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.

Hantavirus, international waters

Thu May 7th 2026      6 reports (1 new)

- Follow-up on hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel: Confirmed cases increase to five as multiple countries place returning cruise passengers under observation

Bovine tuberculosis, USA

Thu May 7th 2026      2 reports (1 new)

- Bovine tuberculosis detected in a cattle herd outside the established Modified Accredited Zone in Iosco County, Michigan, USA

Hepatitis C, Pakistan

Thu May 7th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Pakistan considered one of the largest contributors to the global HCV burden, with nearly 9 million estimated cases; national strategy aims to achieve WHO 2030 elimination targets

Meningitis, Nigeria

Thu May 7th 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Request for information (RFI): Meningitis outbreak in Sokoto State, Nigeria, with at least 34 deaths and approximately 254 suspected cases across nine local government areas. RFI on pathogen identification

Leptospirosis, French Polynesia

Thu May 7th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- High early‑year leptospirosis activity reported in French Polynesia during the 2026 rainy season, with severe outcomes

Campylobacteriosis, Belgium

Thu May 7th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Request for information (RFI): Suspected Campylobacter infections among professional cyclists associated with environmental exposure during a race. RFI on pathogen confirmation