Health Alerts and Tributes

This chapter addresses the resurgence of yellow fever in Colombia and the urgent vaccination needs for travelers heading to high-risk areas, underscoring the alarming rise in mortality rates. It also includes a tribute to the late Philippine actress Nora Onor, honoring her impactful legacy, before shifting focus to public health initiatives against tick-borne encephalitis in Sweden and a unique dental procedure performed on a sloth. Through these narratives, the chapter highlights significant public health challenges and celebrates cultural figures.