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In the September issue of the CCDR, discover how health risk assessments are used to estimate the public health risk of infectious disease events. Also in this issue, discover the importance of surveillance of West Nile virus in the context of climate change and the prevalence of oral antibiotic use in Canada. Read more: https://ow.ly/7mS950TjXhR #CCDReport

Quite evident that world has changed and become more prone to Emerging Infectious diseases. Could be scary and not in a position to witness another pandemic and where the new one could be more fatal and transmissible. Insurance is far away from Insuring the full impact of next Pandemic. However, Munich Re being the one putting in best possible efforts to fill the protection gap with specialised insurance solutions. Still companies are repaying the impact of last pandemic. Better to be secured for the next and inevitable one, if not this one could be the next one. #epidemicrisksolutions #insurance #reinsurance #pandemic #pandemicinsurance #communicablediseaseinsurance Munich Re

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify #healthcare providers, #publichealth authorities and the public of an increased risk of #denguevirus (DENV) infections in the United States in 2024. Global incidence of #dengue in 2024 has been the highest on record for this calendar year; many countries are reporting higher-than-usual dengue case numbers.

Contact Tracing aims to find individuals who have been in contact with infected people, allowing for targeted public health measures and reducing the spread of infectious diseases. #SimplyCast #SmartGovernment #SmallCanadianBusiness #ContactTracing #HealthAndSafety

This article easily explains the concepts of #mpox. We must be vigilant in the face of these epidemics of infectious diseases which are increasing every day! https://lnkd.in/e-jx2Td9 Charles Cazanave World Health Organization

🌟 Excited to enhance my understanding of global health challenges by completing the Introduction to Dengue course offered by the World Health Organization. 📚 Key takeaways: ✅ Understanding the dengue virus and its transmission vector. ✅ Recognizing symptoms and effective diagnostic/treatment methods. ✅ Exploring strategies for prevention and control of dengue. Let's work together to combat vector-borne diseases and promote healthier communities! #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #DengueAwareness #VectorBorneDiseases #WHO #LifelongLearning

🦠 Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a viral, infectious disease caused by a strain of the monkeypox virus (MPXV). It has re-emerged as a significant global 🌍health threat in 2024. The World Health Organization has classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) The Royal College of General Practitioners have launched a new e-learning blog authored by Dirk Pilat to outline what we need to be aware of as GPs: ➡️https://bit.ly/3ZmMdJ3 Increasing our awareness , maintaining vigilance, and working with key stakeholders nationally and internationally , are essential to contain this outbreak and prevent it from further escalation. #Awareness #PublicHealth #Monkeypox #prevention

Antimicrobial resistance in Europe is an urgent public health crisis. The WHO Regional Office for Europe and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) 2023 report on surveillance of antimicrobial resistance highlights concerning trends: 🟢 Limited treatment options in many countries. 🟢 Growing resistance in critical pathogens. The time to act is now! Explore the full report to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fNVZZM #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek #WAAW

Prompt contact tracing is crucial for managing infectious diseases, so stay informed and follow public health guidelines to ensure effective and efficient management. #SimplyCast #SmartGovernment #SmallCanadianBusiness #ContactTracing #StaySafe #PreventionIsKey

New Mpox Variant Detected in UK Sparks Global Health Alert The UK has confirmed its first case of a new mpox variant, identified on October 18, 2023, emphasizing the need for vigilance in managing infectious diseases. The UK's Health Security Agency