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.

Marine toxin poisoning, Australia

Sat May 2nd 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Ciguatera poisoning cases reported in Cassowary Coast, Queensland, Australia, linked to consumption of large reef fish

Measles, Guatemala

Sat May 2nd 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Measles cases in Guatemala decline amid national vaccination campaign

Mpox, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sat May 2nd 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- 30 mpox cases reported at Dilala Central Prison in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, DRC

Dermatophilosis, Spain and France

Sat May 2nd 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Suspected sexual transmission of dermatophilosis reported in Spain and France, 2025–2026

African swine fever, Spain

Sat May 2nd 2026      21 reports (1 new)

- African swine fever in wild boar: 48 outbreaks and 297 cases across 12 municipalities in Catalonia, Spain; restricted zones expanded