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, Guatemala

Sat Jun 13th 2026      6 reports (1 new)

- Measles cases in Guatemala increase to 16 840, with 22 deaths; vaccination campaign expanding

Avian influenza, Hong Kong

Sat Jun 13th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Autochthonous influenza A(H9) case reported in a toddler in Hong Kong; probable indirect contact with poultry-contaminated surfaces

Nipah virus disease, India

Sat Jun 13th 2026      15 reports (1 new)

- Nipah virus patient in Kerala, India, remains on ventilator support; 87 contacts under surveillance; no secondary cases detected

Hand, foot and mouth disease, Japan

Sat Jun 13th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Early upsurge of hand, foot, and mouth disease reported across multiple prefectures in Japan

Shigellosis, India

Sat Jun 13th 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Shigellosis cluster in Wayanad, Kerala, India: School-associated cases, contaminated well water, and district-level detections

Dengue, Taiwan

Sat Jun 13th 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- Dengue cluster reported at a hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; five inpatient cases and ongoing source investigation