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CDC denies approval for high-volume measles test, citing ‘other priorities’: California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii health officials ask CDC ‘prioritizing ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/22/cdc-measles-test-denied

The Most Basic Step of the Ebola Response Is Falling Short
theatlantic.com/health/2026/08/ebola-testing/688215/
What is rabbit fever? Disease you can catch mowing your lawn has infected 3 on Long Island
nypost.com/health/what-is-rabbit-fever-tularemia/

Cyclospora outbreaks are hard to trace. Here’s why: Last week, the CDC urged doctors to consider testing for cyclospora, which would ensure that more people get ...
dailyprogress.com/news/nation-world/article_d5bc432e-00e7-5529-bbd0-d0d134e2f6b3.html

Singapore contributes $2.5m to support Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-contributes-2-5m-to-support-ebola-outbreak-response-in-congo-and-uganda
Ebola testing has improved in DRC but still isn't nearly enough: The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola with two facilities operating in or near the ...
npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5853489/ebola-testing-democratic-republic-congo

Possible hantavirus case in San Quentin prison was false positive: A reported possible case of hantavirus in an inmate at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-12/possible-hantavirus-case-san-quentin

Hantavirus outbreak isn't another Covid pandemic – but experts say it's testing U.S. readiness
cnbc.com/2026/05/14/hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak-where-is-it-what-to-know.html

CDC stops testing for rabies, pox viruses: When medical misinformation wins, testing an antidepressant for meth use, and other health news
statnews.com/2026/04/02/health-news-cdc-stops-testing-for-pox-rabies/

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
edition.cnn.com/2026/04/02/health/cdc-lab-testing-downsizing

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses: The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments ...
nytimes.com/2026/04/01/health/cdc-rabies-mpox-tests-paused.html

Wastewater testing helps public health officials detect measles early: Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater ...
apnews.com/article/measles-wastewater-polio-bird-flu-surveillance-5e7eb60708fd1844fee30a47170e19d4
COVID cases are rising. What to know: What officials and doctors say about protecting yourself from COVID-19.
eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/09/17/with-rising-covid-cases-heres-the-latest-on-vaccines-testing/86166904007/

This virus seems like it's no longer a problem. It's still a threat: A year ago, on Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health ...
npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/08/14/g-s1-82460/mpox-virus-emergency

With a new COVID variant on the rise, which US states have the most cases?: As variant XFG gains ground in the U.S., here's what cases looked like nationwide in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/08/11/covid-variants-testing-deaths-map-august-2025/85616250007/

Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Florida high school: Officials: It's unclear if the patient is a student, faculty member or staff member.
abcnews.go.com/Health/case-tuberculosis-confirmed-florida-high-school-officials/story

WHO Director-General's remarks at the 74th session of the Regional Committee for Africa – 28 August 2024
who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-74th-session-of-the-regional-committee-for-africa---28-august-2024

Key FactsNigeria Receives Africa's First Mpox Vaccines
Aug 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a mpox vaccine, becoming the first African country to do so amid the ongoing outbreak.
- The vaccines, donated by the US, come as Nigeria reports 40 confirmed cases of mpox, with estimates suggesting the real number could exceed 700.
- The Africa CDC estimates a need for 10 million doses across the continent, with DR Congo facing the most significant challenges from the virus.
- Critics have highlighted the slow vaccine distribution, citing the WHO's overly cautious regulatory processes that must be reevaluated in emergencies.
Africa CDC writes African health ministers over rising Mpox cases: The Africa CDC told African health ministers that laboratory tests alone cannot sufficiently ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/727524-africa-cdc-writes-african-health-ministers-over-rising-mpox-cases.html

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