Mysterious Blue Creatures Wash Up on UK Beach
Hundreds of by-the-wind-sailors, Velella velella, washed up at St Bees, Cumbria, baffling beachgoers. Harmless but avoid touching.
Category : Disease Outbreaks
Saudi Bans Travellers From 3 African Countries Over Ebola
Saudi Arabia imposes temporary entry ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan over Ebola, with enhanced screening for four other African countries.
DRC Ebola: 3,605 Cases, 1,587 Deaths, WHO Warns of Spread
WHO reports 3,605 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,587 deaths in DRC, the country's largest outbreak, as it spreads to five provinces and 49 health zones.
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Dettol Nigeria Launches Nationwide Hygiene Challenge
Dettol Nigeria opens entries for the Dettol Original 12hrs Protection Challenge, a nationwide consumer competition encouraging consistent hygiene habits via 60-second Instagram videos.
Plateau State cholera cases reach 441, deaths 14
Plateau State has recorded 441 suspected cholera cases, 26 confirmed infections, and 14 deaths since June, according to Health Commissioner Nicholas Ba'amlong.
DRC Ebola: 3,200 Cases, 1,405 Deaths as Outbreak Spreads
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports 3,200 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,405 deaths as the Bundibugyo strain spreads across six provinces, with Ituri hardest hit.
Rebecca Luna Dies at 49 After Young-Onset Alzheimer's
Rebecca Luna, 49, who documented her young-onset Alzheimer's journey on TikTok to 95K followers, died by medical aid in dying on July 25, surrounded by family.
Ebola Outbreak Fastest-Growing, Death Toll Hits 1,405
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with over 1,400 deaths and more than 3,200 confirmed cases since May 15.
DRC Ebola Cases Hit 3,200, Deaths Reach 1,405
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have risen to 3,200 with 1,405 deaths, according to government data released Sunday. The fatality rate now exceeds 40 percent.
NCDC Reports Decline in Lassa Fever Cases but Deaths Rise
Nigeria's NCDC reports a decline in new Lassa fever cases to 14 in week 27, but deaths rise to 224 with a 23.9% fatality rate, warning of ongoing threat.
DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 1,354 as Cases Jump 27%
Ebola outbreak in DRC kills over 1,354 in under 10 weeks. No approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo variant. Cases surge 27% in 5 days, health workers strike.
France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths in June 2026 Heat Wave
At least 5,764 excess deaths occurred in France during a June 17-July 2 heat wave, the deadliest since 2003, with Paris hardest hit.
Ebola Deaths Surpass 1,000 as Africa Struggles to Contain Outbreak
Ebola deaths have surpassed 1,000 in the current outbreak, now the fastest-growing on record, as African health authorities race to contain the spread across multiple countries.
Cholera Outbreak Overwhelms Borno: 35,500 Cases, 198 Deaths
A cholera outbreak in Borno State has infected over 35,500 people and killed 198 since May. MSF warns health facilities are overwhelmed, with limited clean water and sanitation fueling the crisis.
Canada Bans 3 African Nations Over Ebola Outbreak
Canada has imposed travel bans on three African nations—DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda—due to Ebola outbreak concerns, restricting both residents and recent visitors.
Niger probes child death, suspects diphtheria in family illness
Niger State launched an investigation into a suspected infectious disease after a child died and family members fell ill, with diphtheria being considered as a possible cause.
Bundibugyo Virus: 2,124 Cases, 828 Deaths in DRC
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the DRC remains active with 2,124 confirmed cases and 828 deaths as of July 15, 2026. WHO reports a US humanitarian worker evacuated to Germany tested positive.
Ebola Body Transport Fuels Congo Outbreak: UN Warns
The UN warns that unsafe transport of Ebola victims' bodies is fueling the outbreak in Congo. New cases rise as burial practices spread the virus.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 600
The Congolese government reports that the Ebola outbreak death toll has hit 600, with new suspected cases in previously unaffected areas.
Ebola Health Workers Strike Disrupts DR Congo Response as Cases Cross 1700
Health workers strike in DR Congo disrupts Ebola response as outbreak surpasses 1,700 cases, threatening containment efforts.
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Top 10 states in Nigeria with highest HIV infections 2025
Lagos recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, the highest among Nigeria's states. See the top 10 states with the most new HIV cases according to the Federal Ministry of Health.
Lagos AIDS Agency Clarifies HIV Cases Not New Infections
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency clarifies that the 10,430 HIV cases reported in 2025 are diagnoses from expanded testing, not new infections, emphasizing robust case-finding efforts.
Sudan cholera outbreak kills 120, WHO says 1,102 cases since May
A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with 1,102 suspected cases since May, amid a civil war that has crippled the healthcare system, the WHO reports.
Lagos tops Nigeria's HIV cases: top 10 states in 2025
Lagos recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, the highest in Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Health reported 102,025 new cases nationwide. See the top 10 states.
Lagos tops Nigeria's HIV infections with 10,430 cases in 2025
Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections in 2025, with Lagos State having the highest burden at 10,430 cases, according to the Federal Ministry of Health report.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Infects 1,094, Kills 277 in Five Weeks
WHO reports the DRC Ebola outbreak has infected 1,094 people and killed 277 within five weeks, making it the largest first-month outbreak in Africa. The Bundibugyo strain has no licensed vaccine.
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.
Cholera Outbreak in Plateau: 5 Dead, 53 Infected
Plateau state reports 53 suspected cholera cases and five deaths amid outbreak in Mangu LGA. Health commissioner urges hygiene and early medical attention.
Cholera in Plateau: 5 Dead, 11 Confirmed Cases
Plateau State records 11 confirmed cholera cases and 5 deaths. Health authorities scale up emergency measures, deploy rapid response teams, and urge preventive actions.
Cholera Outbreak: 74 Dead, 7,800+ Cases in Borno
A severe cholera outbreak in Borno State has killed 74 people and infected over 7,800, overwhelming healthcare facilities. Authorities are scrambling to contain the spread.
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