Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025
In this newscast, I report on the first locally-transmitted chikungunya case in the state of Florida in 2025 in Miami-Dade County.
24 Jan 5min
Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary
In this newscast, I look at Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) following a Facebook post I did about a outbreak among homeless people in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
12 Jan 11min
Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year
In this newscast, I report on the latest data on syphilis in Japan in 2025.
4 Jan 6min
Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025
In this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere.
3 Jan 5min
Chikungunya across the globe 2025
In this newscast, I look at the global chikungunya situation in 2025. I also discuss transmission, symptoms and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease.
1 Jan 17min
Chikungunya in Cuba
In this newscast, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Cuba.
28 Des 202517min
Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate
In this newscast, I look at the end of year Nipah virus situation in Bangladesh and the latest developments with the University of Oxford's Nipah virus vaccine candidate.
28 Des 20258min
Salmonella outbreak in the US, possibly linked to raw oysters
In this newscast, I look at the multistate salmonella outbreak possibly linked to raw oysters.
26 Des 20257min
