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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 97

Fri, 04/23/2010 - 02:00
As of 18 April 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 17853 deaths.

Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 11

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health has reported two new confirmed human cases of A(H5N1) avian influenza infection on 6 and 9 April 2010. These cases were confirmed at the National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 96

Fri, 04/16/2010 - 02:00
As of 11 April 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 17798 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 95

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 02:00
As of 4 April 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 17700 deaths.

Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 34

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced a new human cases of A(H5N1) avian influenza infection.

Meningococcal disease in Chad

Thu, 04/01/2010 - 04:15
From 4 January to 28 March the Ministry of Health of Chad reported 1531 suspected cases of meningococcal disease including 151 deaths (case-fatality rate:10%). So far, seven districts have crossed the epidemic threshold (Bébidja, Bédjondo, Béré, Doba, Dono-Manga, Goundi and Laï) while three others crossed the alert threshold (Bénoye, Laokassi and Sarh).

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 94

Thu, 04/01/2010 - 02:00
As of 28 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 17483 deaths.

Rift Valley fever in South Africa

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 09:23
As of 27 March 2010, the Ministry of Health South Africa has reported 63 human cases infected with Rift Valley Fever (RVF), including two deaths in Free State, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces. Most of these cases reported direct contact with RVFV-infected livestock and or linked to farms with confirmed animal cases of RVF. The human cases are: farmers, veterinarians and farm workers. All cases were confirmed with RVF by test conducted at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Johannesburg, South Africa. (see link below)

Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 33

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced two new human cases of A(H5N1) avian influenza infection.

Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 10

Mon, 03/29/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health has reported a new confirmed case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. This case was confirmed at Pasteur Institute, Ho Chi Minh City.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 93

Fri, 03/26/2010 - 02:00
As of 21 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 16,931 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 92

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 02:00
As of 14 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16813 deaths.

Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 9

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health has reported a new confirmed case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. This case was confirmed at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE).

Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 32

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced two new cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 02:00
As of 7 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16713 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 90

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 02:00
As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.

Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 8

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 03:00
The Ministry of Health has reported three new confirmed cases of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, including one fatality. Two cases have been confirmed at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) and one case has been confirmed at the Pasteur Institute, Ho Chi Minh City.

Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 31

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 02:00
The Ministry of Health of Egypt has announced five new cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 89

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 02:00
As of 21 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16226 deaths.

Yellow fever in Cameroon

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 04:50
On 17 February 2010, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Cameroon reported three cases of Yellow Fever in Banjoun and Fantun districts of the country's Western Region.