Rappler's latest stories on microcephaly
A year on, mothers of Brazil's zika babies struggle
Thousands of parents are struggling as they learn to care for brain damaged babies
Zika babies can develop microcephaly in first year
The latest study shows the first laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection in the womb leading to microcephaly developing after birth
Zika no longer a world public health emergency – WHO
The Zika virus remains a highly significant and long term problem but it is not any more a public health emergency of international concern says a World Health Organization official
First Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly – ministry
The World Health Organization has earlier said any confirmed cases in Thailand would be the first identified in Southeast Asia
Monkey discovery boosts Zika drug quest – study
While the animal never developed symptoms the brain of its fetus stopped growing – the first time this was observed in a lab animal researchers write in the journal Nature Medicine
Tens of thousands of babies may be born with Zika disorders – study
Mathematical projections suggest about 93 4 million people may catch the virus – including some 1 65 million pregnant women – before the epidemic fizzles out a team reports in the journal Nature Microbiology
Zika crisis fueled by 'massive policy failure' – WHO chief
The World Health Organization s Margaret Chan also warns that failure to provide universal access to sexual and family planning services has exacerbated the crisis
Puerto Rico declares first case of Zika-related microcephaly
Puerto Rico says it has counted 925 cases of Zika so far 18 of which involve pregnant women
Mice experiments show how Zika invades placenta, fetus
The studies illustrate how the virus could invade the brain of a developing fetus and trigger complications
Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika in Colombia since October
Mosquito borne Zika is present in 130 countries and recent studies have shown it can also be transmitted sexually between human carriers
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Brazil confirms 907 Zika-linked microcephaly cases
Health officials are still working on 4 293 suspicious cases
WHO experts in Cape Verde to monitor Zika, microcephaly case
The WHO has dispatched a team of epidemiologists maternal health specialists and communication staff at the request of the government
Birth defect risk 1-in-100 for Zika-infected pregnant women – study
The statistical analysis of a Zika outbreak in French Polynesia in 2013 14 that spread to 2 3 of the population is the most rigorous attempt yet to quantify the risk of microcephaly
Report suspected Zika virus cases within 24 hours – DOH
The DOH places the Zika virus under the Category 1 classification on the Philippine integrated disease surveillance and response system
Colombia reports more than 47,700 Zika cases
Health authorities project that more than 600 000 people will be infected with the Zika virus this year in Colombia
Experiments show link between Zika and fetal brain damage
The findings are the first concrete evidence of a link between the mosquito borne virus and microcephaly which until now had been circumstantial
Cuba reports first case of Zika
The first Zika patient in Cuba is a 28 year old female doctor from Venezuela
Colombia reports almost 43,000 Zika cases
More than 7 000 of those infected are pregnant
US details cases of 9 pregnant women with Zika virus
Health officials say two of the women miscarried and two elected to terminate their pregnancies
Colombia reports 37,000 Zika cases, over 6,300 in pregnant women
Health authorities project that more than 600 000 people will be infected with the Zika virus this year in Colombia
Mexican woman with Zika gives birth to healthy child
Despite the virus being linked to a birth defect causing infants to be born with abnormally small heads the woman gave birth to a clinically healthy 6 pound boy
Growing evidence linking Zika to microcephaly – WHO
We are still dealing with a very much evolving situation says Bruce Aylward WHO chief on outbreaks and health emergencies
Pope Francis on Zika: Contraception a lesser evil
The pontiff says abortion is a crime but adds that avoiding a pregnancy is not an absolute evil
WHO launches $56 million Zika response plan
The UN s health agency says it needed 25 million to fund its own response plan while an additional 31 million would support the work of key partners
CAAP alerts airport authorities over Zika virus
Philippine aviation authorities recommend the disinfection of aircraft to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes that carry the virus
US says increased Zika border screening ineffective
Most people who are infected with Zika are asymptomatic and therefore could not be identified during the screening process says the Department of Homeland Security
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WHO sounds Zika blood warning as Europe sees first pregnancy case
The mosquito borne virus spreads to 26 countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean and health authorities warn it could infect up to 4 million people on the continent and spread worldwide
Spain reports first known European case of Zika-infected pregnant woman
Spain s health ministry seeks to ease concerns pointing out that all 7 patients caught the disease abroad
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South America holds crisis meeting as Zika 'nightmare' spreads
Ministers from 14 countries held talks in Uruguay to plot their response to the growing crisis with fears the virus could spread worldwide
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Zika virus: US reports sexually transmitted case
UPDATED The case in Texas fuels fears over the rapid spread of the disease blamed for a surge in the number of brain damaged babies
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Colombia reports over 2,000 Zika cases in pregnant women
The latest numbers make Colombia the second most affected country in the region after Brazil
Palace cautions public on Zika virus
The health department also advises pregnant mothers to postpone their plans to travel to the Americas where the virus is spreading rapidly especially if the trip is not urgent
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Microcephaly: What is happening to the babies?
Experts explain the consequences of the microcephaly on unborn babies– as well as the Zika virus potential links to the birth defect
Zika virus 'spreading explosively' – WHO
3rd UPDATE WHO chief Margaret Chan calls for an emergency meeting on February 1 on the outbreak of the virus which is blamed for the birth defect microcephaly
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