Local health news

Here are some recent local health news stories from around the world:

United States

  1. Measles outbreak in Washington state: A measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington, has spread to at least 70 people, with many more suspected cases under investigation. (Source: CNN)
  2. New York City bans flavored e-cigarettes: New York City has banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, citing concerns over the rise in vaping-related illnesses and deaths. (Source: NBC News)
  3. California wildfires linked to increased risk of respiratory problems: A new study has found that exposure to the 2018 California wildfires may have increased the risk of respiratory problems, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Source: Science Daily)

Europe

  1. UK sees rise in antibiotic-resistant infections: A new report from Public Health England has found that antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise in the UK, with over 50,000 cases reported in 2019. (Source: BBC News)
  2. France introduces sugar tax to combat obesity: France has introduced a sugar tax on soft drinks and other sugary products in an effort to combat rising obesity rates. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Germany sees increase in measles cases: Germany has reported a significant increase in measles cases, with over 1,000 cases reported in the first half of 2020. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

  1. India sees surge in dengue fever cases: India has reported a surge in dengue fever cases, with over 1,000 cases reported in the first half of 2020. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. China reports first human case of H5N6 bird flu: China has reported its first human case of H5N6 bird flu, a strain that has been linked to severe illness and death in birds. (Source: South China Morning Post)
  3. Singapore introduces new measures to combat dengue fever: Singapore has introduced new measures to combat dengue fever, including increased mosquito control efforts and public education campaigns. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)

Africa

  1. South Africa sees rise in HIV infections among young people: A new report from the South African National AIDS Council has found that HIV infections are on the rise among young people in South Africa. (Source: News24)
  2. Nigeria reports outbreak of Lassa fever: Nigeria has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever that can cause severe illness and death. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Egypt sees increase in malaria cases: Egypt has reported an increase in malaria cases, with over 100,000 cases reported in 2019. (Source: Al Jazeera)

These are just a few examples of local health news stories from around the world.