Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney: update

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney has so far resulted in 12 infections and one death. The victim is a man in his 50s,...

Chikungunya outbreak in Réunion Island: update

French health authorities have confirmed six people died from chikungunya in the overseas department of Réunion Island since the start of the year. The...

Water pollution incidents in England at a ten-year high

The number of pollution incidents involving water companies in England is at a ten-year high. Data from the Environment Agency show over 2000 such...

UK veterinarians concerned by FMD outbreak in Central Europe

UK veterinary experts are worried about the growing foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Hungary. Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Gareth Hately, president...

Japan records concerning spike in whooping cough cases

The Japan Institute for Health Security reported 722 new cases of whooping cough nationwide in the week leading up to April 6 – a...

Simone Pelizza