Erica Schwartz defends the US withdrawal from the WHO in the Senate and promises to protect science Donald Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defended the "America First" policy
Measles resurges amid declining vaccination rates The CDC has identified 625 people over age 20 with the disease this year; In 2025, 11% of those infected required hospitalization
WHO warns of a possible outbreak of diseases after double earthquake in Venezuela The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the double earthquake poses an enormous challenge to the health system in Venezuela
WHO warns of a possible outbreak of diseases after double earthquake in Venezuela The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the double earthquake poses an enormous challenge to the health system in Venezuela
Has the hantavirus epidemic ended?: last passengers who were under quarantine released Health authorities are still investigating the possibility of transmission of the Andes virus between humans. The recent outbreak recorded 13 identified cases
Crowd diseases to which you could be exposed in this Soccer World Cup Public health authorities have created response plans for possible outbreaks, focusing on vaccination and awareness of prevalent diseases
World on alert: PAHO asks to reinforce vaccination against measles due to alarming wave of cases The crowds and the arrival of millions of fans from all over create the perfect scenario for a contagion multiplier effect, says PAHO.
More than 40 cases of measles were recorded at a Florida university, the largest outbreak on an educational campus The university has implemented quarantine measures for students who may have been exposed during the contagious period
Be careful when giving antibiotics to children Experts suggest that the risks of adverse reactions should be considered when prescribing antibiotics
US Texas Migrant Family Detention Center Locked Down Due to Measles Outbreak Authorities reported that two detainees contracted meals at Dilley, the detention center where the child Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were held
Measles outbreak paralyzes ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, where Liam Conejo was held Measles outbreak at ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, prompts quarantine; Liam Conejo was detained there before being released
Asian countries tighten health controls due to the Indian Nipah virus; does it threaten to spread? Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China implement security and prevention measures to prevent the virus from crossing into their territories
Measles outbreak in South Carolina surpasses Texas outbreak, reaching nearly 800 cases 89 new cases have been documented. Currently, 557 people are under quarantine due to the spread of the virus
US at risk of losing meals-free status with the PAHO due to increase in cases Increase in measles cases in several states puts the United States at risk of maintaining its meals-free status with the PAHO
More than 2,000 cases of measles were reported in the US in 2025 Active outbreaks, especially in South Carolina and the Arizona-Utah border, are contributing to the growth in weekly cases
5 reasons to look to the future with optimism On the cusp of 2026 and after a year of devastating news, at BBC Mundo we highlight 5 areas in which we have made significant progress
Peru declares alert against K variant of influenza and measles The risk increases with international travel, internal movement, and the crowds typical of the holidays
