Outbreaks

The very first case of mad moose disease has been discovered in Southern Alberta.  Wildlife officials claim this is the very first moose found with the same neurological disorder that’s linked to mad cow disease, affecting cattle. Lab tests verified that the moose had chronic-wasting disease (CWD) after it was hit by a vehicle and […]

Dadaab, a complex in Kenya that more than 470,000 refugees from Somalia call home is dealing with an outbreak of jaundice and hepatitis. While only 223 cases have been confirmed to date, jaundice has a long incubation period and many more cases are expected. There have been four fatalities to date in the compound. The […]