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29.11.2023

Zimbabwe

Cholera

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Update – The outbreak of Cholera has spread all over Zimbabwe. The most affected areas being Harare and Manicaland. There is a risk of cross-border transmissions.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
22, November 2023

29.11.2023

United Kingdom

Measles

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Update – Measles outbreaks have been confirmed in Cardiff, Birmingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent and London. Most infections were in children, however, positive cases were also found in adults. Infection rates dropped dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however an increase in cases is now notable due to delays in routine childhood vaccinations.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
20, November 2023

29.11.2023

USA

Norovirus

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Update – Students of Northwestern University reported experiencing stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming food from the USD1- burrito event. Which took place on 18/11/2023. Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a USD1-burrito event for Northwestern University students. The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the outbreak source.
Currently, transmission appears to be sporadic.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
25, November 2023

29.11.2023

Thailand

Meningitis

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Update – At least 26 deaths have been reported.
Hundreds of Streptococcus suis infections have been reported in Thailand. This is due to either the consumption of raw pork or due to handling infected pigs. This infection can cause meningitis especially in those who have underlying immune deficiencies.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
24, November 2023

29.11.2023

Taiwan

Legionnaire’s Disease (Legionella)

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Update – For the first time in a decade, 4 newborns, 2 girls and 2 boys, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The babies displayed symptoms including pneumonia however they have all recovered. Traces of the disease were found on equipment that was tested in the hospitals were the babies have been born, however, it is still not confirmed that the infants caught the disease in the hospital as other children didn’t display the symptoms.
Currently, transmission appears to be sporadic.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
28, November 2023 334 4

29.11.2023

Somalia

Measles

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Update – Cases of Measles are being reported throughout the country, with the most affected regions being Banadir, Bay and Juba. Children under five years are the most affected by the illness.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
21, November 2023

29.11.2023

Syria

Leishmaniasis

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Update – Leishmania cases have been increasing in 2023 and have surpassed the numbers recorded last year. These numbers are attributed to the failure to a achieve environmental sanitation conditions in most of the areas where the disease spreads.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
28, November 2023 14642 1114

29.11.2023

Mexico

West Nile Virus

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Update – San Diego County public health officials reported the death of a resident who traveled to the Baja California region before becoming ill.
Currently, transmission appears to be sporadic.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
23, November 2023 3 1

29.11.2023

Romania

Measles

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Update – Increased Measles activity is reported in Romania, the most affected regions are Mure?, Cluj and Bra?ov.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
24, November 2023 >1000

29.11.2023

Palau

Dengue

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Update – Since September 2023, an increase in activity of dengue fever has been reported due to the rainfall season.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
21, November 2023

29.11.2023

Panama

Dengue

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Update – Several deaths have been reported.
Dengue activity is increasing. Areas that have been greatly affected are Panama, Bocas del Toro, Colon, Los Santos, Veraguas and West Panama provinces.
At least three of the four dengue virus types are circulating in the country this year, increasing the risk of reinfection and severe dengue.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
22, November 2023

29.11.2023

Jamaica

Dengue

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Update – Dengue activity this year is higher than that noted in the previous two years. Cases have been reported from all parishes. The highest numbers have been recorded in Kingston & St. Andrew. Type 2 dengue strain has been identified the most in this outbreak.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
21, November 2023

29.11.2023

Honduras

Dengue

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Update – Some deaths have been reported.
Dengue activity is increasing and cases are being reported from all areas. The most affected areas include Metropolitana del Distrito Central, Comayagua, Yoro, and Olancho. Children up to eleven years are the most affected age group.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
24, November 2023

29.11.2023

Germany

Meningitis

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New – An individual in Bavaria has reportedly been infected with Bornavirus (BoDV-1). The case is a resident of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district. Authorities are still working to identify the source of infection.
Currently, transmission appears to be sporadic.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
23, November 2023 1 1

29.11.2023

France

Dengue

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Update – Cases of dengue have been confirmed in rovence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, Occitanie, Auvergne Rhone-Alpes, Ile-de-France. The first locally acquired dengue case was confirmed in the Limeil-Brévannes. Of those 290 cases, 40 cases are locally aquired and the rest are recorded from return travellers.
This disease is being transmitted within the community.

Date Total number of cases Number of new cases
20, November 2023 >290

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