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Western equine encephalitis|28 December 2023|Argentina
Patient samples were collected on 24 November 2023, at a hospital in the province, and, on 4 December 2023, were sent to the Reference Laboratory of the National Institute of Human Viral Diseases “Dr. Julio I. Maiztegui” (INEVH per its acronym in Spanish), which is part of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (ANLIS Malbrán). The samples tested positive on 19 December 2023 for the detection of specific neutralizing antibodies for the WEE virus. The samples also tested negative for other alphaviruses: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) virus, Una virus, Mayaro virus, and Chikungunya virus.
Dengue|21 December 2023|Global situation
Current situation
Epidemiological Update: SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Viruses in the Americas Region – 8 January 2024|8 Jan 2024|Pan American Health Organization
Since the introduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to the Americas Region in 2020, along with the circulation of respiratory viruses previously reported in the Region such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, high levels of acute respiratory disease activity (influenza-like Illness- ILI and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection – SARI) have been reported throughout 2023, and especially in recent weeks. Currently, countries in the northern hemisphere are experiencing epidemic activity of acute respiratory disease associated with the circulation of these three viruses. Simultaneously, some countries in the southern hemisphere are reporting higher incidences of respiratory disease than expected for this season (based on data prior to 2020), due to the circulation of SARS-CoV-2. For this reason, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends that Member States maintain and strengthen respiratory virus surveillance to detect increases in the activity of acute respiratory disease. Likewise, it is recommended to keep healthcare systems prepared and alert at all levels in order to respond to a possible increase in outpatient cases and hospitalizations, especially coinciding with the epidemic period for other communicable diseases with high demand for care.
Briefing Note: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Respiratory Infections – 20 December 2023|20 Dec 2023|Pan American Health Organization
On 22 November 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on the increase in respiratory diseases in children in northern China (2). According to the statement, the country’s respiratory disease surveillance system indicated an increase in outpatient consultations and pediatric hospital admissions for pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae since May 2023 and for respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, and influenza since October 2023.
Epidemiological alert – Risk to human health associated with Western Equine Encephalitis Virus infection in Equines – 19 December 2023|19 Dec 2023|Pan American Health Organization
Given the recent detection of Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) outbreaks in equines located in several provinces of Argentina and some departments of Uruguay, the risk to human health associated with the circulation of this virus and the high potential for spread to other countries of the Region of the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) alerts Member States to the importance of strengthening epidemiological surveillance and diagnosis of equine encephalitis, intersectoral coordination, surveillance, and vector control in the Region.
Source:https://www.paho.org//en/documents/epidemiological-alert-risk-human-health-associated-western-equine-encephalitis-virus
Epidemiological update Western Equine Encephalitis in the Region of the Americas – 10 January 2024|10 Jan 2024|Pan American Health Organization
On 19 December 2023, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), warned about the risk to human health associated with the circulation of the western equine encephalitis virus (WEE). From that date until 9 January 2024, 374 additional outbreaks in animals were reported (338 in Argentina and 36 in Uruguay) and 21 human cases, all of them in Argentina.
WHO Donates Medical Supplies to Support Fuel Tanker Explosion Response in Bong Count…|28 December 2023|African Region
WHO recognition of noma as a neglected tropical disease bolsters control efforts |26 December 2023|African Region
Brazzaville – The landmark decision by World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize noma (cancrum oris) as one of the neglected tropical diseases will help boost efforts to end the devastating disease especially in the African region which bears the highest burden globally.
Source:https://www.afro.who.int/news/who-recognition-noma-neglected-tropical-disease-bolsters-control-efforts