Robert Herriman

Outbreak News Radio

Health EN ↓ 545 episodes

Interviews with expert guests on issues of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.

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Robert Herriman

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Yellow fever in Venezuela, prompts travel advisory 21.03.2026

In this news report, I look at the situation with yellow fever in Venezuela.

Mexico measles outbreak tops 7,500 cases in 2026 to date 21.03.2026

In this news report, I give an update on the large measles outbreak in Mexico.

New Mexico news: Hantavirus and animal plague 14.03.2026

In this news report, I look at the state of New Mexico who reported the first hantavirus case and animal plague case of 2026 this week.

Ringworm STD cases rise in Minnesota 28.02.2026

On today's news report, I discuss the increase in Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) infections, that can be spread through sex, in Minnesota.

Singapore reports increase in measles, steps up public health measures 21.02.2026

In this news report, I look at the measles situation in Singapore and the public health measures they are taking.

Chicago reports meningococcal disease increase 19.02.2026

In this news report, I look at the increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases reported in Chicago.

Chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia 15.02.2026

In this short news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia, which prompted the CDC to issue a travel notice.

Brazil to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue 14.02.2026

In this news report, I look at what the Brazil Ministry of Health is doing to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue fever, using their homegrown vaccine.

Chikungunya outbreaks: Suriname and Seychelles 14.02.2026

In this news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname and Seychelles.

Texas: Preventing screwworm 07.02.2026

In this news report, I look at the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation in Central America and Mexico and the efforts being made by the state of Texas and the US government to prevent its spread into the United States.

Mexico measles 2025- January 2026 01.02.2026

In this newscast, I look at the measles confirmed cases and deaths in Mexico since the beginning of 2025.

Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak 31.01.2026

The Ethiopian government has declared the end to the its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on Monday. The completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days.

Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication 31.01.2026

In this newscast, I go over the recent encouraging news from the Carter Center concerning global Guinea Worm disease.

Florida reports 1st local transmission of chikungunya of 2025 24.01.2026

In this newscast, I report on the first locally-transmitted chikungunya case in the state of Florida in 2025 in Miami-Dade County.

Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary 12.01.2026

In this newscast, I look at Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) following a Facebook post I did about a outbreak among homeless people in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Japan tops 13,000 syphilis cases for the 4th consecutive year 04.01.2026

In this newscast, I report on the latest data on syphilis in Japan in 2025.

Hantavirus reported in 8 countries in the Americas in 2025 03.01.2026

In this newscast, I look at the recent PAHO numbers concerning hantavirus in the Western Hemisphere.

Chikungunya across the globe 2025 01.01.2026

In this newscast, I look at the global chikungunya situation in 2025. I also discuss transmission, symptoms and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease.

Chikungunya in Cuba 28.12.2025

In this newscast, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Cuba.

Nipah virus in the News: Bangladesh 2025, Oxford vaccine candidate 28.12.2025

In this newscast, I look at the end of year Nipah virus situation in Bangladesh and the latest developments with the University of Oxford's Nipah virus vaccine candidate.

Salmonella outbreak in the US, possibly linked to raw oysters 26.12.2025

In this newscast, I look at the multistate salmonella outbreak possibly linked to raw oysters.

Chicago: Dog rabies and Mpox Clade I 26.12.2025

In this newscast, I report on two recent stories coming out of Chicago- the first dog rabies case in decades and the first mpox clade I case.

Measles: A Public Health Wake-up call in the US 21.12.2025

The CDC has reported nearly 2000 measles cases to date in 2025, a number we haven't seen since 1992. Next month, the US faces a critical deadline where we have to prove that we have stopped measles transmission, if not, we could lose our elimination status, something we have maintained for a quarter century. Is it too late? My guest today says losing elimination status isn't inevitable. Joining me...

Africa outbreaks: Ebola in the DRC, Marburg in Ethiopia 06.12.2025

On this podcast, I look at the recently declared over Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the current Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. Watch the video version

Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia 15.11.2025

In this news report, I discuss the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia. Watch the video version

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