<p>A patient hospitalized with measles has died overnight in Lubbock, Texas, marking the first fatality in an outbreak that began in late January 2025 [1][8].</p><p>The death was confirmed by Texas Te...

Decatur County health officials told the County Council they are treating a community-wide rat infestation centered in Clarksburg as a public‑health emergency, outlined a multi-step eradication plan and said the county will likely need to fund much of the work rather than rely solely on property owners.

[Medicaid] All previously published expiration dates related to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) are once again extended by the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid). The new expiration date is the earlier of December 31, 2022, the conclusion of the COVID-19 national emergency, or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

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Heat waves are not included in the list of 12 centrally notified disasters eligible for National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) support, unlike cyclones, floods or droughts

Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been reported in the outbreak.

The ongoing monkeypox outbreak in Africa has caused 1,200 deaths and 62,000 cases in 2024, with a significant increase compared to last year.

AMR will address service complaints and hospital transport details at monthly meetings.

Emergency response identified 16 active TB cases and prevented potential outbreaks through treatment.

Philippines’ DOH urges declaring HIV a national emergency amid 500% surge in youth cases; daily new infections reach 57, highest in Western Pacific.