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CDC to deploy additional support to Pennsylvania to probe measles outbreak

CDC to deploy additional support to Pennsylvania to probe measles outbreak

Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US CDC said on Tuesday it would deploy additional support to Pennsylvania to help investigate the ongoing measles outbreak, as the state formally requested federal assistance through the agency's Epi-Aid emergency response program.

Athletics-Feysa holds off Lokedi to win Chicago Marathon, Kipruto triumphs in men's race

Athletics-Feysa holds off Lokedi to win Chicago Marathon, Kipruto triumphs in men's race

Oct 11 (Reuters) - Ethiopian Hawi Feysa retained her Chicago Marathon crown in a heavyweight clash with Kenya's Sharon Lokedi on Sunday, breaking the tape in two hours, 13 minutes and 33 seconds, while Kenya's Amos Kipruto dominated the men's race in 2:01:09.

Pennsylvania reports sixth death of year in disease outbreak

Pennsylvania reports sixth death of year in disease outbreak

Pennsylvania reported its sixth measles-associated death this year after a 39-year-old woman with a recent measles diagnosis died in Franklin County.

Pennsylvania coroner reports measles death, toll rises to six

Pennsylvania coroner reports measles death, toll rises to six

Oct 12 (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's Franklin County coroner on Monday reported a measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman with several health conditions, the state's sixth death linked to the disease.

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Formula 1 has confirmed Rwanda will host a race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years

Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says

Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says

Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has launched a harsh crackdown on LGBTQ+ people, leading to arrests and rights violations

Dengue Fever Cases Rise in Orlando Area, Prompting Aerial Spraying Plans

Dengue Fever Cases Rise in Orlando Area, Prompting Aerial Spraying Plans

Two additional locally acquired cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Orange County, Florida, bringing the total to five cases within the county. According to the Florida Department of Health, both new cases are located in the Apopka area, where two previous cases were also reported. Another case was identified in Pine Hills. Orange County Mosquito Control officials believe that dengue fever is actively spreading in the Apopka region. In response to this escalating situation, the county is preparing to implement aerial spraying measures, supplementing the ongoing ground-level efforts to control mosquito populations and prevent further transmission of the virus.

Cholera: Understanding the Highly Infectious Disease and Its Transmission

Cholera: Understanding the Highly Infectious Disease and Its Transmission

Cholera is an acute and highly infectious intestinal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. This bacterium is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, with raw seafood being a common vector. The incubation period for cholera can range from a few hours to five days, though it typically manifests within one to two days after exposure. Many individuals who contract cholera may become asymptomatic carriers for a period of 7 to 14 days. The most severe symptom, intense diarrhea, usually occurs within the first two days of the illness and generally subsides within a week. Individuals with blood group O are identified as being at a higher risk for developing severe forms of the disease. The provided information focuses on the general characteristics and transmission of cholera, without detailing specific recent outbreaks or statistical data.

Our Russian plague fears are fueled by the same old unknowns | Opinion

Our Russian plague fears are fueled by the same old unknowns | Opinion

Did Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova die of pneumonic plague? Once again, we are in the dark – and it is that lack of knowing that scares us.

Uganda Considers Five-Year Russian Language Training Deal Amid Deepening Military Ties

Uganda Considers Five-Year Russian Language Training Deal Amid Deepening Military Ties

Uganda is considering a five-year agreement to continue Russian-language training for its military personnel, a proposal presented by Major General Sergei Marchuk, head of Russian military experts in Uganda. The proposal was made during a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House in Entebbe on October 9. The arrangement would extend an existing training program, with classes proposed to resume from December 1, 2026, involving five instructors. President Museveni welcomed the proposal and expressed gratitude for Russia's military assistance, describing the relationship as historic, dating back to the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Marchuk also reported that Russian-supported military infrastructure projects promised earlier, including an arms and military equipment park at Magamaga, a watercraft maintenance center in Entebbe, and facilities for rapid-response units, have been completed. Russia has also provided a floating berth and technical equipment for marine security operations at Port Alice, Ka...