Outbreak News
Robert Herriman
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Interviews with expert guests on issues of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.
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APR 14, 2026
Africa outbreaks: Lassa fever in Nigeria, CCHF in Senegal and Anthrax in Uganda
In this newscast, I look at three current outbreaks occurring in Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda- Lassa fever, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever and anthrax, respectively.
13 MIN
APR 7, 2026
Ukraine: Health officials warn of rabies, Lyme disease with the arrival of spring
With the arrival of spring, Ukranian health officials are warning of the increased rosk of two infectious diseases: rabies and Lyme disease.
13 MIN
APR 4, 2026
Outbreak News This Week: Measles in North America, Mpox in Singapore and more
In this livestream, I look at some of the news related to infectious diseases and outbreak over the past week.
40 MIN
MAR 29, 2026
England: Sexually transmitted Shigella on the rise
In this newscast, I look at the situation in England with sexually transmitted Shigella species, including antibiotic resistance, primarily among men who have sex with men.
4 MIN
MAR 21, 2026
Yellow fever in Venezuela, prompts travel advisory
In this news report, I look at the situation with yellow fever in Venezuela.
5 MIN
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