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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Los Angeles Restaurant Chain — California, Texas, and Florida Diners May Have Been Exposed

Federal investigators confirmed E. coli O157:H7 in beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop in California, Texas, and Florida. USDA issued a public health alert on May 24, 2026.

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Duke-NUS awarded €2 million EU grant to help Asia detect outbreaks earlier through wastewater surveillance

SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke-NUS Medical School has secured a €2 million EU grant to help countries across Asia strengthen their ability to detect infectious disease threats early, using wastewater and environmental surveillance as a population-level early warning system.

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Texas Has Two Public Health Crises Running Simultaneously This Summer — A Record Mosquito Bumper Crop and an Aquifer Drought That Just Barely Eased to Stage 3

San Antonio and Houston face a dangerous summer of record mosquito activity, disease threats, and water shortages as drought conditions persist.

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The U.S. Was on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030 — Then Came the Federal Public Health Cuts That Are Dismantling the Programs Doing It

Federal public health cuts are jeopardizing hepatitis C elimination programs in California, putting testing and curative treatment access at risk.

Medical Daily

Senator questions inclusion of gender therapy in healthcare scheme

A senator has questioned the inclusion of gender-affirming hormone therapy under Thailand's National Health Security Scheme, citing concerns over spending priorities amid ongoing resource constraints in the public health system.

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World Cup Opens Tomorrow as New York Reports 11 Measles Cases and Jalisco Declares Health Emergency Amid Outbreak Risk Concerns

As the 2026 World Cup opens, New York reports 11 measles cases while Mexico's Jalisco declares a health emergency amid rising outbreaks across the Americas, raising concerns about vaccination gaps, international travel, and public health readiness during mass global events.

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Just One Heat Death Recorded in San Antonio in Five Years, but Experts Say the Real Number Is Higher

San Antonio recorded just one heat-related death in five years, but UTSA research and investigators say the real toll is far higher due to underreporting.

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Georgetown–MedStar Partnership Builds Private Disease Monitoring Operation for World Cup in Wake of Reduced CDC Capacity

Georgetown–MedStar Health launches a private disease monitoring system for the 2026 World Cup, tracking outbreaks across host cities in real time amid reduced CDC capacity.

Medical Daily

DRC World Cup Team Under Pressure as Ebola Quarantine in Belgium Collides with Pre-Tournament Match Cancellation in Spain

DRC World Cup team faces quarantine pressure and match cancellation in Spain as Ebola outbreak grows, with strict U.S. travel and health measures in place.

Medical Daily

Could a Blood Test Predict Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

Lung cancer is often called the silent killer. By the time symptoms appear, the disease has usually advanced, making treatment more difficult and survival chances lower. For decades, doctors have searched for a way to identify risk before cancer takes hold. Now, scientists may have found one. A groundbreaking study…

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Why the U.S. Is Unprepared for a Potential Public Health Outbreak at the World Cup

The federal government allocated $625 million to World Cup security—and none of it went to public health. Just days away from the tournament, major concerns remain.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks.

The Conversation

Why are so many Black women dying at the hands of their partners?

Black women are two and a half times more likely to be murdered by men than white women are. This is a public health crisis

The Guardian - US

World's most contagious disease detected in California wastewater: Key signs of virus and symptoms you should watch

Measles outbreak: California health officials are alarmed by the detection of measles in wastewater, coinciding with the state's worst outbreak in seven years. With 74 confirmed cases, largely linked to low vaccination rates, the highly contagious virus poses a significant public health threat. Experts urge residents to verify vaccination status…

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Virginia Records Highest Measles Count on Record While Major World Cup Gateway Links to Mexico's Growing Outbreak

Virginia has recorded a record 77 measles cases in 2026 as Washington Dulles, a major World Cup travel gateway, connects travelers from countries facing active outbreaks, raising public health concerns ahead of the tournament.

Medical Daily

Philadelphia Built the Most Advanced Disease Surveillance System in World Cup History — And Public Health Experts Say the Rest of America Should Pay Attention

Philadelphia has built one of the most advanced World Cup disease surveillance systems ever, combining rapid PCR testing, wastewater monitoring, and measles preparedness that experts say could serve as a national public health model.

International Business Times UK

Lawsuit Claims ICE's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Site Pumps Toxic Diesel Emissions to Nearby Community and Environment

A lawsuit accuses Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention site of violating the Clean Air Act by releasing harmful diesel emissions, posing risks to public health and the Everglades ecosystem.

The Times of India

A doctor and his wife gave $50 million so public health could act before the next crisis

A $50 million donation from Dr. Jonathan and Karin Fielding to UCLA's School of Public Health in 2012 highlighted the critical need for investing in prevention. This significant gift, now a decade old, underscores how addressing social determinants of health and building long-term capacity is vital for tackling future crises,…

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Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO

Central Africa faces a deadly Ebola outbreak with nearly 500 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization reported 452 cases and 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 19 cases with two deaths in Uganda. This epidemic is a public health emergency. Experts warn it could rival the 2014…

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

Reason

The Surgeon General's Screen Warning Is Not Science

The screen time advisory reveals why we don’t need a surgeon general.

Latin Times

Where American Men Live May Shape Their Odds of Surviving Prostate Cancer, New Study Reveals

Researchers and public health experts point to several overlapping factors, including poverty, lack of insurance coverage, fewer primary care physicians and limited access to specialists

Medical Daily

Six Days Before World Cup Kickoff, New York Confronts the Most Complex Public Health Alert Landscape Ever Seen in the U.S.

Six days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, New York faces five simultaneous public health alerts, testing preparedness amid an influx of global visitors.

The Conversation

Ebola: vaccines alone won’t stop an outbreak – here’s what else is needed

Tensions have recently emerged around the Ebola response in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These tensions have manifested in a series of incidents, including the burning of an Ebola treatment facility in Mongbwalu, confrontations involving families seeking to reclaim the bodies of relatives who had died from the…

International Business Times UK

Is Breast Cancer Contagious? Massachusetts High School at Center of Alarming 'Cluster' Fear as Air Tests Begin

Massachusetts health officials are investigating a potential cancer cluster at Uxbridge High School after several teachers were diagnosed with breast cancer.

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