Mortality rate for rabies among cases reported in Africa and Asia nears 100%; Public urged to get rabies shots prior to visiting high-risk areas

Taiwan CDC updates Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) incidence in Taiwan

One case of brucellosis confirmed in citizen returning from North Africa; Taiwan CDC advises people traveling abroad to avoid animal contact and unpasteurized dairy products and to seek immediate medical attention when unwell

Taiwan CDC announces first imported cholera case for 2011; Travelers urged to pay attention to dietary hygiene

Taiwan CDC tests activation of Infectious Disease Prevention Center to strength response capabilities and preparations.

Outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in humans reported in Southeast Asian countries; Taiwan CDC urges public to avoid contact with birds and take precautions against infection when traveling to Southeast Asia

2011 World Health Day "Combat Drug Resistance, Taiwan Public Health Forum"

“2011 First Dengue Fever Coordination Meeting” concludes this year’s control efforts should focus on reducing number of containers and elimination of vector breeding sites

Dengue season about to begin in Southeast Asia, travelers advised to take precautions

Taiwan CDC updates Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) incidence in Taiwan and announces two new highly probable cases of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD)