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In the week ending 26 September, clinical laboratories tested 33,547 respiratory specimens and 1,151 were influenza-positive. CDC said national influenza activity remained low but was increasing.
Data includedGoa has launched a life-course immunisation policy for 2026–2036. Its initial phase will offer influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B vaccines to at-risk adult groups.
Data includedWHO says the five-day campaign targets children aged 9–59 months in all 146 districts and cities.
Data includedIn CDC’s January–June simulations, median time to masking was 2 minutes and to isolation 11 minutes.
Data includedThe Data to Action project is backed by a US$35.99 million grant, with additional partner co-financing reported above US$151 million.
Data includedECDC’s 2 October update lists 202 affected areas in 16 countries through 30 September.
Data includedWHO estimates updated in July 2026 put new HIV infections at 1.2 million and HIV-related deaths at 570,000 in 2025.
Data includedWUENIC estimates put global three-dose DTP coverage at 85%, up one point; an estimated 13.5 million children received no vaccine.
Data includedNew estimates show children under five carry a disproportionate foodborne disease burden relative to their population share.
Data includedWHO’s 2026 report estimates 1.34 million viral hepatitis deaths in 2024 and highlights gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
Data includedA joint WHO Europe–ECDC report found 2024 diagnoses covered 79% of estimated disease burden in the region.
Data includedECDC preliminary data show reports from 30 countries fell from 2024 but remained about twice the 2023 level.
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