Global Scans · Global Trends in Infectious Diseases · Weekly Summary

• [New] Health Risks: Health risks in Nigeria include infectious diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and cholera. TravelPander
• [New] The threat posed by AMR is comparable to major diseases like cancer and infectious diseases, considering its potential impact on global health. The Star
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a vast $9 billion agency that works to prevent chronic diseases, fight infectious disease outbreaks and make vaccine recommendations, will cut 2,400 employees. Los Angeles Times
• The decline in intrinsic ability and immunity of older adults makes infectious diseases a significant threat to their health in China, despite NCDs becoming the leading cause of death. PubMed Central (PMC)
• While biting insects found in Gaza are not immediately life-threatening, the presence of rodents, including rats, can increase the risk of the spread of infectious diseases which the health system in Gaza may be unable to treat. UN News
• The UK has a new watch list of 24 infectious diseases that could pose the greatest future threat to public health. BBC News
• With the average age in India increasing and solutions for infectious diseases already in place, lifestyle diseases will become a major challenge for the future of our healthcare system. The Tribune
• Predictive models will aid in tracking and predicting global health trends, such as the spread of infectious diseases, enabling proactive measures. https://vivatechnology.com
• Like many other countries, Nepal continues to experience global health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, air pollution, disease outbreaks, communicable and non-communicable diseases, including post-disaster community recovery. GorakhaPatra
• Organizations like the WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipate more frequent outbreaks of infectious diseases. CFR Education from the Council on Foreign Relations
• WHO remains committed to supporting IGAD member states in strengthening national and cross-border capacities to mitigate the risks posed by emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. IGAD
• As we move towards 2025, AI-powered solutions will play an increasingly critical role in improving global health and preventing infectious diseases. Blogger
• The year 2025 presents a complex landscape for global health security, with the potential emergence of novel infectious diseases posing a significant threat. 2025 Aksi -
• The outbreaks in Rwanda and Tanzania serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by emerging infectious diseases. News Directory 3
• A Harris administration will likely build on the partnerships that Biden has renewed but also devote more time to meeting global threats such as climate change and infectious disease. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• Malaria remains one of the most widespread and deadly infectious diseases in the world, posing a significant threat to public health, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. En.ImArabic
• Climate change is an urgent global challenge that poses significant risks to public health, particularly through its influence on infectious diseases, respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, injuries, and mental health. BioMed Central
• Health officials in border areas will conduct monitoring efforts to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including lymphatic filariasis and cholera, which have not been reported in Thailand for several years. Insurance Business
• Infectious diseases are a constant threat to mankind, but unfortunately the collective experience with COVID-19 has increased skepticism about the recommendations of public health officials, especially the use of medical countermeasures to mitigate disease spread. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
• India has been establishing 13 new quarantine centers at major international airports to isolate travelers arriving with infectious disease symptoms to reduce the potential of an outbreak. Travelvax
• India is establishing 13 new quarantine centers at major international airports to isolate travelers with infectious disease symptoms that could potentially trigger an outbreak. Vax-Before-Travel
• Global public health faces numerous challenges, from inaccessibility to health infrastructure to nutrition and food insecurity, as well as increasing health risks due to climate change and environmentally sensitive infectious diseases. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Last updated: 28 May 2025