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Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.
NDLEA Warns of National Crisis Due to Rising Drug Addiction
NDLEA Chairman Mohammed Buba Marwa warns that Nigeria is facing a national emergency as substance abuse rates continue to climb, threatening the nation's future.
NDLEA Encourages Citizens Struggling with Addiction to Request Assistance
The NDLEA is urging Nigerians suffering from drug dependence to use its 24-hour helpline for professional counseling and referral services.
Unexplained fatalities in DR Congo refugee camp raise Ebola concerns
A surge of at least 30 mysterious deaths at the Kigonze displacement camp in eastern DR Congo has alarmed aid groups, who fear a silent Ebola outbreak is spreading amid poor sanitary conditions.
France prohibits alcohol at music festival sites amid severe heat alerts
France has restricted alcohol at state-organized music events as a severe heatwave leads to red alerts and record-breaking temperatures across the country.
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.