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Diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives in Nigeria since 2022, with 24,804 cases. A recent death of a student underscores the urgency of the situation. Experts cite poor vaccination, weak surveillance, …
Urgent Action Needed as Diphtheria Claims 1,269 Lives in Nigeria Read More
Nigeria reports 23 new suspected Diphtheria cases, mainly in Lagos State, where an outbreak at Kings College has prompted vaccination campaigns. NCDC data shows significant historical fatalities and a high …
Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Lagos State Records Highest Incidence in 2025 Read More
The NCDC reported over 1,300 deaths from diphtheria in Nigeria, reflecting severe vaccination gaps and healthcare challenges. About 75% of cases are in Kano State, with a case fatality rate …
Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria Claims Over 1,300 Lives Amid Vaccination Challenges Read More
The Philippines has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, a significant milestone that will aid in the nation’s vaccination efforts and public health safety. The Philippines has received its …
First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in the Philippines Read More
Namibia has reported its first cholera case in a decade, prompting health officials to enhance surveillance and response mechanisms. The case relates to an ongoing outbreak in Angola. Africa CDC …
Namibia Reports First Cholera Case in a Decade; Africa CDC Issues Alert Read More
Namibia confirmed its first cholera case in a decade, involving a recovering 55-year-old woman. This situation has prompted health officials to enhance response measures, particularly due to the cholera outbreak …
Namibia Registers First Cholera Case in Ten Years Amid Regional Threat Read More
Namibia has reported its first cholera case in nearly ten years, with the patient a 55-year-old woman from the Kunene region. This case follows a cholera outbreak in Angola that …
Namibia Reports First Cholera Case in a Decade, Prompting Health Concerns Read More
The 2024/2025 dengue season in Argentina shows early cases predominantly from local transmission. Confirmed cases reached 1,443 with a significant number having no travel history. Authorities are implementing a Strategic …
Dengue Season in Argentina: Local Transmission Dominates Early Cases Read More
Zimbabwe is enduring the worst outbreak of African armyworms in 20 years, prompting government action with surveillance and availability of chemicals. This outbreak coincides with a period of recovery from …
Zimbabwe Faces Severe African Armyworm Outbreak Amid Recovery from Drought Read More
An outbreak of meningitis has resulted in 26 deaths in Nigeria and five suspected cases among school children in Kerala, India. Health officials are investigating these cases and reinforcing preventive …
Meningitis Outbreak: Cases in India and Nigeria Raise Public Health Concerns Read More