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Syphilis outbreak in Hungary

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Hungary faces syphilis outbreak causing fetal and neonatal deaths

Hungary is experiencing a syphilis outbreak that has led to significant fetal and neonatal deaths. Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs reported that 100 congenital syphilis cases were recorded by late August 2026. This follows

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School meal illness outbreak in Hungary

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Nébih identifies fecal contamination in school meals after children hospitalized

In late September 2026, multiple children in Budapest and Maglód were hospitalized with vomiting and diarrhea. Parents suspected food poisoning after students consumed chickpea soup and spaghetti provided by a specific c