Category : Disease Outbreaks


Doctor dies of Lassa fever as Benue records fresh outbreak

A senior doctor with APIN Foundation in Konshisha LGA, Benue State, has died from Lassa fever after battling the illness for over two weeks. The state health commissioner confirmed contact tracing and surveillance measures have been activated.

WHO: 515 Ebola Cases in DRC, 19 in Uganda

The WHO reports 515 confirmed Ebola cases and 91 deaths in DRC, with 19 cases in Uganda. Cross-border transmission and healthcare worker infections are major concerns.

NCDC: Nigeria Can Contain Ebola Despite Gaps

NCDC Director-General Jide Idris admits Nigeria is not 100% prepared for Ebola but says existing systems can contain the virus. Surveillance at airports and borders intensified.

WHO Cuts Suspected Ebola Cases to 116

The WHO has revised suspected Ebola cases down to 116 after testing ruled out many. Confirmed cases stand at 330, with 49 deaths in DRC and Uganda.

WHO: 220 Suspected Ebola Deaths in Congo

WHO reports 220 suspected Ebola deaths in DRC, with over 900 cases. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, and health teams struggle to contain the fast-moving epidemic.

WHO: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in DR Congo

The WHO raised the Ebola risk to very high in DR Congo, with 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected. Insecurity hampers response, and traditional burials fuel spread.

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