August 28, 2024

Post-Pandemic Resurgence: Infectious Diseases Making a Comeback

hile the world focused on COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, many other infectious diseases faded into the background. With limited person-to-person contact, the spread of infections decreased, and no major outbreaks other than COVID-19 occurred to disrupt global health systems. However, 2022 saw the emergence of new diseases, such as mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), and the resurgence of diseases like measles and polio in regions where they were once considered eradicated.

Curious about which diseases resurfaced in 2022? Explore this gallery for a comprehensive look at the significant diseases that made their comeback or debut.