The Houston Health Department has confirmed 16 total cases of Cyclosporiasis within the City of Houston, according to a statement.
Officials said the 16 cases were confirmed by the Houston Health Department in addition to 18 confirmed cases by partners at Harris County Public Health.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There are 16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, according to the Houston Health Department.

Houston health officials also say that there are 18 confirmed cases from the Harris County Public Health.

HOUSTON — With the CDC investigating the parasite outbreak that has sickened at least 300 people in 18 states, including Texas, KHOU 11 reached out to local health departments to check on whether anyone has been infected in Southeast Texas.

Harris County Public Health says it has confirmed 18 cases of Cyclospora infections since the start of the year, a number the department says is higher than usual for this time of year. HCPH reported 39 total Cyclospora infections for all of 2025 and 34 total infections for all of 2024. That's for the county outside the city of Houston.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month this August, declared on August 6, 2011, by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC). This year's theme, "RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment", celebrates the strength and unity of organizations across the nation in promoting strong breastfeeding practices and support systems.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reminding community members that staying up to date on recommended vaccines is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Vaccines help prevent serious diseases throughout every stage of life—from infancy through older adulthood—and play a critical role in keeping schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods healthy.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and the Houston Health Department (HHD) have announced the release of two collaborative healthcare access initiatives: the 2026 Access to Care (ATC) Report and an interactive Low-Cost Clinic Finder Tool. The Access to Care Report highlights long-standing healthcare barriers across Houston and Harris County and details community-informed recommendations focused on three core areas: Affording Care, Finding Care, and Receiving Care. The report culminates in shared commitments between HCPH, HHD, Harris Health System (HHS), and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to streamline coordination across local health systems.