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The case is linked to other cases in southwest Wisconsin, according to an Oct. 20 news release from the state health department ... Show more
Measles in Richland County as southwest Wisconsin outbreak keeps growing
Measles in Richland County as southwest Wisconsin outbreak keeps growing
Junior doctors at Calcutta Medical College have accused the state health department of ordering injured victims of the Chorbagan stampede to be shifted to a ... Show more
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Sexual assault claims at Duluth retirement home reveal regulatory ‘blind spot’: Two elderly residents of the independent living facility say that ...
startribune.com/sexual-assault-claims-at-duluth-retirement-home-reveal-regulatory-blind-spot/601885792
Pa. county reports first measles case while warning about possible exposure at popular store
pennlive.com/health/2026/10/pa-county-reports-first-measles-case-while-warning-about-possible-exposure-at-popular-store.html
Why SHA is shifting hospitals from portal to HMIS, Duale explains: Shift from SHA provider portal to Health Management Information System will reduce wait times ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001559265/why-sha-is-shifting-hospitals-from-portal-to-hmis-duale-explains
Student at central Pa. elementary school tests positive for measles : The district said it is working with the state Department of Health and will take any ...
pennlive.com/health/2026/10/student-at-central-pa-elementary-school-tests-positive-for-measles.html
Shift from SHA provider portal to Health Management Information System will reduce wait times and data entry duplication, Health Ministry clarifies amid public ... Show more
Flu season: Texas urges patients to vaccinate before cases rise: All patients six months and older should get a flu shot as soon as possible ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/flu-shots-vaccine-22457936.php
SHA to terminate contracts of hospitals that miss HMIS shift deadline: Getting a certification will incur new costs, and each facility will have different ...
nation.africa/kenya/health/sha-to-terminate-contracts-of-hospitals-that-miss-hmis-shift-deadline-5620870
SHA gives counties 30 days to secure health facility contracts: MOH, CoG and SHA agree on county facility contracts, 90-day payment for clean claims and a 30-day ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001559453/sha-gives-counties-30-days-to-secure-health-facility-contracts
Healthcare facilities get 14 days to renew SHA contracts or risk losing patients: SHA extends hospital contracting deadline by 14 days to October 14; says no ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001559122/healthcare-facilities-get-14-days-to-renew-sha-contracts-or-risk-losing-patients
Health care providers have until September 30 to renew SHA contracts: The authority said existing contracts would expire at 11.59 pm on September 30, 2026.
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001558860/health-care-providers-have-until-september-30-to-renew-sha-contracts
Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials
abcnews.com/Health/pennsylvania-surpasses-900-measles-cases-13-new-confirmed/story
Man dies of rabies in Kedah's first human case since 1998: ALOR SETAR: A 31-year-old man who died on Sunday (Sept 27) after being bitten by a stray dog in August ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/27/man-dies-of-rabies-in-kedah039s-first-human-case-since-1998
Fifth Pennsylvania resident dies after contracting measles
post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/09/30/measles-death-lancaster-pa/stories/202609300055
Paid articlePaywall Measles cases in Pa. surpass 800 as outbreak continues to surge
post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/09/23/measles-cases-pa/stories/202609230058
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Inside the ultra-luxury sober living home where Presley Gerber died of suspected overdose
mercurynews.com/2026/09/26/inside-the-ultra-luxury-sober-living-home-where-presley-gerber-died-of-suspected-overdose/
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will rescind Pa. disease-tracking proposal that reignited pandemic-era out
pennlive.com/politics/2026/09/gov-josh-shapiros-administration-will-rescind-pa-disease-tracking-proposal-that-reignited-pandemic-era-outrage.html
Wisconsin reports 21 more measles cases, as outbreak continues to grow: In Wisconsin, five people have been hospitalized this year. The state's measles outbreak ...
eu.jsonline.com/story/news/health/2026/09/25/with-21-more-measles-cases-wisconsin-now-approaching-200-for-2026/91941999007/
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will rescind disease-tracking regulations that reignited pandemic-era outrage
inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/shapiro-vaccine-policy-pennsylvania-rescind-health-20260925.html
Unvaccinated teenager becomes fourth measles-related death in Pennsylvania: None of the four individuals were vaccinated, according to the state health ...
the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/measles-death-pennsylvania-not-vaccinated-b3050835.html
Why haven’t state officials revealed more about Pennsylvania’s measles deaths?: Pennsylvania’s health department has cited state privacy laws that they say ...
inquirer.com/health/measles-outbreak-pennsylvania-communication-public-health-privacy-20260921.html
SHA, hospitals meet over new contract row: The Social Health Authority (SHA) is set to meet with private and faith-based hospitals to reach a consensus on a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558254/sha-hospitals-meet-over-new-contract-row
Pennsylvania teen dies from measles complications, health officials report: An 18-year-old with measles died from a rare and severe neurological condition that ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pennsylvania-teen-dies-measles-complications-coroner-cdc-2026-rcna597980
Key FactsCoroner Confirms First Measles-Related Death in Jefferson County
Sep 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- The coroner’s office confirmed the county’s first measles-related death on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
- Pennsylvania health officials had previously reported two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County.
- Out of respect for the family’s and deceased woman’s privacy, the coroner’s office released no additional information.
- Last week, Pennsylvania reported 676 cases across 37 counties; more than 3,200 U.S. cases were reported in 2026, the highest in decades.
This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease.— Greg Furlong, Jefferson County Coroner; comment on the death of a woman due to measles-related complications
Another Pennsylvanian has died from measles-related complications, officials say
post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/09/13/measles-death-pennsylvania-jefferson-county/stories/202609130089
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Nebraska defends disability assessment tool as state lawmaker, advocates push change
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_d533c1c9-499a-4114-be35-b4064e2c4aeb.html
Of new contracts and payment terms; inside SHA-hospitals clash: Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the contracts drafted by the SHA ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001558059/of-new-contracts-and-payment-terms-inside-sha-hospitals-clash
Sign or else...: Healthcare providers given 12 accept new SHA contracts: Healthcare providers have 12 days to transition to SHA’s new 2026–2029 contracting ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558144/sign-or-else-healthcare-providers-given-12-accept-new-sha-contracts
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Colorado is seeing a COVID bump. Should you get the booster now?: Colorado is seeing either a later-than-usual COVID-19 bump or an earlier-than-expected start to ...
denverpost.com/2026/09/05/colorado-covid-vaccine-flu-rsv/
Abhijeet Dipke 'resigns as MP CM' after Balaghat heckling, sparks row over 'misuse of letterhead' | India News
hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjp-abhijeet-dipke-says-i-resign-as-mp-cm-takes-dig-at-state-govt-day-after-balaghat-heckling-101789274706034.html
More than 200,000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines
texastribune.org/2026/09/10/texas-medicaid-snap-food-stamps-approval-delay/
Four baby goats at mobile petting zoo in North Carolina test positive for rabies: Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/four-baby-goats-mobile-petting-zoo-north-carolina-test-positive-rabies-rcna594981
CDC warns of a summer spike in rabies exposures: A spike in exposures to rabies across the U.S. this summer has prompted the CDC to issue a health alert.
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rabies-exposure-cdc-warns-summer-spike-rcna597084
Nearly 300 people exposed to goats with rabies at mobile petting zoo: Local health departments in North Carolina have evaluated hundreds of people for rabies ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/04/health/rabies-exposure-goats-petting-zoo
Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs: State officials are scrambling to find funding to cushion the blow on Marylanders’ ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/09/12/officials-advocates-seek-funds-to-soften-blow-of-rising-healthcare-costs/
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania, marking state's first deaths in 35 years
abcnews.com/Health/2-people-die-measles-pennsylvania/story
Key FactsPennsylvania Reports Two Measles Deaths
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health said on August 25 that the two people who died were unvaccinated and lived in Lancaster County; no further details were released.
- State health officials said the deaths were Pennsylvania’s first measles-associated fatalities in 35 years.
- More than 2,700 measles cases have been reported in the United States this year, the highest total since the disease was eliminated in 2000, and the past two years saw more cases than 2000 through 2024 combined.
- MMR vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners was 92.4% nationally in 2025–2026, about 93% in Pennsylvania and below 88% in Lancaster County, while coverage above 95% is considered ideal.
Together, there could be a possibility they're quite lethal, Trump said of the combined shot, which has been in use for more than 50 years and has a strong safety and efficacy record.— Trump said this about the combined MMR vaccine, in the context of his executive order to split the vaccine into three separate shots.
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths: It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/measles-killed-6-week-old-baby-coroner-confirms-after-rfk-jr-disputed-deaths/
Florida may become the first state in the nation to remove some vaccination requirements for children to attend school, which has alarmed doctors and many ... Show more
Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection: An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died after contracting a rare, fatal brain-eating amoeba from ...
nytimes.com/2026/08/24/us/louisiana-child-dead-brain-eating-amoeba.html
Paid articlePaywall Colorado seeks more regulation of Suncor refinery to reduce harmful pollution: Colorado's regulators who monitor and enforce air pollution regulations are ...
denverpost.com/2026/08/29/suncor-refinery-commerce-city-regulations/
38 counties owe Health Ministry Sh418 million in SHA contributions and Sh 13.6m in penalties; CS Duale says only nine counties meet remittance deadlines.
Florida may become the first state in the nation to remove some vaccination requirements for children to attend school, which has alarmed doctors and many ... Show more
Infant in Pennsylvania is one of two people reported to die of measles this week: The deaths were the first associated with measles in the state in 35 years.
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/infant-pennsylvania-measles-death-rcna594603
Pennsylvania’s Public-Health Officials May Be Wrong About a Measles Death: The consequences would be awful.
theatlantic.com/health/2026/08/pennsylvania-measles-death-shapiro-rfk/688437/
Colorado sues Geo Group to force compliance with tuberculosis investigation at ICE detention center
denverpost.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-geo-group-tuberculosis-aurora-detention-center/
Yale Says A Federal Cannabis Tax Could Raise $57.9 Billion Over 10 Years, Or $111.3 Billion If Every State Legalizes. There’s A Catch
forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2026/08/19/yale-says-a-federal-cannabis-tax-could-raise-579-billion-over-10-years-or-1113-billion-if-every-state-legalizes-theres-a-catch/
Pa. county reveals first measles case as state number grows: There have been at least 340 measles cases in the state this year, according to the Pa ...
pennlive.com/health/2026/08/pa-county-reveals-first-measles-case-as-state-number-grows.html
107,800 Community Health Promoters and their families to be enrolled under SHA by Monday next week, President Ruto says.
Counties defend SHA highlight health gains: The Council of Governors (CoG) has defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying the new health financing system ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001555589/counties-defend-sha-highlight-health-gains
Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rise 11% in a week to nearly 14,000: Michigan on Thursday reported 13,909 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis ...
ctvnews.ca/health/article/michigan-cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-11-in-a-week-to-nearly-14000/
More than 500 cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Oklahoma this year, officials report
eu.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2026/08/11/cyclosporiasis-cases-confirmed-in-oklahoma/91257657007/
SHA begins verification of Sh10m-plus NHIF legacy claims: SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001555245/sha-begins-verification-of-sh10m-plus-nhif-legacy-claims
Three cases of rare tick-borne disease ‘rabbit fever’ suspected in New York: The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York said that it’s seen three ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/08/03/health/rabbit-fever-tularemia-new-york
Cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected about 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan and killed two
ctvnews.ca/world/article/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-has-affected-about-1-in-every-1000-people-in-michigan-and-killed-two/
Michigan reports first U.S. deaths from multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak: The two individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been ...
globalnews.ca/news/12007509/cyclospora-outbreak-us-cyclosporiasis-deaths-michigan/
Key FactsMichigan Reports Two Deaths Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Michigan’s health department said two people had died, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the illness.
- The department reported 11,234 outbreak-linked cases on Monday, 461 more than on Friday, along with 193 hospitalizations.
- An FDA investigation linked the outbreak, which has spread to nine states, to iceberg lettuce from privately held Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico, while other sources remain under review.
- The CDC had recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide by July 28 and more than 11,500 additional suspected cases, while states may also report probable infections.
This development highlights the importance of identifying the source of the outbreak and preventing additional illnesses.— Wade Syers, food safety specialist at Michigan State University Extension.
The state health department is suggesting babies receive an early "dose zero" of the measles vaccine because of the number of cases ... Show more
This disease was eradicated in the U.S. 26 years ago. Pa. saw 31 cases last week
This disease was eradicated in the U.S. 26 years ago. Pa. saw 31 cases last week
Four people killed, more than 250 injured in 3 Free State bus crashes: Four people have been killed and more than 250 injured in three separate bus crashes in ...
news24.com/southafrica/news/four-people-killed-more-than-250-injured-in-3-free-state-bus-crashes-20260801-0695
Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts: Two weeks before the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its ...
ctvnews.ca/health/article/michigan-battles-massive-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-as-state-reels-from-trump-cuts/
Eleven killed, including five children, as bus overturns on Free State N1: A bus carrying approximately 60 passengers overturned on the N1 between Trompsburg and ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-07-31-breaking-eleven-killed-including-five-children-as-bus-overturns-on-free-state-n1/
President William Ruto launches the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre (NADC) at the Social Health Authority (SHA) Headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi ... Show more
SHA warns hospitals against denying patients emergency care: Hospitals contracted by the Social Health Authority risk losing their accreditation if they deny or ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001554436/sha-warns-hospitals-against-denying-patients-emergency-care
Andy Beshear Set Out to Make Drug Treatment Widely Available in Kentucky. Fraud and Abuse Followed.
propublica.org/article/andy-beshear-kentucky-opioid-drug-crisis-medicaid-spending-fraud
Arizona health officials confirmed the state's first-ever case of a more lethal strain of monkeypox. Here's what to know ... Show more
Arizona confirms first case of deadlier mpox strain
Arizona confirms first case of deadlier mpox strain
Three cases of rare tick-borne disease ‘rabbit fever’ suspected in New York: The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York said Monday that it’s seen three ...
ctvnews.ca/health/article/three-cases-of-rare-tick-borne-disease-rabbit-fever-suspected-in-new-york/
Here’s Where Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks Have Been Reported in the U.S.: Michigan officials report over 11,500 cases and two deaths in individuals who ‘had ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/severe-stomach-illness-cases-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-where-cyclosporiasis-outbreaks-have-been-reported
Andy Beshear set out to make drug treatment widely available in Kentucky. Fraud and abuse followed
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article316684457.html
N.J. sees largest drop in death rate in the U.S.: The state's death rate has fallen 8.3% since 2015.
inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/nj-death-rate-drops-20260727.html
Cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected about 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan: About 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan has had cyclosporiasis over the past ...
newschannel5.com/health/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-has-affected-about-1-in-every-1-000-people-in-michigan
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed dozens of cases of the parasite-induced illness causing "explosive diarrhea," cyclosporiasis ... Show more
The Star-Ledger Jul 15
Cluster of 4 states likely linked in cyclosporiasis outbreak, CDC says: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak ...
nj.com/news/2026/07/cluster-of-4-states-likely-linked-in-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-cdc-says.html
Key FactsCyclosporiasis Cases Surge in Michigan, Ohio States
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Michigan reported nearly 700 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as of July 6, predominantly in the southeastern region including Wayne County.
- Ohio recorded 177 cases across 43 counties by early July, with most infections emerging after June 20.
- The outbreak is suspected to stem from contaminated fresh produce, though the specific source remains unidentified.
- Treatment involves a 10-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and prevention focuses on washing produce thoroughly before consumption.
"There is a significant lag time between exposure to contaminated produce or contaminated materials and development of symptoms," she told ABC News. "So it can take a week, sometimes even two weeks between exposure and development of symptoms."— Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, infectious disease physician, epidemiologist and the chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, told ABC News.
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record in 2026 at more than 2,300 confirmed cases: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-cases-cdc-35-year-high-2026-rcna349767
OpinionSHA transparency vital: There is a need for full disclosure in contracts entered by SHA and other public entities.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/editorials/sha-transparency-vital-5533868
