week 2025: A Time to Celebrate IPC Leaders and Frontline Heroes National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who safeguard patients, residents, and visitors from preventable infections. Across hospitals and long‑term care facilities, infection prevention and control (IPC) teams work tirelessly to translate science into practice, close…