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WIRED
8 minutes ago
- Health
- WIRED
Measles Cases Are Soaring in Mexico
Jul 31, 2025 6:58 AM The disease has claimed the lives of 12 people in the country this year, with the virus continuing to spread rapidly. A child receives a measles vaccine in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on July 18, 2025. Photograph: JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images The spread of measles is showing no signs of slowing down in Mexico. Between July 21 and 25, the country's number of confirmed infections in 2025 rose from 3,553 to 3,730, an increase of 197 in only four days, according to the Ministry of Health. Experts and health officials in Mexico have warned that the virus's speed of transmission appears to be increasing. So far, the outbreak has claimed the lives of 12 people: 11 in the state of Chihuahua—which borders Texas to the north, the epicenter of the US's measles outbreak—with one more death in the neighboring state of Sonora to the west. Mexican health authorities have called on all health care providers to reinforce surveillance and prevention measures to contain the spread of the virus. Children between zero and four years of age continue to be the population most affected, with 838 infections—an incidence of 8.05 cases per 100,000 children. People aged between 25 and 29 also account for a large number of infections—512 cases—while there have been 419 cases among those between 30 and 34 years old. The latest bulletin issued by Mexico's National Epidemiological Surveillance System, SINAVE, points out that infections have been concentrated in Chihuahua. The border state has reported 3,490 cases, which represents 93 percent of the total for the country. So far, a total of 7,086 probable cases have been counted, in 82 municipalities across 20 states of the country. In view of the seriousness of the outbreak, the government of Chihuahua has activated what it is calling the 'Juarez Shield Strategy.' The initiative includes a massive free vaccination campaign for those between six months and 49 years of age. Over the last week, state health authorities have vaccinated around 42,000 people against measles. The Ministry of Health has also launched its 'Rapid Response Plan for the Interruption of the Measles Outbreak,' a multi-part initiative that aims, among other things, to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and laboratory diagnosis to speed up the identification and containment of cases. The plan also proposes establishing controls in clinics and out in the community to break the chain of transmission, which includes isolating probable and confirmed cases in health care settings. Measles Resurgence Is a Global Problem Measles is one of the world's most contagious viral diseases. It spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids or by airborne transmission. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus can remain active in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. An infected person can infect up to nine out of 10 unvaccinated close contacts, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. Anyone unvaccinated can contract the disease, although it is most common in children. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash that spreads over the body. The incubation period is 10 to 14 days, and the illness lasts between four and seven days. Complications of measles affect a small minority of patients, but they can be deadly, and are the main cause of mortality following an infection. They can include blindness, encephalitis, severe diarrhea, dehydration, ear infections, and pneumonia. Complications are especially dangerous for children under five, adults over 30, and patients with malnutrition or weakened immune systems. In addition, according to the WHO, the virus weakens the immune system, leaving patients vulnerable to other infections. There is no specific treatment for measles, so mass vaccination is the best prevention strategy. But following successful elimination strategies in many parts of the world, including the US, the virus has resurfaced in some of these places in recent years due to declining vaccination rates. In 2023, the WHO recorded 10.3 million cases globally, representing a year-on-year increase of 20 percent. Until recently, most infections were concentrated in Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Pacific. However, the disease has begun to gain ground in the Americas, with outbreaks raising alarm bells in the United States, Canada, and Argentina. This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Humanitarian aid starts to enter Gaza
Humanitarian aid was airdropped and driven into parts of Gaza on Sunday in response to the worsening hunger crisis in the territory. Israel said it would halt military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and establish new aid corridors.
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
DA earmarks P495.4M in farm inputs for storm-hit farmers
File photo shows Philippine Coast Guard members assisting 151 residents on Friday, July 18, 2025, as they evacuate following flooding due to Tropical Storm Crising in Ilog, Negros The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it has allocated nearly half-a-billion pesos in agricultural inputs such as rice, corn, and vegetable seeds to help farmers in regions affected by Tropical Storm Crising which enhanced the Southwest Monsoon or 'Habagat.' In a statement, the DA said it earmarked P495.4 million in farm inputs for farmers in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B and VI. Agriculture Undersecretary for Operations and officer-in-charge Roger Navarro said that additional support, including Quick Response Funds for rehabilitation, Survival and Recovery Loans, and indemnification through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), 'will also be made immediately available to affected farmers and fisherfolk.' Preliminary damage estimates from the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRMOC) show that the combined impact of Crising and Habagat has caused P134.7 million in losses in rice, corn, cassava, high value crops, fisheries, livestock and poultry. Affected areas span 8,035 hectares while affected farmers and fisherfolk number 6,377. These numbers, however, are still under validation, according to the DA. 'These figures are still subject to change as we continue to assess the situation on the ground,' said Navarro. The DA said it is in collaboration with other government agencies to closely monitor the crisis situation to mitigate disruptions in the food supply chain, particularly for highland vegetables. 'We are keeping a close watch to prevent significant price increases on key agricultural commodities,' said Navarro. Meanwhile, the National Food Authority (NFA) is ready to release rice stocks to support local government units and national disaster relief efforts, according to the DA. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Business Wire
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gibbs Mura Announces a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR); CAPR Investors Urged to Contact Award-Winning Firm, Gibbs Mura
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gibbs Mura announces that a class action lawsuit was filed against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Capricor securities between October 9, 2024 and July 10, 2025. Shares of Capricor plunged over 30% in intraday trading on Friday, July 11, 2025, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected the company's Biologics License Application for its lead cell therapy candidate, Deramiocel, claiming that the application 'does not meet the statutory requirement for substantial evidence of effectiveness' and lacks 'certain outstanding items.' Gibbs Mura encourages investors to contact us about their legal rights and options in the Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) Securities Class Action Lawsuit. What Should Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Investors Do? If you invested in Capricor, visit our Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit webpage or call us at (888) 410-2925 to get more information about how you may be able to recover your losses. The lawsuit concerns whether Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. has violated federal securities laws by providing false or misleading statements to investors. What is the Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR) Lawsuit About? On July 11, 2025, Capricor Therapeutics announced that the FDA rejected the company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for its cell therapy candidate, Deramiocel, citing that the application 'does not meet the statutory requirement for substantial evidence of effectiveness' and lacks 'certain outstanding items.' The FDA's Complete Response Letter specified that the deficiencies were in the BLA's Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls section, and emphasized a need for additional clinical data. Following this news, shares of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. plunged over 30% in intraday trading on July 11, 2025, causing harm to investors. Previously, on May 5, 2025, Capricor announced that the FDA 'confirmed its intent to hold an advisory committee meeting' following the completion of a mid-cycle review meeting for the company's BLA for Deramiocel. Following the announcement, Capricor's stock fell over 29% on May 6, 2025. Then, on June 20, 2025, STAT reported that the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research canceled the advisory committee meeting regarding Deramiocel, due to being 'skeptical of the treatment.' In the wake of the report, Capricor's stock fell over 30% on June 20, 2025. About Gibbs Mura Gibbs Mura represents investors nationwide in securities litigation. The firm has recovered over a billion dollars for its clients against some of the world's largest corporations, and our attorneys have received numerous honors for their work, including 'Best Lawyers in America,' 'Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,' 'California Lawyer Attorney of the Year,' 'Class Action Practice Group of the Year,' 'Consumer Protection MVP,' and 'Top Women Lawyers in California.' This press release may constitute Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
India Today
21-07-2025
- General
- India Today
'Feed them at home?' That one line has dog lovers fuming and why
A simple question - "Why don't you feed them at home?" - posed by the Supreme Court during a recent hearing has reignited an already simmering debate: Should stray dogs be fed in public spaces, or does this practice create more chaos than compassion?For dog lovers and feeders, the remark stings. While this was just an observation and not a ruling, many fear that such statements coming from the country's highest court could further deepen the existing fault lines between the animal lovers and those who perceive the strays as a isn't the problem. The system isadvertisementHarshitha Reddy, organiser of PETEX India, says the real issue is not people feeding dogs, but the systemic failure in neutering and vaccinating them. 'There's a widespread misunderstanding that feeding strays leads to their population growing. That's just not true. What's actually fuelling the increase is the lack of active spaying and neutering by civic bodies,' she says. She points out that even in cities like Bengaluru, civic authorities have gone so far as to allocate budgets, Rs 2.88 crore in this case, for feeding strays, recognising the need for compassion alongside why does feeding strays continue to be such a flashpoint?'Because for someone who's not familiar with dog behaviour, it's easy to be swayed by fear,' Reddy says. 'One attack video can override the dozens of peaceful interactions that go unnoticed.'She adds that the media and civic authorities both have a role in spreading awareness about what to do, what not to do, and why sterilisation is key. 'This isn't just an animal issue. It's a civic issue. NGOs are willing to help, but they need consistent support. The load can't be carried by animal lovers alone.'A remark, a ripple effectMeet Ashar, legal advisor and director of Cruelty Response at PETA India, stresses that the Supreme Court's recent 'feed them at home' statement wasn't part of any binding judgment. 'It was an oral remark, not a direction, not an order,' he worries, however, about the unintended impact. 'Even an offhand comment can embolden those who are already hostile towards animals. It gives them a sense of validation, 'See, even the Supreme Court said it.' That's dangerous.'But Ashar is also hopeful. 'The same Supreme Court has, on record, protected the rights of feeders. In 2022, it stayed a Bombay High Court order that penalised public feeding, clearly stating that adoption doesn't mean strays must be taken home. Feeding them in designated spots is the settled position.'He points to amendments made in the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, which inserted Rule 20, officially recognising the role of feeders in helping sterilise and vaccinate dogs. 'Feeding helps humanise the dogs. Only when they're friendly can they be safely caught, neutered, and vaccinated. That's how we control population and keep rabies in check.'Beyond dog vs humanAt the heart of the issue lies a deeper question: Are we framing the debate fairly?After speaking to numerous people who have a fear of dogs, their anxiety often stems from just one thing: they may bite us, harm us, or even maul time there's a video of a dog mauling a man or child, or worse, killing someone, the debate reignites: Do these strays even deserve a place in society?And to be honest, their concerns are, to some extent, what we often forget to ask is whether the behaviour was a repercussion—was it triggered by something the victim did, or perhaps rooted in past trauma? Because, believe it or not, animals have their fair share of trauma too.'Every time there's an attack, we speak about dangerous dogs. But we rarely talk about how dogs are treated, abused, run over, left to starve,' Reddy points out. 'There's a double standard there.'advertisementAshar echoes that sentiment. 'Imagine going hungry, being kicked, and then being expected to stay friendly. No living being reacts well to mistreatment.'Both of them agree that solving this issue requires collective effort. Not just dog lovers. Not just haters. But civic bodies, RWAs, NGOs, the media, and most importantly, the next?On July 23, when the matter is taken up again in court, the petitioner's lawyer will have the opportunity to present the other side of the story. A chance to shift the conversation from "Who's feeding whom?" to "How can we manage this humanely and effectively?"Because at the end of the day, this isn't about dogs vs humans. It's about coexistence, and the kind of society we want to build.- EndsTrending Reel
