Mar 25, 2025
A concerning hospital study has found that Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading rapidly across healthcare facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled it an “urgent threat” due to its high resistance to antifungal treatments, its ability to survive on surfaces for extended periods, and its propensity to cause outbreaks, especially in hospital environments. First identified in Japan in 2009, Candida auris has since become a growing global health concern.
The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that from 2016 to 2022, infections increased over 200% annually in some parts of the U.S., with thousands of confirmed cases. Most vulnerable are immunocompromised individuals and patients with long-term stays in healthcare settings. The fungus often spreads via contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment, and once it enters the bloodstream, it can become life-threatening. The CDC stresses the need for improved infection control and routine testing to manage its spread.
The emergence and spread of "untreatable" diseases align with prophetic warnings about pestilence in the last days (Luke 21:11, Revelation 6:8). As society grows more resistant to God’s truth, it seems the physical world is mirroring this spiritual condition—where medicine, like morality, is becoming less effective against growing threats. While the world scrambles for answers, believers are reminded that ultimate protection and healing come from the Lord (Psalm 91:3-6), and signs like these urge us to stay watchful and ready. READ MORE
Stay Awake. Keep Watch.
Commentary by Joe Hawkins