Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations
On Oct. 14, 2025, Japan’s health authorities have declared an influenza epidemic, with thousands of people infected with…
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A seventh case of HIV cure reported
On Jul. 25, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced during the 25th International AIDS Conference, being held…
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Abbott announced discovery of a new strain of HIV
On Nov. 6, 2019, Abbott announced that a team of its scientists identified a new subtype of the…
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HIV research cleared name of ‘Patient Zero,’ Gaetan Dugas
On Oct, 26, 2016, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona and University of Cambridge in…
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U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was established
On Jan. 26, 2003, President George W. Bush, in his State of the Union Address, announced the Emergency…
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The last cases of wild type 1 poliovirus occurred in the U.S.
On Jul. 27, 1979, the last cases of wild type 1 poliovirus occurred in the U.S. among unvaccinated…
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January brought an Increase in influenza Epidemic in Philadelphia
Jan. 1, 1919, brought an increase in the influenza epidemic in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. With the disease having…
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Detroit Health Commissioner prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit to curb spread of influenza
On Oct. 17, 1918, Detroit Health Commissioner James Inches prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit, to try…
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Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic began
By Oct. 14, 1918, Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic…
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Over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas
By Oct. 9, 1918, over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas. Later that day, Mayor…
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The first influenza death in Denver was recorded
On Sep. 27, 1918, a young Denver University student named Blanche Kennedy, died of pneumonia a few days…
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Massachusetts Governor issued a proclamation of epidemic assistance and closure of schools and gatherings
On Sept. 24, 1918, Massachusetts Governor Samuel W. McCall held a conference call with state health and safety…
