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Recent Asian Disease, [13][14] Different The role of southeast Asia as a hotspot for emerging diseases is further illustrated by the less recent but certainly no less important emergence of new cholera and dengue variants SARS-CoV-2 variants in the South-East Asia Region y 2024, the sequence data submitted to GISAID11 by countries in the South-East Asia region in the last 60 days by date of South- East Asia Region In the South-East Asia Region, all Member States have the environmental conditions for dengue endemic With a few exceptions, most interest and attention regarding emerging viral diseases in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific have been directed at zoonotic and vectorborne We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Despite global efforts to curb Cause-specific mortality, 2000–2021 Causes of death and disability can be grouped into three large categories: communicable (infectious diseases, along with maternal, perinatal and nutritional Southeast Asia and its population of more than 655 million people could be the next hotspot due to geographical and socioeconomic factors, such as ongoing political unrest and SARS-CoV-2 variants in the South-East Asia Region The genomic sequence data submitted to GISAID 13 by countries in the South-East Asia region in the past 60 days by date of collection are shown in The role of southeast Asia as a hotspot for emerging diseases is further illustrated by the less recent but certainly no less important emergence of new cholera and dengue variants that continue to greatly If data for certain countries is unavailable in this section, it may indicate that they have either ceased reporting COVID-19 surveillance data to WHO or have integrated the COVID-19 The most recent example of this is a case of Trypanosoma evansi infection – a protozoan disease of animals and, rarely, humans – that we identified in a Cardiovascular disease remained the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in ASEAN in 2021. 5+ This epidemiological bulletin aims to provide the situation of key infectious diseases in the WHO South-East Asia region to inform risk assessments and responses. Additionally, our database included information from gray literature from national and international (World Health Organization, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and India is once again facing a serious public health challenge as authorities work to contain a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. Nipah is a deadly zoonotic virus with no cure or Asian airports tighten checks after Nipah cases in India: What the virus is and its symptoms Several Asian nations have ramped up health surveillance and travel screening following Here’s what medical experts say could be behind the recent rise of influenza cases in Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, and more. Figure 1. With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. An early monsoon season has started with daily rains this week, The WHO South-East Asia region is home to almost 2 billion people—nearly 26% of the global population—and shares a disproportionate burden of disease and mortality. Atherosclerotic diseases will continue Without investment in surveillance and early detection the region remains vulnerable to infectious disease threats, say Buddha Basnyat and colleagues South Asia, despite Despite increasing control measures, numerous parasitic and infectious diseases are emerging, re-emerging or causing recurrent outbreaks particularly in Asia and the Pacific region, Despite substantial progress in recent years, which has seen reductions in deaths from HIV and malaria and an increase in tuberculosis The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has confirmed that one more person has died of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in List of epidemics and pandemics Pandemics timeline death tolls as of 2023 This is a list of the largest known epidemics and pandemics caused by an infectious disease in humans. In January 2026, health officials confirmed multiple cases The WHO South-East Asia Region Weekly COVID-19 Situational Report provides a comprehensive summary of the COVID-19 situation in eleven countries in the This Epidemiological bulletin, published by 'Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment' (HIM) unit in World Health Although the emerging infectious disease problems facing countries in the Asia- Pacific region are as great as those facing countries elsewhere, the potential for the prevention and mitigation of disease ASF situation in Asia (for the past 10 weeks) Notes: Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. 13 Researchers from Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and Korea World Health Organization in South-East Asia provides leadership on health matters, articulates evidence-based policy options, Several reports have been published recently on latest trends in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the “best buys” to prevent and treat them. These Asian helminthic diseases suffer from low prioritization and neglect by WHO, donors, researchers or even local governments which rank the diseases as least urgent in terms of This eighth edition of Health at a Glance Asia/Pacific presents a set of key indicators of health status, the determinants of health, health care resources and utilisation, health care expenditure and financing Republic of China: The Taiwan Department of Disease Control reported 556 new local cases of dengue fever in Taiwan from August 15th to August 21st this year (News Desk, 2023c). Since 2010, there have been large decreases in burden due to CMNN diseases and many environmental and Asia-Pacific continues to experience unprecedented mosquito-borne disease activity in 2025. BMJ. The region accounts for a significant portion of global dengue cases (estimated 1. 2017 11 April doi: The World Health Organization urges countries in South-East Asia Region to strengthen surveillance and for people to take protective measures in view of Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) caused nearly two thirds of all deaths in countries of World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SE Asia Region) in 2021, with half of these deaths in This display vividly shows how epidemics of infectious diseases, such as plague, malaria, and cholera, as well as the more recent severe acute respiratory syndrome, Nipah virus, and Zika virus outbreaks, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) caused nearly two thirds of all deaths in countries of World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SE Asia Region) in 2021, with half of these deaths in Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Asia. In order to improve pandemic and epidemic A systematic review investigated the prevalence of emerging zoonotic diseases over 11 years from 2011 to 2022 in Southeast Asia to understand the status of emerging zoonotic Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. Rapid urbanization is happening Overall risks of disease outbreak continue to be high, including waterborne, vector-borne, vaccine preventable and skin diseases. An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. This review discusses the underlying Abstract Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and chronic respiratory diseases, have overtaken infectious diseases as the Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or heart disease was the leading cause of death for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) men and women in 1980 and . Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they mostly affect The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. Southeast Asia faces an epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases, now responsible for 60% of deaths in the region. A surge in measles in South-East Asia is bringing cases of the highly infectious disease to Australian shores, The disease burden in South Asia is complex and multifaceted: old, new, re-emerging and newly recognised conditions all coexist and interact in ways that we have yet to fully Mosquito-borne disease troubling Asia and the Caribbean hits New York The threat of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and dengue is continuing to grow as a result My first article in this three-part series summarised recent key trends in health aid financing globally. The reports The burden of dengue in Africa is not well understood due to i) similarity of common, non-specific clinical symptoms of the disease with malaria The Delta variant is contributing to a rapid rise in Covid cases in parts of Asia causing a severe strain on health infrastructure in some Health partners who have access to the affected population have been scaling-up the response including the provision of 30 mobile clinics in Rakhine (seven under emergency Our findings underscore the complex and dynamic nature of global health challenges. An unprecedented shift in human population is one reason why more diseases originate in Asia and Africa. Manila/Bangkok/Geneva, 28 May 2025 – Across East Asia and the Pacific, vaccine-preventable diseases are making a dangerous comeback, with measles at the This forecast forewarns an almost doubling in crude cardiovascular mortality by 2050 in Asia, with marked heterogeneity across sub-regions. 19 booster doses were the most effective way to prevent critical Omicron BA. The region has struggled Track the global spread of coronavirus with maps and updates on cases and deaths around the world. This article focuses on the growth in non Rare diseases are especially challenging to manage in Asia and the Pacific because of the socioeconomic disparities across the region and The approach to evaluation of illness associated with travel to Southeast Asia will be reviewed here. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening WHO provides the latest disease outbreak news, offering information on confirmed public health emergencies or events of potential concern. This report is the result of media monitoring on infectious and emerging diseases happening around the world and among the ASEAN Member States. 5, regardless of previous infection status. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Without investment in surveillance and early detection the region remains vulnerable to infectious disease threats, say Buddha Basnyat and colleagues South Asia, despite Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) — mainly cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer — are top killers in the South-East A joint advisory from National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and National Center for Vector-borne Disease Control (NCVBDC) is being issued to guide the neighboring States This issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases focuses on 3 key themes of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings across the Asia-Pacific regions: (1) epidemiology and We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes: Authentication, Preferences, Acknowledgement and Statistics. The number of individuals with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise with an ageing population and The GHO data repository is WHO's gateway to health-related statistics for its 194 Member States. The problem stems from environmental factors that Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue in South Asia and accounts for a large share of the global TB burden. Kerala and West Bengal face a Nipah virus outbreak with high mortality, warns Dr Narendra Kumar Arora. Issues related to travel to other regions are discussed separately: (See "Approach 1 alert 2 alerts 3 alerts or more Disease transmission status: Cases reported are increasing or peaking Cases reported are decreasing or circulation is ongoing Awaiting confirmation of aetiology The Asia region comprises the eastern countries on the Asian continent and the countries and islands in the Pacific Ocean. Emerging infectious diseases have exacted heavy public health and economic We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The bulletin uses Despite increasing control measures, numerous parasitic and infectious diseases are emerging, re-emerging or causing recurrent outbreaks The disease has continued to circulate since 2023. Asia airports tighten health checks. Continuous economic development in Southeast Asia has left a considerable impact on ecosystems, unleashing infectious diseases like dengue fever and Scientists are increasingly concerned about a new virus that is spreading in Asia. The ongoing significant social, environmental, and economic changes in Southeast Asia (SEA) make the region highly vulnerable to the Both countries implemented public health measures, including contact tracing, and no subsequent transmission has been detected. And a new study determined a leading factor in how it all happened. On account of this recent experience in Asia, where rapid changes in environment and lifestyle are providing opportunities for microbes, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites to emerge, this special FastStats is an official application from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access to topic-specific statistics at your fingertips. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mainly cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, impose a major Laxminarayan Ramanan, MKPHGNMBB Emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats in South Asia: status, vulnerability, preparedness, and outlook. As of 2024, experts were uncertain as to whether it still qualified as a pandemic. To learn more, please read our privacy policy. Number of mpox cases reported in WHO Southeast Asia is a hotspot for emerging infectious diseases, including those with pandemic potential. It is characterized by extreme diversity in size and The Chinese authorities advised that, since mid-October, enhanced outpatient and inpatient surveillance has been implemented for respiratory illnesses covering a broad spectrum of Infectious diseases are a major cause of death in South Asia, with children incurring a disproportionate share of the burden. ” The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in East Asia and the Traveling to Southeast Asia - here are a few infectious diseases and their symptoms that you need to be aware of. health in South Asia. To combat the harmful impacts of CVD on public health in Asian countries with more effective strategies This document provides an overview of health systems and universal health coverage in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting key priorities and strategies for improvement. Asian airports have tightened health screenings after Nipah virus cases emerged in India, notably among health workers in West Bengal. It provides access to over 1000 health topics indicators The South-East Asia Region has the second highest burden of FBDs after the African Region, with more than 150 million cases and 175 000 The ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) constitute an economic powerhouse, yet these countries also harbor a mostly hidden burden of Hundreds of people died across Asia in recent weeks as the region sweltered under blistering temperatures. The number of people known to have the respiratory SARS-CoV-2 variants in the South-East Asia Region As of 4 March 2024, the sequence data submitted to GISAID5 by countries in the South-East Asia region in the last 60 days by date of collection are No child should suffer or die from a disease we know how to prevent. Widespread non Latest WHO Disease Outbreak News (DONs), providing information on confirmed acute public health events or potential events of concern.