Microcephaly in Brazil
As of 17 November 2015, the Ministry of Health in Brazil has reported an unusual increase in cases of microcephaly in north-eastern Brazil. Investigations, including clinical, laboratory and ultrasound...
View ArticleMicrocephaly in French Polynesia
As of 25 November 2015, there have been 17 cases of central nervous system malformations in foetuses and newborns reported during 2014-2015, coinciding with the Zika outbreaks on the French Polynesian...
View ArticleWorld Health Organization announces a Public Health Emergency of...
On 1 February 2016 the WHO advised that the recent cluster of microcephaly cases and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations reported in Brazil, constitutes a Public...
View ArticleTwo new Zika resources available
Two new Zika virus (ZIKV) resources have recently been added to our website: An algorithm for ZIKV showing advice for pregnant women, those planning pregnancy and their partners (see below) Also as...
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