Lassa fever outbreak worsens in Nigeria with a 31% rise in deaths. Bauchi records 68 deaths, Taraba sees 50 fatalities, and Katsina reports new cases. Health officials cite climate change and misinformation as factors.
The Federal Capital Territory records about 16,000 tuberculosis cases yearly, achieving a 94% treatment success rate. Health officials highlight progress in reducing deaths and call for sustained efforts to combat the disease.
Official data reveals thousands of new HIV cases in Nigeria from January to March 2026, with Lagos, Benue, and Akwa Ibom states recording the highest numbers, highlighting regional public health challenges.
UK health officials report a 43% increase in Chikungunya cases in 2025, with infections linked to travel rising to 160. The mosquito-borne virus causes severe joint pain and has spread to southern Europe due to climate change.
Plateau and Niger states reported a combined 19,908 tuberculosis infections in 2025, with health officials urging public action and warning of funding cuts threatening control efforts.
Experts warn that Nigeria's progress in reducing TB deaths is jeopardized by a 73% funding gap, widespread stigma, and malnutrition, with 510,000 new cases in 2024.
The UK meningitis outbreak has reached London with 27 total cases, including two fatalities. Health officials warn of continued spread as investigations link infections to universities, schools, and a suspected super-spreader event.
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A concerning Meningitis B outbreak in Kent, UK has claimed lives and spread among students. Learn about symptoms, transmission risks, and urgent vaccination efforts.
A second university in Kent confirms a meningitis case as UK health officials declare a national incident. The outbreak has claimed two lives and infected 20 people, with fears of wider spread as students travel for Easter.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control records 469 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 109 deaths in 2026, showing a higher fatality rate than 2025. Key affected states include Bauchi, Ondo, and Benue.
Benue State reports 383 suspected Lassa fever cases with 47 confirmed infections and 14 deaths. Health authorities note improved control measures and no new fatalities in 11 days.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports Lassa fever deaths have risen to 109 in 2026, with Bauchi and Ondo states leading confirmed cases. Healthcare worker infections are increasing, highlighting the outbreak's severity.
Health authorities in London are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in two areas, with experts probing potential connections and sources. The disease, a severe pneumonia, spreads via contaminated water droplets.
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The NCDC reports 75 Lassa fever deaths in early 2026 with a 23% fatality rate, higher than last year. Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, and Edo are most affected, with healthcare workers also infected.
The Kwara State Ministry of Health clarifies there are no active Lassa fever cases despite a 14-year-old boy from Ogun State dying after testing positive. Commissioner Dr. Amina El-Imam details rapid response measures and urges public vigilance.
A measles outbreak in the UK, particularly in Enfield, London, has led to nearly 100 cases this year, mostly in children. Unvaccinated pupils exposed may be excluded from school for 21 days due to low MMR vaccine uptake.
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The U.S. CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Seychelles due to a chikungunya outbreak. Learn about symptoms, precautions, and what this means for travelers planning visits to the island nation.
An elderly father-of-two in Warwickshire has died from a suspected cholera infection, marking what could be the first cholera-related death in Britain since 1901. The man had no recent travel history.
A powerful cyclone with 250 km/hour winds struck Madagascar's port city of Toamasina, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Emergency teams evacuated residents amid 'total chaos' as roofs were torn off and power lines snapped.
Plateau State Government confirms Lassa fever outbreak with four deaths, including a senior medical doctor at Bingham University Teaching Hospital. Health authorities activate emergency response measures.
Benue State Government has officially declared a Lassa fever outbreak with 56 suspected cases, 8 confirmed, and 3 deaths. Health authorities activate emergency response.
Health officials reveal Nigeria records 20,000 snakebite cases yearly with 2,000 deaths. Gombe, Plateau, Adamawa lead 13 high-burden states. Limited anti-venom access worsens rural impact.
Southeastern Australia faces catastrophic heatwave with temperatures near 50°C, causing mass evacuations, bushfires, and power outages. Climate experts warn of intensifying extreme weather events driven by human-caused climate change.
The World Health Organization confirms new Nipah virus cases in eastern India, prompting heightened surveillance worldwide. Nigeria and other nations monitor the situation as health experts warn of the virus's high fatality rate and lack of vaccines.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control warns of simultaneous outbreaks of cholera, Lassa fever, diphtheria, and measles across all six geopolitical zones, exacerbated by climate and humanitarian crises.
A massive winter storm has swept across the United States, resulting in multiple fatalities and leaving millions without electricity as freezing temperatures persist.
Health authorities in India are battling a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with five confirmed cases, including healthcare workers. The deadly bat-borne disease has epidemic potential.
Benue State faces a Lassa fever outbreak with nine suspected cases, including five confirmed infections and two fatalities. Health authorities have activated emergency response measures.
Africa CDC joins forces with global events leader Informa Markets to expand the CPHIA conference and strengthen public health leadership across Africa. Discover the impact for 2026.
A fourth Palestinian infant has died from hypothermia in Gaza this winter, highlighting a dire humanitarian crisis as power cuts cripple hospitals and families struggle in flooded tents.