Public Health

Local Officials Expand Vaccination Effort After Robert F Kennedy Jr Undermines Federal Guidance

With measles cases and deaths rising, state and local health departments are running mobile clinics and school partnerships after federal guidance

Anthrax Kills Dozens in Muchinga, Threatens Local Food and Health

An anthrax outbreak around Munyamadzi has killed dozens of wild animals; 12 people who ate the meat are receiving treatment and officials warn

Kenya Expands Surveillance After 19 Mpox Deaths and 1,298 Cases

Kenya reports 19 mpox deaths and 1,298 cases, with Mombasa at 452 and Nairobi 320; health authorities tighten screening and public awareness.

NAFDAC Struggles As Counterfeit Goods Threaten Nigerian Health

Substandard medicines, foods and personal products now circulate widely in Nigeria, raising risks of poisoning, treatment failure and death.

WHO Expands Lita Ebola Centre in Ituri, Adding 42 Beds as Deaths Top 3,000

WHO is funding a 42-bed expansion of the Lita Ebola treatment centre in Ituri to boost capacity as DRC deaths exceed 3,000.

Uganda's Busia Homes Face Bed Bug Outbreak, Residents Demand Help

Residents across Busia Municipality report rising bedbug infestations inside homes and are calling for coordinated pest control support.

Lassa Fever Deaths Reach 252 as Case Fatality Rate Rises to 24.4% in Nigeria

Nigeria reports 252 Lassa fever deaths from 1,035 confirmed cases by epidemiological week 33. The case fatality rate stands at 24.4%.

Five Survivors Released in Béni as DRC Ebola Cases Top 6,000

Five people left Ebola treatment in Béni as DRC's outbreak passed 6,000 cases, with 2,911 deaths and more than 1,360 recoveries.

Katsina Federal Teaching Hospital Exhausts Bed Space During Diphtheria Outbreak

Katsina’s Federal Teaching Hospital has exhausted inpatient bed capacity as a diphtheria outbreak overwhelms the facility.

Dutch Institute Flags Overdose Risk From Trump‑Shaped Ecstasy Pills

A national institute issued a "red alert" after warning that the pills' delayed effect "increases the risk of overdose".

Democratic Republic Of Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination Drive

The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun a vaccination campaign to confront its deadliest Ebola outbreak, Al Jazeera reports.

Ruston Girl Lillian Smart Dies After Likely Naegleria Fowleri Infection From Lake Claiborne

Lillian Smart of Ruston likely contracted Naegleria fowleri after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials said.

Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes Its Deadliest on Record

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people since it was declared in May, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record.

Ogun Police and NAFDAC Begin Clampdown on Sachet Alcohol and Unapproved Products

The Ogun State Police Command and NAFDAC have begun a joint enforcement operation targeting alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, alongside other unapproved products.

Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 237 as Fatality Rate Rises to 23.7%

Nigeria has recorded 237 Lassa fever deaths from 1,000 confirmed cases in 2026, according to the NCDC.

Doctor Warns Against 'Cyclospora Skinny,' Calls It 'Concerning'

A doctor warned against the 'cyclospora skinny' trend, saying "This is a concerning trend." The comment frames professional alarm.

HIV Control in Africa At Risk As Climate Change Hits Vulnerable Populations

New evidence from Rio de Janeiro shows people hardest hit by HIV are also most exposed to climate risks, threatening gains in HIV control.

NAFDAC Warns Coverage At Risk With 2,000 Staff For 240 Million Nigerians

Director-general Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye says the agency needs at least 5,000 more staff and funding for the Federal Task Force C34.

South Africa's Water Systems Risk Spreading Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds

Treated wastewater releases extracellular DNA with resistance genes into South Africa's rivers, researchers warn.