With all eyes and minds on the election, other news and resources in migrant health may have slipped through the cracks. Here are five things that you may have missed, recommended by Migrant Clinicians Network staff.

Del forwarded on PAHO’s latest newsletter, which included their regular update on dengue in the Americas. Cumulative incidence is up to 1,272 per 100,000 people. “This represents an increase of 209% compared to the same period in 2023 and 387% compared to the average of the last five years.” Dengue Epidemiological Situation in the Region of the Americas

Mónica sent around this Associated Press piece by JoNel Aleccia. MCN continues to be concerned as H5N1 spreads among dairy workers. CDC Calls for Expanded testing for bird flu after Blood Tests Reveal More Farmworker Infections

Del and Mónica discussed this new WHO report, which says “8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995. This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022, placing TB again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19.” Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer

Del also shared this fact sheet from the Children's Defense Fund on the newly enacted Texas executive order, with background, impact, and next steps. Texas Hospitals Required to Ask About Immigration Status

Weekly Win: It is very difficult for uninsured individuals to find specialty care -- that's why Migrant Clinicians Network offers Specialty Care Access Network (SCAN), for migrant and asylum-seeking children with specialty care needs. So, it's great to see a fellow organization with similar goals – this organization, Operation Access, focuses on Northern California. A Local Uninsured Farmworker Received a Free Procedure

Bonus Resource: Deep breaths! As you head into the weekend, make sure you take time to care of yourself. Remember that small steps toward self-care can greatly enhance your resilience and capacity to care for and help others. Here's Witness to Witness's new guide with some recommendations. Post-Election Self-Care Guide

Have a safe and healthy weekend!