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Rabies

Yemen · Middle East

A medical expert is warning about the extreme danger of rabies, a nearly always fatal viral disease that is entirely preventable with prompt medical intervention. He advises that any bite or scratch from a stray animal should be treated as an emergency, requiring immediate washing and disinfection of the wound, followed by a visit to a health facility for preventative treatment. Bites from domestic animals also warrant medical consultation and monitoring of the animal. The expert stresses the importance of public awareness and rapid medical attention to prevent rabies.

CRIMEAN-CONGO HEMORRHAGIC FEVER

Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa

Health authorities have confirmed cases of hemorrhagic fever in children in the Nineveh province. The affected individuals are receiving medical treatment. Health and veterinary teams are actively monitoring livestock and slaughterhouses to prevent further spread of the disease.

Avian influenza

China · Asia

A new case of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection in a human was reported in the Western Pacific Region. The individual had contact with live poultry. This brings the total number of reported human infections with this virus in the region since 2015 to a certain amount.