High-risk foods include deli meat, soft cheeses and cold-smoked fish — really, anything that can sit in a refrigerator for a long time and is eaten without further cooking. Cholera is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare and deadly condition. The 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was the largest in history and the first-ever epidemic, affecting multiple countries, including some cases in the US in travelers. Utilizamos cookies, próprios e de terceiros, que o reconhecem e identificam como um usuário único, para garantir a melhor experiência de navegação, personalizar conteúdo e anúncios, e melhorar o desempenho do nosso site e serviços. There is no cure or vaccine, but supportive care can improve the chances of survival. Enhanced surveillance in the country will continue, as well as … The overall fatality rate is about 1%, but for severe cases it's about 15% and pregnant women are at highest risk. Hepatitis A Hit the United States. Historically, outbreaks of Chikungunya have occurred in Africa and Asia, but since 2014 there have been major outbreaks in the Americas (including the US) — and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that there were about 349,936 suspected cases in 2016. CDC at Work: On 6 October, 2017, an outbreak of cholera was declared in Zambia. In May, the Ministry of Health in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) confirmed a dengue outbreak in the capital of Abidjan which included 623 cases and two deaths. Outbreaks of infectious diarrhoeal diseases in Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia are devastating communities already suffering from conflict, drought, and potential famine, global health officials have warned. Outbreaks were of 18–14 542 cases in 113 districts (median 3 districts/outbreak). Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is caused by a virus spread through blood and bodily fluids from infected humans or animals. The source of the outbreak at the Enterprise Foods facility was only discovered after nine five-year-old children from Soweto were brought to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in mid-January 2018. Travelers can protect themselves from dengue by taking the same precautions as they would for any mosquito-borne disease. [1] A report from the National Department of Health in July 2018 stated there had been 1,060 laboratory-confirmed cases of listeriosis, and 216 deaths. Each claimant might be eligible to seek between R100,000 and R2,000,000 in compensation for their losses due to the outbreak. In rare cases, dengue can turn into a serious and fatal condition called dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Symptoms of listeri… A new polio outbreak in Sudan has been linked to the oral polio vaccine that uses a weakened form of the virus.. News of the outbreak comes a … During the period January 2017–March 2018, 15 countries in the WHO African Region (AFR) reported cholera outbreaks of varying magnitudes. [1] Gauteng was the province with the most cases, 58%, followed by Western Cape with about 13%. The outbreaks of MERS-CoV have not resulted in any travel restrictions to the Arabian Peninsula, but the CDC recommends that travelers use caution to prevent infection. The true total number of cases and deaths for each disease in 2017 may be higher.]. Ao continuar com a navegação em nosso site, você aceita o uso de cookies. Between 1 January 2017 through 14 March 2018, 978 laboratory-confirmed listeriosis cases have been reported to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) from all provinces. Para saber mais sobre nossa política de cookies, acesse link. It's spread through respiratory secretions, and unvaccinated children are at highest risk. Humans usually get Lassa from contact with infected rats or their urine and feces, but it can also spread from contact with an infected person's bodily fluids. The ministry has reported 163 outbreaks of African swine fever since August 2018 and said 1.19 million pigs have been culled, a fraction of 1% of China’s total herd. Become a BuzzFeed News member. It is usually transmitted to humans from fruit bats and then spread among people through direct contact (including sexual) or contact with contaminated surfaces and materials. The WHO announced in September that there was an outbreak in the Lazio region of Italy, including 183 suspected cases. [14], In December 2018 the South Gauteng High Court granted a certification order opening up the process for class-action lawsuit against Tiger Brands for around 1,000 claimants. Samples taken from Enterprise and Rainbow Chicken polony products at the crèche the children attended tested positive for the strain of listeriosis causing the outbreak and led investigators to the infected production facilities. 10 Disease Outbreaks From 2017 That Everyone Should Know About 1. The plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is usually transmitted from rodents to humans by infected fleas, and less commonly, from human to human. Marburg causes a severe hemorrhagic fever among humans that can result in organ failure, shock, and severe bleeding. However, long-term infection with Chikungunya can result in chronic illness and disability. It can cause severe watery diarrhea and dehydration, and kill within hours if left untreated. Yes, the plague — the "Black Death" that wiped out 60% of Europe's population in the 14th century — still exists. The most affected countries were Nigeria (17 375 cases) and Niger (9343 cases). Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly disease in people and nonhuman primates. When traveling to countries where cholera is endemic or areas with poor water sanitation, it's important to only drink safe water (bottled or treated) to avoid contracting cholera or other viruses and parasites. It is the causative agent of African swine fever (ASF). On October 9, 2017 6:16 pm In News by Nwafor. According to the CDC, there are still about 1,000–2,500 cases of the plague each year around the world, including in the US. Listeriosis Outbreak in South Africa Listeriosis is now a notifiable condition in South Africa. Fortunately, the WHO announced that the outbreak has been contained. Yes, the plague — the " Black Death " that wiped out 60% of Europe's population... 2. 2 July 2017 – Today, WHO declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since 2016, the number of Ebola cases have dropped dramatically, but in May of 2017 there was a small outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Diphtheria is rare in the US today thanks to the creation of a vaccine in the 1920s, which is given as a combination vaccine (DTaP, Tdap, DT, or Td). As of September 2017, the WHO has reported 764 human cases of H7N9. Since 5 December 2017, the Department of Health amended the list of notifiable diseases to include Listeriosis. 5 Sep 2017 Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in the protection zone of South Africa On 21 August 2017, three cattle with lesions suspect for Foot and mouth disease (FMD) were detected during the weekly routine inspection at a diptank in the Giyani Local Municipality. Avian influenza (H7N9) occurred in China. Lassa fever is endemic to West Africa, but this year there has been a particularly large, deadly outbreak in Nigeria. There are three types of plague: bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. Background: Typhoid fever remains a public health concern in South Africa, where the risk of transmission is high because of poor access to safe water and sanitation. The largest ever detected Listeria outbreak in known history is over, according to officials in South Africa. In 2011–2017, 17 outbreaks were reported (31 786 suspected cases from 8 countries, 1–6 outbreaks/year). An outbreak of contagious and deadly Marburg virus disease in the Kween district of eastern Uganda was declared by the nation’s Ministry of Health on October 19. The plague broke out in Madagascar.. 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Zimbabwe has experienced cholera outbreaks dating as far back as 1971 with an unprecedented outbreak occurring in 2008/2009 when 60 of the 62 districts in the country were affected. In 2017, there were several outbreaks of locally-transmitted Chikungunya in different countries. Madagascar actually has a "plague season" every year, but the country experienced one of its largest and most deadly plague outbreaks in 2017 — which included 2,417 cases and 209 deaths since August. Malawi has been facing a cholera outbreak since late 2017 Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) At least 30 people have died and 893 are ill in a cholera outbreak in Malawi, the health ministry said Thursday. According to the WHO, each year there are an estimated 1.3 million to 4.0 million cases of cholera, and 21,000 to 143, 000 deaths worldwide. Events such as the 2014–2015 West Africa epidemic of Ebola virus disease highlight the importance of the capacity to detect and respond to public health threats. When pressed by journalists, he refused to apologize. Here’s what you need to know. There's yet another reason to use bug spray, and it's a viral disease called Chikungunya. Travelers to Uganda are still considered to be at low risk for contracting the disease, but you should take precautions like avoiding bats or the caves where they live, wearing protective clothing in rural areas, and avoiding contact with sick people and their bodily fluids. The WHO is teaming up with health officials in Nigeria to deliver emergency aid and control the outbreak. This year, there were also alarming cholera outbreaks in Kenya, Zambia, and Nigeria. However, the Chinese government is closely monitoring the outbreak and taking prevention measures and scientists are working on a vaccine to prevent the disease entirely. (WHO) The plague is mostly endemic in Congo, Peru and Madagascar, which saw a large outbreak in 2017 … Caroline Kee is a health reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. DRC Ebola outbreak: Lessons from West Africa. [1] It is the world's worst ever listeriosis outbreak. According to the WHO, only 1 in 5 people with the Lassa virus will develop severe disease, and about 80% of people who are infected have no symptoms. Fear-related behaviors played an important role in shaping the outbreak. Africa is the most disease prone continent – World Bank. About 73% of the cases, and 14 out of the 15 deaths, were among children younger than 15. Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes. Methodology: Following notification of laboratory-confirmed cases, a descriptive study was conducted at Sekhukhune District, Limpopo … [1] The outbreak was first identified by doctors at Chris Hani and Steve Biko academic hospitals in July 2017, who notified the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about an unusually high number of neonatal infections. Lassa fever is a hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. However, you should always take precautionary measures, like washing your hands, if you stay in an area with poor sanitation and also avoid contact with sick people. Looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript. There were a startling 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths overall. 2017. Yemen has been contending with an outbreak of cholera since October of last year. Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness caused by the dengue virus. In fact, a recent outbreak in Bangladesh has sparked concern for refugee populations, particularly children. The largest cholera outbreak this year occurred in Yemen, and since the outbreak began in October there have been 862,858 suspected cases and 2,177 deaths — but those numbers are expected to rise before the year ends. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a specialized technical institution of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Member States and strengthen the capacity of their public health institutions to detect, prevent, control and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats. The good news is that the virus does not easily pass from human to human — which could be very dangerous. [9], The South African government issued a recall notice of all products of RCL Foods Limited and Enterprise Foods and Rainbow Chicken facilities on March 4. When it spreads from birds to humans, it causes a severe flu with increased respiratory distress and nausea. This year was FULL of surprises. Five NmA cases were reported (Burkina Faso, 2015). Since September 2017, San Diego, California has been suffering … Esses Cookies nos permitem coletar alguns dados pessoais sobre você, como sua ID exclusiva atribuída ao seu dispositivo, endereço de IP, tipo de dispositivo e navegador, conteúdos visualizados ou outras ações realizadas usando nossos serviços, país e idioma selecionados, entre outros. [6], On March 5, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia suspended all imports of processed meat from South Africa. So load up on bug spray, wear long-sleeved and pants when outside, and make sure stay in places with screens and nets. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) broke out in the Arabian peninsula. Of N. meningitidis cases, 53% were NmC, 30% NmW, and 13% NmX. African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease that causes a ... Rome, 2017 AFRICAN SWINE FEVER: DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS A manual for veterinarians Authors Daniel Beltrán-Alcrudo FAO Marisa Arias and Carmina Gallardo FAO Reference Centre, INIA-CISA, Spain ... of an emergency report on a disease outbreak (gEMP, 2011) 30 Want to see more stories like this? On May 17, 2017 4:55 am In Health by Emmanuel Okogba. [7], Laboratory-confirmed listeriosis cases started to rise in mid-2017 and peaked in December 2017, with 32 cases in a week. There were 1,060 confirmed cases of listeriosis during the outbreak, and about 216 deaths. The incidence of dengue around the world has increased in recent years and according to the WHO, there are an estimated 390 million dengue infections per year. According to the WHO, this 2017 outbreak of Lassa is the first one to occur in the Borno state of Nigeria in nearly 48 years, with 501 suspected cases and 104 deaths reported since December 2016. Human infection with avian influenza (H7N9) was first reported in China in 2013, and each year there are waves of outbreaks in January and February, but none as large as this year's. During the past four avian influenza (H7N9) epidemics, about 40% of those infected died. Contact Caroline Kee at caroline.kee@buzzfeed.com. According to WHO, Nigeria is facing concurrent outbreaks of multiple pathogens, including Lassa fever, vaccine-derived poliovirus, measles, monkey pox and cholera. An assessment of the geographical risks of wild and vaccine-derived poliomyelitis outbreaks in Africa and Asia BMC Infect Dis . [3], Prior to 2017, an average of 60 to 80 listeriosis cases were confirmed in South Africa per year. However, outside the US, diphtheria remains a problem. In South Africa, an outbreak of listeriosis, a serious foodborne disease, has been ongoing since the start of 2017. Prior to this outbreak, Listeriosis was not a notifiable condition. The majority of cases have been from human to human transmission, but the virus also spreads to humans from infected camels, which are a major reservoir for the virus. While the plague is treatable with antibiotics, it is fatal in 30%–100% of cases that aren’t treated, according to the WHO. The disease outbreak fighters are on the way. The 2013–2016 West Africa Ebola virus disease pandemic was the largest, longest, deadliest, and most geographically expansive outbreak in the 40-year interval since Ebola was first identified. Yes, the bird flu is back and things are not looking good. When traveling to countries where Chikungunya is prevalent, you should protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. [6], On March 4, 2018, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that the disease was traced to the Enterprise processed meats factory in Polokwane. So you've probably heard of this this deadly disease and you might be terrified to hear that it's back. The 2017 Ebola outbreak was much smaller than others in recent years. A Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinic in the city of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, reported a total of 804 suspected diphtheria cases and 15 deaths since November 3. Environmental samples from the factory were found to contain the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes strain ST 6, the strain responsible for the outbreak. The death toll of 124 by 20 October exceeded that of previous outbreaks. Earlier in the year, there were additional cases in the neighboring countries of Benin, Togo, and Burkina Faso. Cooking kills listeria, but it can multiply in the refrigerator. [10][11] Tiger Brands reportedly admitted to knowing about the presence of listeria in some of its products eighteen days before the government recall. A catastrophic Ebola epidemic killed more than 11,300 people in West Africa between 2013 and 2016; so far this new outbreak looks small and containable. [1], Following the announcement, Tiger Brand's stock price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange dropped by 7%, resulting in a R5.7bn (equivalent to US$438.69 million) reduction in total value. Korea (Rep. of) 1 – following the last FMD outbreak reported in the country in April 2016, the disease has re occurred on the 5th of February 2017, still caused by serotype O. ET, [Editor's note: The numbers listed reflect the most recent data available from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and country Ministries of Health. Cholera is endemic to Yemen, but this year's outbreak is the worst in its history and the population has become increasingly vulnerable due to ongoing conflict and a destroyed health infrastructure. It is the world's worst ever listeriosis outbreak. The 2017–2018 South African listeriosis outbreak was a widespread outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning that resulted from contaminated processed meats produced by Enterprise Foods, a subsidiary of Tiger Brands, in Polokwane.There were 1,060 confirmed cases of listeriosis during the outbreak, and about 216 deaths. When people recover, they won't get the disease again. Afp Contributor / AFP / Getty Images / Via. In 2017, there have been several outbreaks of MERS-Cov, accounting for approximately 224 cases and 67 deaths. There's no specific treatment or vaccine, but with supportive care, dengue usually goes away on its own. Since 2012 there have been 2,103 cases and at least 733 deaths reported in 27 countries (including the US) — but most cases occurred in Saudi Arabia. Plague is an infectious disease found in some small mammals and their fleas. Diphtheria is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which produces a toxin in the body that can cause blocked airways, paralysis, heart damage, and death. Cholera hit Yemen hard.. Cholera epidemics have been a … Avian influenza (H7N9) is a type of influenza A that comes from waterfowl and domestic poultry, where it can spread silently because it causes no symptoms or illness in birds. Posted on December 15, 2017, at 4:33 p.m. Most outbreaks occur in healthcare settings where there's poor hygiene, but researchers are still trying to understand how people spread the virus. Marburg virus showed up in Eastern Uganda. The outbreak included a total of three people, all of whom died — resulting in a case fatality rate of 100%. NmX increased from 0.6% of N. meningitidis cases in 2015 to 27% in 2017. But don't panic. Kenya was also put on high alert, because one of the people in Uganda had traveled to Kenya prior to his death. It's clinically similar to Ebola, and has a case fatality rate of up to 88%. In July, there was an outbreak reported in Sri Lanka which included 80,732 cases and 215 deaths, which was significantly higher than past years. In 2017, there were several deadly outbreaks of dengue in Africa and Asia. Kindly Share This Story: THE return of the Ebola Virus Disease to … The disease is highly contagious and spreads rapidly in areas with poor sewage infrastructure and inadequate hygiene. The disease is caused by high numbers of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium found in soil, water, plants and animal feces, which usually spreads to humans through contaminated food. Cholera epidemics have been a problem throughout history, but this year there were several outbreaks that sparked global concern. An earlier version of this post misstated the figure. Mosquito bites are never fun, but they can be dangerous in some parts of the world. People can get EVD through direct contact with an infected animal (bat or nonhuman primate) or a sick or dead person infected with Ebola virus. 2017 May 26;17(1):367. doi: 10.1186/s12879-017-2443-4. The 2017–2018 South African listeriosis outbreak was a widespread outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning that resulted from contaminated processed meats produced by Enterprise Foods, a subsidiary of Tiger Brands,[2] in Polokwane. These include avoiding close contact with sick people and washing their hands. The viruses that cause EVD are located mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Dengue causes flu-like symptoms with a fever, rash, and joint pain. However, many people have mild or no symptoms and recover with supportive care and treatment with oral rehydration solutions. Diphtheria might sound like one of those early 20th century ailments that faded into history, or maybe you've never heard of it before. About 35% of people infected with MERS have died. 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