Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst dengue outbreak in the country’s history, with over 100,000 confirmed cases.

This outbreak has occurred less than a year after Sri Lanka defeated another mosquito-borne disease. In 2016, the World Health Organization officially certified that Sri Lanka had eradicated malaria.

Sri Lanka’s success is credited to a variety of steps from the government and people. The country eliminated the mosquitoes carrying dengue while increasing surveillance of the parasite and use of mobile clinics.

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Many people are forced to travel for business. They have to spend days or weeks on end in different parts of the world and only make plans to work.

But, why just leave it at that?

The newest trend in the travel world is largely being taken up by millennials who want to do more than conduct business when on the road for work. Instead, people have been taking advantages of business trips to explore new places, sometimes extending their stays for a long weekend. It’s a win-win: individuals get to see new places, without using a weeks-worth of vacation days or emptying their bank account.

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Despite being a much older disease, cholera doesn’t get the same press as Zika or Ebola.

And yet, cholera outbreaks are currently far more of a problem around the world. From Haiti to Yemen to Kenya, the world is in the midst of an increase in cholera.

The intestinal infection spreads via tainted water and food. While it doesn’t always produce symptoms, cholera can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. Without treatment, cholera can become severe and victims are at risk of dying within hours. According to the Center for Disease Control, ten percent of cholera cases can become severe and deadly.

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Today, vacations aren’t only about experiencing things in the moment. They’re about taking those experiences and documenting them.

You can relive those unforgettable moments and revisit favorite places from all around the world. It’s about telling stories and capturing destinations in photographs to share with the world.

Thanks to social media, it’s become more and more important for travelers to share their experiences with friends and followers. But, just because you go to a gorgeous place, doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get a great photo.

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Time and time again, when the world has faced its most dangerous epidemics, its hero has come in the form of a needle and a vial.

From polio to measles to smallpox, countless scientists and researchers have found the solution. The CDC estimates that, among children born in the last 20 years, vaccines will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths.

Developing, testing and rolling out a new vaccination is no easy task. This lengthy and complex process is often frustrating in the midst of an epidemic. Pressure mounts when a vaccine is needed right at the moment, rather than sometime in the future.

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