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Peru's leptospirosis outbreak tops 1,000 casesThe Peru Ministry of Health (Minsa) is intensifying its surveillance, training, and public health response efforts against leptospirosis as the number of cases increase.

Join us on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly for an event on global advocacy and policy for leptospirosis - IVIThe International Vaccine Institute is an international organization with the mission to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global health.

Ready Before the First Case: Tackling Leptospirosis After Hurricane MelissaKingston, Jamaica, 22 November 2025 (PAHO) - Nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa ploughed through parts of Jamaica, many communities are still grappling with its aftermath. Fallen trees, damaged roofs, and broken structures litter streets and yards, while pools of stagnant, contaminated water linger in low-lying areas. Thousands of residents continue to struggle with limited access to clean water and proper sanitation, leaving them vulnerable to disease.

Jamaica leptospirosis outbreak updateIn a follow-up on the leptospirosis outbreak in Jamaica post Hurricane Melissa, the Ministry of Health reported today the country has recorded 71 suspected/probable/confirmed leptospirosis cases after the passage of the hurricane.

French Polynesia report increase in leptospirosis in early 2026During the week ending February 14, health officials in French Polynesia reported six leptospirosis cases, five of which required hospitalization, including 2 in intensive care.

ICMR Scientists Express Concern Over Leptospirosis Deaths In Eastern HimalayasRecently, Health Minister JP Nadda in parliament said Kerala recorded 3,259 confirmed leptospirosis cases and 209 deaths between January and December 2025.

Bay Area veterinarians report spike in deadly, contagious disease affecting dogsHealth departments are sounding the alarm about a contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs -- and in rare cases, can spread to humans.

Fatal kidney disease in sea lions along CA coast could impact pets, marine biologists warnLeptospirosis is a kidney disease that is spread mostly thorough urine. So when thousands of sea lions are gathered on a beach, it can contaminate the sand and can spread to humans and pets.

Jaffna battles rat fever outbreak after 6 deaths reported and more than 50 cases

Leptospirosis toll touches 200 in 2024, up tenfold over last decadeKOCHI: Deaths from leptospirosis, or rat fever, have soared tenfold over the last decade. Over the same period, the fatality rate climbed from 2.6% to 6%, the h

Ecuador: ocho niños muertos por brote de leptospirosis en comunidad indígena

Brazilian Floods Expose Survivors to Waterborne DiseaseRio Grande do Sul authorities confirm 54 cases of the waterborne disease leptospirosis after the region, in southern Brazil, had record floods in April and May.

Rat populations in cities are booming as the planet warms upGlobal warming is helping rats thrive in major cities around the world, with Washington DC seeing the fastest growth in rats

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York CityThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory about human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine.

Rains unleash leptospirosis outbreak in EcuadorQuito, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The intense rains of the last weeks in the coastal region of Ecuador caused an increase of leptospirosis infections, and until today 18 sick people have been reported there.

Epidemics That Didn't Happen | 2024In the latest Epidemics That DIdn't Happen report from RTSL, six case studies show how responsive health systems prevent epidemics.

Cluster of Ventura County farmworkers diagnosed with rare disease, leptospirosisVentura County public health officials are investigating a rare disease diagnosed in several area farmworkers.

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