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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 7 MIN

Understanding Hantavirus: Risks, prevention, and the role of communities in outbreak response

from IFRC Weekly News

In this episode, we explore hantavirus, rare but potentially serious disease transmitted primarily through contact with infected rodents. Public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nicol joins IFRC News to explain how hantaviruses spread, why cases remain uncommon, and what symptoms and risks people should be aware of across different regions of the world.

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