Outbreaks and Emerging Issues

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has raised concerns among researchers because of its unusually rapid growth. According to recent analyses, hundreds of suspected cases had already accumulated before the outbreak was officially declared, creating…

Five years ago, a cluster of unexplained pneumonia cases evolved into the most disruptive global health event of the 21st century. COVID-19 spread rapidly across continents, testing healthcare systems, economies, and emergency response systems worldwide.More than 770 million…

A rare, highly contagious form of plague has claimed a life in northern Arizona. While most associate plague with medieval pandemics, it still exists today—and can be fatal if not treated quickly. As the pneumonic plague in Arizona reemerges, health officials are urging public…

World Zoonoses Day, observed annually on July 6, honors Louis Pasteur’s historic 1885 success in administering the first rabies vaccine [5]. Beyond this milestone, the day serves as a powerful reminder of the growing threat posed by zoonotic diseases—illnesses that pass from…

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a high-risk zoonotic viral disease transmitted by ticks and animal contact, with serious implications for public health. While CCHF is endemic to parts of Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, its emergence in Greece has raised urgent…

The H5N1 avian influenza virus remains a significant concern for global health, wildlife conservation, and agricultural industries. Initially affecting birds, the virus has now been detected in a growing number of mammals, raising alarms over potential zoonotic transmission. This…