30 new diseases in2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were no new diseases discovered in 2019. However, there were several new strains of existing diseases that were identified, and some diseases that were previously unknown or underreported gained more attention.

Here are a few examples of new or emerging diseases that were identified or gained more attention in 2019:

  1. Candida auris: A fungus that causes bloodstream infections and has been linked to high mortality rates. It was first identified in 2009, but cases have been reported in many countries, including the United States, India, and South Africa.
  2. Lassa fever: A viral hemorrhagic fever that is common in West Africa. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in Nigeria, Ghana, and other countries.
  3. Ebola virus disease: While not a new disease, there were several outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, which led to a significant increase in cases and deaths.
  4. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): A viral respiratory disease that is caused by a coronavirus. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
  5. Nipah virus: A zoonotic virus that is transmitted from animals to humans. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in Malaysia and Bangladesh.
  6. Pertussis: A bacterial infection that causes whooping cough. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
  7. Rabies: A viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in several countries, including the United States, India, and Africa.
  8. SARS-CoV-2: The virus that causes COVID-19, which was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It has since spread globally and has been declared a pandemic by the WHO.
  9. Tularemia: A bacterial infection that is transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animals. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in several countries, including the United States and Europe.
  10. Yellow fever: A viral disease that is transmitted through mosquito bites. In 2019, there were reports of outbreaks in several countries, including Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.

It's worth noting that the discovery of new diseases is an ongoing process, and new diseases may be identified in the future.