The end of the year 2024 is near, and the whole world is busy preparing to welcome the new year. It is time to take a look back at the significant events and health crises of the past year. 2024 reminded us how important and challenging health issues can be. This year, several serious diseases have wreaked havoc around the world, affecting millions of people, and placing enormous pressure on health systems. Let us discuss in detail the diseases that affected 2024.

1. XBB variant of Covid-19

Corona virus was once again in the headlines in 2024. Its new variant, XBB, caused a worldwide stir due to its ability to spread rapidly.

• Effect: The XBB variant challenged the effectiveness of the vaccine and killed many people.
• Who was influenced the most?
  • The risk of infection was seen to be higher in children and the elderly.
  • Its symptoms were more severe and complex than before.
• important facts,
  This variant was not only spreading rapidly, but was also forcing health experts to adopt new strategies.

2. Monkeypox

Monkeypox poses another major global health crisis in 2024.

• Case and mortality rate,
  • As of 12 June 2024, 97,281 cases were confirmed.
  • 208 people had died due to this.
• scope of influence,
  • This disease spread from many countries in Africa to Europe and Asia.
  • WHO declared it an epidemic.
• symptoms,
  Fever, fatigue, and painful skin rashes were the main symptoms of this disease.

3. Dengue outbreak

Dengue caused havoc in many Asian and South American countries in 2024.

• infection figures,
  • As of 30 April 2024, more than 7.6 million cases were reported.
  • More than 3000 deaths occurred.
• seasonal effects,
  • The increase in the number of mosquitoes during the rainy season made the disease more deadly.
• affected area,
  Asia, South America and Africa.

4. Nipah virus outbreak

The Nipah virus outbreak in the southern Indian state of Kerala emerged as a major health concern in 2024.

• source of infection,
  • This virus is spread by bats and pigs.
  • It spreads rapidly from one person to another.
• Result,
  • Many people have died in Kerala.
  • This put great pressure on the state's health system.
• symptoms,
  Its main symptoms are fever, headache, difficulty in breathing, and in severe cases, brain swelling.