This digest highlights the latest events and signals submitted to the BEACON platform—a global system for tracking and analyzing emerging biological threats. Stay informed with real-time updates from around the world, curated to help you monitor developments affecting human, animal, and environmental health.

Measles, Cameroon

Fri Sep 25th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Cameroon reports 9660 measles cases across 113 districts as national vaccination campaign is postponed to October 2026

Diphtheria, Nigeria

Fri Sep 25th 2026      6 reports (1 new)

- Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria reaches 16 997 cases and 596 deaths through August, with Plateau reporting 469 suspected cases in September

Mpox, Angola

Fri Sep 25th 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- Angola reports 19 new mpox cases across eight provinces in 24 hours, bringing active cases to 107

Anthrax, Bangladesh

Fri Sep 25th 2026      5 reports (1 new)

- Bangladesh reports 37 suspected human anthrax cases in Rangpur Division, with anthrax bacteria detected in cow meat samples

Anthrax, Zambia

Fri Sep 25th 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- Anthrax outbreak in Mpika District, Muchinga Province, Zambia; 21 human cases and wildlife deaths prompt livestock vaccination response