Tag: infectious diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to conduct a tabletop simulation exercise in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on natural disasters coupled ...

Cambodia has confirmed its third fatal case of human H5N1 avian influenza this year, raising concerns over the virus's spread. ...

Over 800 dengue cases have been reported across 57 districts in Nepal since January, raising concerns among health officials. Authorities ...

US funding cuts are jeopardizing HIV programs in Lao PDR, potentially reversing decades of progress. UNAIDS warns that reduced resources ...

Nepal has postponed its malaria elimination deadline to 2030, as authorities focus on strengthening health infrastructure and response strategies. The ...

Kyrgyzstan has reported a troubling surge in measles cases, with 5,168 infections documented, according to the AKIpress News Agency. Health ...

Recent cuts to USAID funding are significantly impacting Indonesia's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. With reduced resources, health officials fear a ...

On World TB Day 2025, Saima Wazed commended the progress in South East Asia's fight against tuberculosis. She urged collaborative ...

Central Asian states are grappling with rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory pathogen that poses significant health risks. ...

The Negros Island Region of the Philippines has reported three fatalities linked to typhoid fever, raising concerns about public health ...

Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) projects that the ongoing flu epidemic will subside by late March. Health officials urge ...

Thailand has confirmed its first mpox case identified as clade 1b, marking the second instance of this strain outside Africa. ...

Freed from a US prison, prominent immunologist Dr. Xiang Zhang has returned to China to resume his research. His work, ...

In Lao PDR, the World Health Organization is pioneering the integration of climate and health data to predict disease outbreaks. ...

The WHO Western Pacific Region has released its Dengue Situation Update Number 718, dated March 6, 2025. The report highlights ...

The Government of Laos, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched a campaign to combat measles and rubella. ...

The World Health Organization is spearheading data-driven initiatives in Lao PDR to enhance rabies control and protection efforts. By leveraging ...

Cambodia has reported a fatal H5N1 avian influenza infection in a toddler, raising public health concerns. The case marks a ...

In Kazakhstan, one mother’s battle with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) showcases resilience and hope. With the support of Partners in Health, ...

Flu infections in Thailand have surpassed 100,000 cases, with recent reports confirming nine fatalities linked to the outbreak. Health officials ...