Africa
Gombe Launches Emergency Vaccination After 332 Diphtheria Cases in Four LGAs
State orders schools to cooperate as first immunisation runs September 20-24, 2026; second dose is 14 days later and final dose seven days after.
Pretoria Rotavirus Surge Puts Babies At Risk After Child's Death
NICD reports a sharp rise in rotavirus cases in Pretoria and one child death. Parents and crèche staff are warned to watch for dehydration.
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.