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Borno Cholera Outbreak Claims 40 Lives
Borno State reports 40 deaths and over 3,000 cholera infections across seven local government areas, with Maiduguri identified as the center of the outbreak.
Kenyan Judicial Order Halts US Ebola Quarantine Site Launch
A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the opening of a US-run Ebola quarantine facility following a legal challenge by a local rights group regarding transparency and constitutional concerns.
Nigeria Initiates High-Level Ebola Surveillance Across Ten States and FCT
The NCDC has issued a high-level Ebola alert for the FCT and nine Nigerian states following a surge of the Bundibugyo strain in other parts of Africa, mandating immediate emergency preparedness and surveillance.
Ituri Governor Urges Urgent Action to Combat Ebola Crisis
DR Congo's Ituri governor calls for immediate resources and personnel to manage a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, as the WHO warns that containment efforts are currently falling behind.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Scaling Faster Than Anticipated
Health officials warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading more aggressively than initially feared, with suspected case counts potentially surpassing 1,000.
Akwa Ibom Government Intervenes as Health Unions End UUTH Strike
Health unions in Akwa Ibom have suspended their strike following a state government-led reconciliation meeting with the EFCC regarding the recent assault of hospital staff.
Uganda reports Ebola case as death toll rises in DR Congo
Uganda has detected an Ebola case imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an ongoing outbreak has already resulted in at least 65 deaths and hundreds of suspected infections.
Ebola Surge Claims 65 Lives in Eastern DR Congo
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an Ebola outbreak within the Ituri province of…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rebranded to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
A global coalition of medical professionals and patient advocates has officially renamed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic…
Spain Confirms Containment Protocols Following Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Spanish authorities announced on Monday that they have implemented comprehensive protocols to stop the transmission of hantavirus following…