On Dec. 16, WHO was notified of a confirmed human case of influenza A(H3N2) variant virus in Canada. The case developed respiratory infection symptoms on Oct. 24, was hospitalized on Nov. 8 with the diagnosis...

In a follow-up on the 17th imported human H7N9 avian influenza case in Hong Kong, and the first of this winter, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported the patient died on Christmas. The 75-year-old...

On Dec 26, 2016 the State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed a positive PCR tests of nasal swabs and blood for the EHV-1 neurotropic strain in a 2-year old Thoroughbred gelding at the New Orleans Fairgrounds...

In 2015, Thailand health officials saw 142,925 reported dengue fever cases, with 141 fatalities. This included the death of Thai actor, Thrisadee “Por” Sahawong. Health officials at the time predicted...

The Health Surveillance Coordination (CVS) of Amapá and the Municipal Health Secretariat (Semsa) are investigating a Chagas disease outbreak that has affected at least ten people in the Rural Zone of...

On December 23, one premise in Escambia County, Florida was placed under quarantine for strangles, according to a recent Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) alert. Per the owner, the horse was...

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa released the following news release on Friday (computer translated) concerning Angola officially declaring the end of yellow fever epidemic: Angolan...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in a food handler working at an Edmonton Second Cup located at 8902 149 St. Patrons who consumed food or drink from this location on December...

Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC, of Spartanburg, S.C.,  is recalling approximately 7,629 pounds of pork skin products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food...

Kansas City health officials have reported on a confirmed mumps case and is offering advice to the public on what to look for and prevention. Mumps has been reported throughout Missouri with the most publicized...