The World Health Organization (WHO) published External Situation Report #3 on June 1, 2023, confirming that cholera outbreaks are ongoing in 24 countries.
Since April 2023, further cholera spread has continued to be reported in the Horn of Africa, especially around the Mandera triangle, where the borders of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia meet.
Cholera Outbreaks Confirmed in 24 Countries
Over 4 Billion Airline Passengers Expected to Fly in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced an expected strengthening of the airline industry in its outlook for 2023.
Published on June 5, 2023, these highlights include but are not limited to, some 4.35 billion people are expected to travel in 2023.
And total revenues are expected to grow 9.7% year over year to $803 billion, the highest amount since 2019 ($838 billion).
Polio Vaccinations for 21 Million Children
Africa's most extensive polio vaccination campaign since 2020, launched in May 2023 to immunize 21 million children under five.
Vaccinations began in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger before being extended to the Central African Republic in response to 14 detections of type-2 poliovirus in 2023.
The multi-country initiative is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and comprises synchronized vaccinations and joint plans in border communities to halt polio transmission.
Hajj Pilgrims are Well-Vaccinated
With the pandemic ending, this year's Hajj may draw millions of visitors to the Kingdom of Saudi Ariba. This will be the first year since the pandemic's onset in which the maximum number of Muslims are permitted to participate in the annual pilgrimage.
And various countries, including India, are rolling out special vaccination drives to keep pilgrims safe from disease during their travels.
Marburg Outbreak Terminated in Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania today declared the end of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak after two months. This was the country’s first MVD outbreak of the disease.
As of June 2, 2023, nine cases and six related fatalities were recorded in the outbreak declared on March 21, 2023.
The last confirmed case tested negative for the second test of MVD was on April 19, 2023, setting off the 42-day mandatory countdown to declare the end of the outbreak.
Twelve Symptoms Contribute to Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
Symptom-based postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 definition includes postexertional malaise, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, GI symptoms
Biden Set to Name New CDC Director
Former North Carolina Health Secretary Mandy Cohen is the likely pick