epidemic

Last year’s tally was the highest in a single year since the devastating 1989-91 measles epidemic, which resulted in more than 55,000 cases and 166 suspected deaths.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Complicating the response effort, health workers at the epicentre of the epidemic told AFP they had not been paid since the virus was detected.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The US denies its cuts have harmed efforts this time, arguing that they are more "aligned and effective" under the new arrangement and pointing to the $270m it has donated to tackle the epidemic.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Perhaps worse, there’s evidence to suggest it’s further fueled the loneliness epidemic.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026

Philadelphia health officials have issued a warning bulletin about the influenza epidemic.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

But it remains highly controversial, not least because Kenya must hand over personal health data of its citizens, which could be used by US pharmaceutical labs to prepare for future epidemics.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

For many people, plague brings to mind rats, crowded medieval towns, and the devastating epidemics that spread across Europe during and after the Middle Ages.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026

At first glance, Villarreal may seem like a small fish, her case representing a tiny story in the larger picture of journalists all over the country covering wars, epidemics, and global economic policy.

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2026

The TPS program gives provisional work authorization and protections from deportation to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries experiencing armed conflicts, natural disasters or epidemics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026

You can prevent crimes just by scrubbing off graffiti and arresting fare-beaters: crime epidemics have Tipping Points every bit as simple and straightforward as syphilis in Baltimore or a fashion trend like Hush Puppies.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell