Highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 [HPAI-A(H5N1)] has affected 108 countries across 5 continents as of December 2024, including 500 bird species and 70 mammalian species. While the risk to humans is currently low and cases in humans have been largely among dairy and poultry workers, concerns about...
Professor David Hamer (Boston University) talks to us today about 2025 Chikungunya Outbreak in the Indian Ocean region. Find out more in this video accompanied by his slides: ...
We all know about the risks of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and the importance of preventive measures such as sun avoidance and SPF-providing sunscreen and clothing to prevent skin cancer; however, despite health professionals’ best efforts at counselling patients on the risks of sun exposure,...
Every year on August 20th, the global health community observes World Mosquito Day, commemorating Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria. While this day is rooted in a historic scientific breakthrough, its relevance today extends far beyond...
As measles outbreaks surge worldwide, declining vaccination rates and misinformation threaten global health security. Travel health practitioners are in an ideal position to counter misinformation and advocate for vaccination to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further spread.