Global Scans · Global Trends in Infectious Diseases · Weekly Summary

• [New] Health threats around the world - not just from infectious diseases, but also urbanization and deforestation - are forecasted to increase due to climate change and other factors. Time
• Recent health crises have called attention to the dual role of airports, both in the global spread of infectious diseases and acting as convenient frontlines for detection and monitoring of emerging health threats. Nature
• The collapse of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza could have exacerbated the spread of infectious diseases, as it created conditions that may have increased the risk of transmission. BioMed Central
• The lack of access to medical services across Gaza is exacerbating acute child malnutrition, increasing the risk of famine, and contributing to the spread of infectious diseases. ThePrint
• As the world confronted the constant risk of infectious diseases, the field of vaccination experienced major changes, especially in recent times, as it began to include advanced molecular biology methods and new technologies like mRNA vaccine systems. ONLY ZOOLOGY - (Know, Learn, Explore Zoology)
• BlueDot's AI platform monitors global health trends to predict the spread of infectious diseases, offering insights that support proactive healthcare measures. BioMed Central
• Today the UK Health Security Agency launches a world-first metagenomics initiative to aid in the rapid detection of infectious diseases that could threaten the UK. GOV.UK
• Biotechnology plays a crucial role in developing vaccines, treatments, and surveillance systems for infectious diseases that threaten global health. numerologist.com
• The global community must remain vigilant and committed to investing in research and preparedness to effectively combat the threat of Marburg virus and other emerging infectious diseases. News Directory 3
• TB along with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and malaria rank among the top three fatal infectious diseases which pose threat to global public health, especially in middle and low income countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• By analyzing global health data and identifying patterns, predictive models can forecast the spread of infectious diseases, allowing for timely implementation of containment measures and resource allocation. healthpoint.com
• With continued advancements in technology, increased access to diagnostic tools, and strong global collaborations, IVDs will continue to play a central role in tackling infectious diseases and improving global health in the years to come. Blogger
• In-vitro diagnostics have the potential to significantly improve global health by enhancing the detection, monitoring, and management of infectious diseases. Blogger
• People who work with animals or in environments contaminated by animals should take precautions, including using other personal protective measures to reduce the risk of getting or spreading respiratory infectious diseases. CBC
• Currently Antarctica is suffering environmental changes due to global change, including climate change and local human activities, that could increase the risk of infectious and non-infectious diseases in wildlife. SCAR
• The risk of new and emerging infectious diseases impacting Antarctica's wildlife has significantly increased over the last decade, due to climate change, habitat change, human activity and alterations in species distributions. SCAR
• A considerable segment of general women's population as well as women from urban areas, for instance in Timor-Leste, India, Pakistan, and the Maldives, is malnourished and faces an increased risk of infectious diseases due to poorer water, hygiene, and sanitation conditions. Nature
• Low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia, that have made the least contribution to the global emission of greenhouse gases, have continued to experience the greatest burden from infectious diseases and the highest vulnerability towards climate change. Medical Xpress
• In developed countries including Ireland, populations are ageing, chronic diseases are taking a greater toll than ever before, and infectious diseases will continue to circulate and emerge. Health Manager
• SEDSS has the potential to integrate into global surveillance networks, strengthening international collaboration for early detection and response to emerging infectious diseases. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• Climate change presents an already huge and still growing threat to human health worldwide, including record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather events, air pollution, and the spread of infectious diseases. The News International
• Global health faces complex challenges, including rising chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and cancer, alongside persistent threats from infectious diseases. Innovation News Network
• With a special USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats program PREDICT grant, Gorilla Doctors is at the forefront of a global campaign to identify the emergence of new infectious diseases in wildlife that could pose a major threat to human health. Gorilla Doctors

Last updated: 26 February 2025