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A cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 172 lives, with over 2,500 reported ill recently. The infection is spreading mainly in Khartoum and Omdurman due to poor sanitation and water …
Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: Disease Claims Over 170 Lives Amid Civil Strife Read More
World Tuberculosis Day 2025 highlights the urgent need for Nigeria to combat tuberculosis, which is preventable yet remains a leading cause of death. The country experiences the highest TB burden …
Urgent Call to Combat Tuberculosis in Nigeria Ahead of World TB Day 2025 Read More
Botswana has recorded 50 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, primarily affecting young children in Gaborone and Francistown. The Ministry of Health has assured the public regarding the mild …
Botswana’s Ministry of Health Reports 50 Cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Read More
Recent food poisoning outbreaks have been reported in China, Belgium, India, Canada, and the UK, highlighting failures in hygiene practices and unsafe food handling. Investigations are ongoing across these regions, …
Recent International Food Poisoning Incidents and Responses Read More
Recent food poisoning outbreaks have been reported globally, including acute gastroenteritis in Hong Kong, rising salmonella cases in Belgium, a tragic incident in India, a listeria outbreak in Canada, and …
International Food Poisoning Outbreaks: A Global Perspective Read More
Since 2022, diphtheria has led to 1,269 deaths in Nigeria across 18 states and 24,804 confirmed cases as of January 2025. A recent incident at King’s College, Lagos, emphasizes the …
Nigeria’s Diphtheria Crisis: Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Further Deaths Read More
Morocco faces a serious measles outbreak, with 120 deaths reported. The government attributes the surge to the global anti-vaccine movement, exacerbated by misinformation from the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities are intensifying …
Morocco Tackles Severe Measles Outbreak Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy Read More
Namibia reported its first cholera case in the Kunene region, prompting immediate health precautions. A 55-year-old woman’s infection has led to intensified surveillance and public health measures to prevent further …
Namibia Confirms Its First Cholera Case, Activates Health Response Read More
A viral WhatsApp message falsely claims that a bottled water brand called “DEW” has caused 180 deaths in Tanzania and has been shipped to Nigeria. DUBAWA’s investigation found no credible …
Debunking the False Claims Surrounding DEW Bottled Water Read More
The World Health Organization has resolved testing delays and will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria after a year-long shortage. The situation has left many patients without treatment, risking irreversible disabilities. …
Nigeria to Receive Leprosy Drugs After Year-Long Delay Read More