Nigeria Could Declare Ebola Outbreak Over by December 7
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says Nigeria could declare the Ebola outbreak over by December 7, 2026, if no new confirmed or probable cases emerge and the country meets the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) requirements. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Monday evening in a […]
Kenya Records First-Ever Ebola Death
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Kenya has recorded its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died after returning to the country. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man fell ill about a month ago and received treatment in the DRC. […]
WHO: Drug-Resistant Infections Kill 1m People Annually
By: Julian Osamoto The World Health Organisation (WHO) says drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people every year, warning that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is imposing growing costs on families, health systems and economies. Acting Director of the WHO Antimicrobial Resistance Department, Dr Jean-Pierre Nyemazi, disclosed this during a virtual news briefing organised alongside an […]
Ebola Outbreak Persists in DR Congo
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The World Health Organization (WHO) says Ebola is still spreading in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite signs of improvement in some areas. According to the WHO, the outbreak has recorded 7,200 cases and 3,475 deaths across seven provinces as of September 12. Olivier le Polain, head of the […]
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient
By Zainab Bakare Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases and marking a major milestone in its fight against the deadly virus. Health authorities have now begun the mandatory 42-day countdown required before the country can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are […]
Sudan Cholera Outbreak Kills 120 -WHO
By Zainab Bakare A cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 120 lives and left more than 1,100 suspected cases since May, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak comes as Sudan continues to grapple with a devastating conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has severely weakened […]
France Confirms First Ever Domestic Ebola Case
By Oluwakemi Kindnes France on Wednesday confirmed its first-ever case of Ebola virus disease on its territory after a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive. The Health Ministry said the case marks the first time Ebola has been detected in France and the first confirmed case outside Africa during […]
Nigeria Faces Low Ebola Risk Despite Regional Outbreak – WHO
By Zainab Bakare The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that Nigeria currently faces a low risk of an Ebola outbreak, even as health authorities intensify surveillance and response measures to contain the disease in affected parts of Africa. Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the disclosure on Tuesday during […]
Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo Moves World Cup Camp To Belgium
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Democratic Republic of Congo has relocated its pre-World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium following the recent Ebola outbreak in the country, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congolese Football Federation confirmed the decision after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a global […]
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Rises to 131
By Zainab Bakare The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to an estimated 131 deaths. Authorities also report 513 suspected cases so far. The information was confirmed by Health Minister Samuel Kamba. The latest figures show a sharp increase compared to the previous count. Earlier […]