The emergence of infectious disease outbreaks is the result of complex dynamics influenced both by environmental conditions conducive to the development and spread of infectious agents...

Whether microbiological or chemical, the sources of contamination in the water supply are varied and can have an impact on public health.

Whether caused by natural sources or human activity, water pollution can be microbiological (bacterial, viral, or parasitic) or chemical

Water pollution can lead to infectious diseases (gastroenteritis, viral hepatitis, Legionnaires' disease) or illnesses caused by chemical pollution

Understanding the risks associated with water resources, treating water to ensure its quality before distribution, and assessing health risks can help reduce the risks associated with water pollution

Key Points In the Indian Ocean region, the number of emergency department visits for asthma among children under 15, as well as their share of total activity, are declining (30 visits...

Summary In Week 42 (October 18–24, 2021), total activity at SOS Médecins clinics increased among children under 2 years of age (+8%, or +612 visits) and adults aged 75 and older (+6%,...

Key Points Nationally, the number of cases across all age groups returned to within the usual range of fluctuation in weeks 37 through 41. The number of deaths among those aged 65–84...