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.

Bundibugyo virus disease, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan

Fri May 22nd 2026      9 reports (1 new)

- Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak: Updates on case numbers, vaccines and therapeutics, and response activities

Brucellosis, USA

Fri May 22nd 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- Brucella melitensis cluster of human cases linked to imported, unpasteurized cheese in South Los Angeles County, USA

Measles, Bangladesh

Fri May 22nd 2026      7 reports (1 new)

- Suspected measles cases in Bangladesh increase to 60 540, with 499 suspected deaths across all 64 districts

Avian influenza, global

Fri May 22nd 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Avian influenza: WOAH adopts revised biosecurity standards targeting live bird market supply chains

Announcements: Policy developments and strategic initiatives

Fri May 22nd 2026      13 reports (1 new)

- WOAH launches PREVENT Forum to address critical gaps in animal disease vaccination and prevention