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Last update: 44 minutes agoHantavirus Alert in Africa: Africa CDC and WHO are tightening cross-border surveillance after the MV Hondius outbreak, with experts warning many countries can’t rapidly confirm hantavirus because they lack reagents and testing kits; the overall public health risk is still judged low, but the incident is a stress test for preparedness as the ship’s route included Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. Cruise Outbreak Fallout: WHO reports 11 cases linked to the Andes strain, including three deaths, and continues monitoring repatriated passengers in multiple countries. World Cup Travel Shake-Up: The Trump administration is waiving up to $15,000 visa bond fees for ticket-holding fans from World Cup-qualified African nations including Cape Verde, after criticism that the bond policy was harming the tournament’s global image. Heat Meets Health: Separate coverage flags that rising temperatures could worsen health risks during major events, adding pressure to public health planning.
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